You know what they say: If the shoe fits... Or

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/04/14/no...fight.html

But an Obama administration trade official maintained they still support New Balance’s efforts, while suggesting the reason for the hang-up is the company has not yet submitted a proposal that meets the DOD’s needs.

Additionally , and appropriately, I see no evidence of a quid pro quo "in asking that the Department of Defense provide New Balance a fair opportunity to make its case."

THAT certainly hasn't been reneged on by either the Administration or by Congress.

Your 'SneakerGate' scenario doesn't allow for the simplest explanation, namely that NB hasn't yet met DOD cost and quality requirements.

We support New Balance’s efforts to develop a competitive, Berry-compliant shoe and joined many Members of Congress in asking that the Department of Defense provide New Balance a fair opportunity to make its case.

We understand from the Department of Defense that New Balance has not yet been able to provide a model that meets their requirements for our servicemembers,” Matt McAlvanah, assistant U.S. trade representative for public affairs, told FoxNews.com in a statement.

He said the office is “disappointed” the shoe company is changing its TPP stance “based on factors outside the agreement.”

“It is unfortunate that, despite a strong outcome in TPP that advances the interest of U.S. footwear workers, New Balance now appears to be changing its position on TPP in response to the Pentagon’s separate procurement process,” he said.

According to the Globe, the administration also says the delays are due to both cost and concerns over quality. The Department of Defense says none of the three shoes New Balance has proposed met the cost requirements for the agency.

The company's CEO, though, pushed back. Speaking with Fox News, he held up a shoe and said it’s the only sneaker that is “100 percent sourced in the United States.”

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