New Balance # containment thread

[WinterWarlock]

Is the Arto 358 being phased out? Going to be sad if that's the case, as it has the perfect toe box for my wide feet. Please keep the the Arto shoe around, NB!! Not many shoes out there I can rock without my toes getting scrunched. It would be so rad if NB would release all the numeric shoes in EE sizes for us wide-footed folk. Please consider implementing this suggestion, Jeff Mikut! Also, while I'm on the subject of things NB could improve, perhaps a different sole texture is in order for the 868, as it tends to attract tiny pebbles that mess up your griptape. Lastly, I think a few more bulky early 2000s inspired cupsole offerings that are built like tanks in the style of the 868 would be really rad. I know there's gotta be a market for skate shoes that aren't stripped down minimal vulcs. Anyways, I love what NB Numeric is doing. Not planning on supporting Nike/Cons anytime soon and the core brands aren't really cutting it these days.

[rothdigga]

Is the Arto 358 being phased out? Going to be sad if that's the case, as it has the perfect toe box for my wide feet. Please keep the the Arto shoe around, NB!! Not many shoes out there I can rock without my toes getting scrunched. It would be so rad if NB would release all the numeric shoes in EE sizes for us wide-footed folk. Please consider implementing this suggestion, Jeff Mikut! Also, while I'm on the subject of things NB could improve, perhaps a different sole texture is in order for the 868, as it tends to attract tiny pebbles that mess up your griptape. Lastly, I think a few more bulky early 2000s inspired cupsole offerings that are built like tanks in the style of the 868 would be really rad. I know there's gotta be a market for skate shoes that aren't stripped down minimal vulcs. Anyways, I love what NB Numeric is doing. Not planning on supporting Nike/Cons anytime soon and the core brands aren't really cutting it these days.

Sorry man, but the 358 was phased out at the end of 2018, but I'm sure you'll be able to find some stock to keep rolling with for a while.  I know the 345/379 will be too narrow for you, as would the 255, but have you tried on any of the 212's?  That's worth a shot as my feet swim in those things up front so I can't skate them (too much space).
Right now, we do make EE in our All Coast line.  That's a semi-non skate line built for more comfort, but the AM574 comes in both widths and would fully be a good option for you if you want to give it a shot.  Just some options for you to try. 

[WinterWarlock]

Thank you! I really appreciate the suggestions. Looking forward to giving the AM574s and the 212s a try.

[Hypnotoad]

What’s the fit like on the pro court?  Do they run small like everything else or fit true to size?

[rothdigga]

What’s the fit like on the pro court?  Do they run small like everything else or fit true to size?

The 212/Pro Court are on an old last from like 1978 so their sizing is the most off of all of our shoes.  I wear an 11.5 in everything NB# but in the 212 I wear an 11.  It's pretty typical of most to size down 1/2 size in this shoe, otherwise you'll be swimming around in there.  Hope that helps. 

[ArtVandelay]

Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

[In A Jar]

Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

I might not have the qualifications you are looking for, but I have two pairs of the 379s and yes they have centering straps. 

[kneebone]

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Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

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I might not have the qualifications you are looking for, but I have two pairs of the 379s and yes they have centering straps.

so annoying that the 420s don't.

[rothdigga]

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Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

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I might not have the qualifications you are looking for, but I have two pairs of the 379s and yes they have centering straps.

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so annoying that the 420s don't.

Sorry man, they kept the OG 420's design which didn't have the tongue straps in it.  Most of our shoes do have them besides those.  379's definitely do. 

[Lord Quas]

the 288s have become my go to skate shoe, they feel broken in out of the god damn box. i just wish they'd turnover colorways a little more often. otherwise, no complaints.

[coneklr]

rothdigga, are all 420's vegan?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

rothdigga, are all 420's vegan?

apparently they are, I never seen a suede/ leather pair before

[finecojeffe]

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Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

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I might not have the qualifications you are looking for, but I have two pairs of the 379s and yes they have centering straps.

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so annoying that the 420s don't.

