I guess I’m not your typical owner then. We’ve owned vets off and on for years just happen to like them. Worked hard all my life so I could enjoy what I wanted and when I wanted. I buy the new stuff and can say that I don’t know if it’s better or not. I do know I liked my 62 vet better than anything new that I’ve owned since. Oh and by the way I don’t wear new balances, jean shorts or any other of the items mentioned let alone call my son sport. 😂 😂