New Balance Receives $17.3 Million USD U.S. Military Contract

After years of back-and-forth, the United States Department of Defense has announced a $17.3 million USD contract with New Balance to supply American military personnel with American-made footwear. 1941's Berry Amendment made it a requirement for the American military to arm soldiers and staff with as much domestically-sourced equipment as possible, but for years only the uniforms were made in America. Thanks to a big push from Maine's senators, New Balance's military-compliant sneakers will bec...