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Sorry man, they kept the OG 420's design which didn't have the tongue straps in it.  Most of our shoes do have them besides those.  379's definitely do.

I've never had the tongue on the 420 fall to either side. Centering straps are unnecessary on them.

[kneebone]

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Can our NB friend tell me if there are tongue centering straps in the new 379’s?

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I might not have the qualifications you are looking for, but I have two pairs of the 379s and yes they have centering straps.

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so annoying that the 420s don't.

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Sorry man, they kept the OG 420's design which didn't have the tongue straps in it.  Most of our shoes do have them besides those.  379's definitely do.

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I've never had the tongue on the 420 fall to either side. Centering straps are unnecessary on them.

oh mine go to the side immediately!  and it's lace-on-tendon

[rothdigga]

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rothdigga, are all 420's vegan?

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apparently they are, I never seen a suede/ leather pair before

As stated above, yes.  So far we've made all of the 420's with synthetic materials.  There's a synthetic suede version coming out but again, it's purely synthetic with no animal material on it. 

[coneklr]

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rothdigga, are all 420's vegan?

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apparently they are, I never seen a suede/ leather pair before

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As stated above, yes.  So far we've made all of the 420's with synthetic materials.  There's a synthetic suede version coming out but again, it's purely synthetic with no animal material on it.

Thanks my man 

[WinterWarlock]

Anyone know how the 379 compares to the Arto 358? It sure looks like a very similar toecap. Might be a good substitute as the 358 has been retired.

[rothdigga]

Anyone know how the 379 compares to the Arto 358? It sure looks like a very similar toecap. Might be a good substitute as the 358 has been retired.

It's going to skate similar to the 358 actually, it's an upgrade from the 345 with a similar heel cap as the Arto.  It doesn't have that debossed treatment that the 358 had on the toe but other than that it should skate pretty close if you were used to that shoe.

[RossDailey]

I'll just sit here stashing 255's & hoping they don't discontinue them...

[Bubblegum Tate]

https://thepremierstore.com/blogs/product/new-balance-numeric-6

[Murge]

That 255 is fucking niiiice!

Skating the 440 now. Took me a little bit but I love it now. I just wish the toe was one piece cause I already busted the seem of he toe cap

[Deepern0ah]

New colorways of the 420 and 913.
https://www.flatspot.com/collections/shoes/brand_new-balance-numeric

[DirtyBurger]

New colorways of the 420 and 913.
https://www.flatspot.com/collections/shoes/brand_new-balance-numeric

In the description it says "a combination of mesh and synthetic textiles", but those look like suede to me. Anyone got any info there? Synthetic suede never really lasted to long for me, but the smooth surface on the older models was just a little to slick for me.

[Deepern0ah]

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New colorways of the 420 and 913.
https://www.flatspot.com/collections/shoes/brand_new-balance-numeric

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In the description it says "a combination of mesh and synthetic textiles", but those look like suede to me. Anyone got any info there? Synthetic suede never really lasted to long for me, but the smooth surface on the older models was just a little to slick for me.

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rothdigga, are all 420's vegan?

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apparently they are, I never seen a suede/ leather pair before

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As stated above, yes.  So far we've made all of the 420's with synthetic materials.  There's a synthetic suede version coming out but again, it's purely synthetic with no animal material on it. 

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

oh my, those Burgundy 420s

[coneklr]

oh my, those Burgundy 420s

Yeah, those will get got for sure!

[rubbery vagina]

What's the consensus on the 440's - they look like they'll skate similarly to the 288's. More board feel than the 533 v2s?

[Baby on Board]

What's the consensus on the 440's - they look like they'll skate similarly to the 288's. More board feel than the 533 v2s?

Just bought the white suede/leather pair from Select in Houston and i gotta say they fit TTS perfectly and theyre one od the most comfortable shoe I've ever put on. Granted i havent skated them, but after wearing them a couple times they already feel broken in and pretty moveable. Heel locks pretty damn good too. Ill return when i skate em if you havent already got em!

[Murge]

What’s Foy skating in, 255? 379?

[bbk]

His own model, talked about awhile back. Drops in July