whats up with the 440s? hows the sizing, durability, board feel etc
imo they run 1/2 size big in length, width they feel fine or maybe slightly on the roomy side, but i don't have particularly wide feet.
the sole is really good, i guess similar to a dunk in that the heel is a bit thicker and solid, and the forefoot area thinner and doesn't take that much work to get broken in, unlike some NB i've had previously. good tread design, doesn't accumulate pebbles like, say, State do.
i haven't skated long enough to comment on durability but they seem to be nicely constructed and have good materials.
shape-wise i am not used to them at all, the vans ultrarange i've been skating are pretty pointy but these have more of a squared off toe box, which combined w/ the extra length definitely messes with certain flip tricks. maybe it'd be fine if i had gone a half size down.
tongue has centering straps for those worried about that, and laces are placed well for the most part, no excessive ripping so far.
only weak part is the insole, which is cheap flat 4 mm thick foam. they're glued in but come out easy. i've been skating them with some State insoles instead. if you want to stay low as possible stick with the insoles that come with it though.