The stratford began life as a team model but pj contributed to its design and it quickly became associated with him our best selling style seemed destined to be his signature model with a few subtle tweaks this is the first signature model from nbwe recommend you go for one size bigger than normal for a good fitfeaturesclassic new balance lines deco stiched on to the upperone piece quarter and vamp construction for durabilitylaser perforations in upper for breathabilitynew redesigned last o