New Balance # containment thread

[iw0]

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I think the higher the number the more technology is in the shoe, the lower the less.

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is this actually true? I can't remember if I ever got confirmation on this

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yes. Very true. They also align the numerology with something relevant to the skater at times, if possible as well. (Westgate zip code, for example)

huge if true

[IpathCats]

Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

[Uncle Jeffrey]

When you guys say true to size are you talking your actual brannock measurement. Or just the "most sneakers I'm 11, and I'm also 11 in these"

Because most athletic shoes I've ever worn run small and I have to size up at least half a size. And I even have narrow feet (11c)

[uesty]

Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

Just saw Q1 2024 catalog and there is a V2 coming with some upgraded features on the low and high. they changed the N which im not super keen to but the other improvements look solid

@rothdigga any chance V2 and V1 will coexist or is v1 done forever?

[Willie]

When you guys say true to size are you talking your actual brannock measurement. Or just the "most sneakers I'm 11, and I'm also 11 in these"

Because most athletic shoes I've ever worn run small and I have to size up at least half a size. And I even have narrow feet (11c)

I have a feeling it’s the latter.

I think my true size is 10.5 but all the NBs I’ve had have been in my “Nike size” 11.

[rothdigga]

Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

I wouldn't call it "beefed up" but I would say Jeff/Nick on the product and design team did update a few things for the new 440.  I'm a dedicated 440 user, it's my only shoe for last 4 years and the improvements are slight but needed.  They eliminated the rocker on the shoe (it sat on the shelf with a bit of a curve on the sole) as well as upgraded some durability points but the overall toe down and everything will look the same.  We may have 1-2 carryover colors of the older 440's but once the new one hits, the old will go away. 

[IpathCats]

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Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

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I wouldn't call it "beefed up" but I would say Jeff/Nick on the product and design team did update a few things for the new 440.  I'm a dedicated 440 user, it's my only shoe for last 4 years and the improvements are slight but needed.  They eliminated the rocker on the shoe (it sat on the shelf with a bit of a curve on the sole) as well as upgraded some durability points but the overall toe down and everything will look the same.  We may have 1-2 carryover colors of the older 440's but once the new one hits, the old will go away.

thanks for the info man.

better impact protection?

[moonordie]

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Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

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I wouldn't call it "beefed up" but I would say Jeff/Nick on the product and design team did update a few things for the new 440.  I'm a dedicated 440 user, it's my only shoe for last 4 years and the improvements are slight but needed.  They eliminated the rocker on the shoe (it sat on the shelf with a bit of a curve on the sole) as well as upgraded some durability points but the overall toe down and everything will look the same.  We may have 1-2 carryover colors of the older 440's but once the new one hits, the old will go away.

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thanks for the info man.

better impact protection?

For sure, can't be worse 😅

[Underpressureflips]

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Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

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I wouldn't call it "beefed up" but I would say Jeff/Nick on the product and design team did update a few things for the new 440.  I'm a dedicated 440 user, it's my only shoe for last 4 years and the improvements are slight but needed.  They eliminated the rocker on the shoe (it sat on the shelf with a bit of a curve on the sole) as well as upgraded some durability points but the overall toe down and everything will look the same.  We may have 1-2 carryover colors of the older 440's but once the new one hits, the old will go away.

Is the big “n” just on the new trail 440?

[Kook Me Amadeus]

Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

[z_tx]

Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

Looks like an all black 808

[IpathCats]

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Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

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Looks like an all black 808

Yea black/gum 808 with a rubber toecap it look like. Man, that color way with the white laces has some serious 2007 vibes.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Are the rumors of a beefed up 440 true?

@rothdigga

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I wouldn't call it "beefed up" but I would say Jeff/Nick on the product and design team did update a few things for the new 440.  I'm a dedicated 440 user, it's my only shoe for last 4 years and the improvements are slight but needed.  They eliminated the rocker on the shoe (it sat on the shelf with a bit of a curve on the sole) as well as upgraded some durability points but the overall toe down and everything will look the same.  We may have 1-2 carryover colors of the older 440's but once the new one hits, the old will go away.

I def noticed that in product photos, but it seemed several like the all black Knox low didn’t have that issue. 

[moonordie]

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Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

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Looks like an all black 808 heaven

Fixed it for you
Even tho I'm not sure about the rubber toe 🤔 but still

[Fongstarr.]

[FakieFlipCG]

Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

what is wrong with some of ya'll's eyeballs???

[LebowskisRug]

I hope those black Poets don't have the horrible long suede the white ones had that looked like Terry cloth and flakes off with your thumb nail.

[DCLOVE]

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Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

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what is wrong with some of ya'll's eyeballs???

Seriously. It’s clearly an  808 , I don’t even know how you get a 440 from this in the least.

 I have been wondering what a Reynolds colorway would look like for be NB and damn this is pretty good . Blacked out with a rubber toe cap giving me this is skateboarding vibes

[OhioGuy]

Weird question maybe, but does the 1010s have a softer sole than the 808s? I want impact protection, but a little bounce in the soles. 808s are so hard that I’m partly convinced they’re the reason I have shin splints all of a sudden.

[moonordie]

Weird question maybe, but does the 1010s have a softer sole than the 808s? I want impact protection, but a little bounce in the soles. 808s are so hard that I’m partly convinced they’re the reason I have shin splints all of a sudden.

1010 are a tiny softer I'd say

[MusclesMarinara]

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Weird question maybe, but does the 1010s have a softer sole than the 808s? I want impact protection, but a little bounce in the soles. 808s are so hard that I’m partly convinced they’re the reason I have shin splints all of a sudden.

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1010 are a tiny softer I'd say

Definitely softer and more flexible compared to the 808.

[rikki]

Size 10 for the 440 is a perfect fit for me. Can I expect the 508 to fit similarly?

[moonordie]

Size 10 for the 440 is a perfect fit for me. Can I expect the 508 to fit similarly?

Yup, same fit in my experience

[Ghostof941]

Is it bad that I want some white nb shoes I can stain up green while mowing the lawn then skate in them? Is that allowed?

[Puddy Smally]

Is it bad that I want some white nb shoes I can stain up green while mowing the lawn then skate in them? Is that allowed?

Dad fashionista’s approve.

[Made In China]

Is it bad that I want some white nb shoes I can stain up green while mowing the lawn then skate in them? Is that allowed?

Dude white shoes look best when they're all stained and grimy, I'll stand by that.

[Curbyourenthusiasm]

Don't know if this is a numeric version, but this 480 on Jack Curtin's story today looks nicer than the normal ones.

[iw0]

Don't know if this is a numeric version, but this 480 on Jack Curtin's story today looks nicer than the normal ones.

tongue label has the numeric # logo, so fingers crossed?

[mini greek]

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Was this Reynolds UFO (unidentified footwear offering) ever properly ID’ed? 

New 440? 

Or just a sample?

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what is wrong with some of ya'll's eyeballs???

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Seriously. It’s clearly an  808 , I don’t even know how you get a 440 from this in the least.

 I have been wondering what a Reynolds colorway would look like for be NB and damn this is pretty good . Blacked out with a rubber toe cap giving me this is skateboarding vibes

Nota Reynolds colorway, just an inline color I did that he’s wearing.

[mini greek]

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Don't know if this is a numeric version, but this 480 on Jack Curtin's story today looks nicer than the normal ones.

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tongue label has the numeric # logo, so fingers crossed?

😉😉😉