New Balance # containment thread

[moonordie]

NB# insole question: currently loving the 508s which come with the Ortholite insole. Those with the experience, how would you compare the NB Ortholite to something like the FP Gamechangers or similar? Is there a notable difference?

Short answer is yes. Ortholite, in my experience, is more an antifungal thing rather than providing support.

[Sammich]

These look amazing. Think my Vans run has come to an end.

[moonordie]

These look amazing. Think my Vans run has come to an end.

I'm in love

[LebowskisRug]

Got the grey reserved at my local and I wear no orange but might get those

[jakeumms]

I too am very horny for the 480s

[LebowskisRug]

My local told me they're going to be super limited, @rothdigga is that true?

[MusclesMarinara]

Really want the 480s but hard pass on those colorways

[OhioGuy]

Anyone know how the #480s differ from the normal ones? If they thin out the forefoot like they do on the 440s, I may go with the regular ones. I need something thicker than the 440s and thinner than the 808s 🥴

[LebowskisRug]

1010 and Westgates fit that bill.

[YeoWhattup]

Anyone know how the #480s differ from the normal ones? If they thin out the forefoot like they do on the 440s, I may go with the regular ones. I need something thicker than the 440s and thinner than the 808s 🥴

You’re gunna like the #480s, literally what you’re looking for

[rikki]

Anyone know how the #480s differ from the normal ones? If they thin out the forefoot like they do on the 440s, I may go with the regular ones. I need something thicker than the 440s and thinner than the 808s 🥴

The 508s are what you're looking for. Definitely thicker than the 440s (which have amazing boardfeel but can feel too thin) but not as bulky and heavy as 808s or 1010s. Currently on them and like them a lot.

[moonordie]

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Anyone know how the #480s differ from the normal ones? If they thin out the forefoot like they do on the 440s, I may go with the regular ones. I need something thicker than the 440s and thinner than the 808s 🥴

[close]

The 508s are what you're looking for. Definitely thicker than the 440s (which have amazing boardfeel but can feel too thin) but not as bulky and heavy as 808s or 1010s. Currently on them and like them a lot.

Photos on feet pls?

[Badmeaningood]

I've had a couple of pairs of 508s and still find they have thin soles. I can feel my bolts through them.

[uesty]

got to try on the 480s. as a 440 enjoyer they are a bit heavier due to no mesh and a more sturdy cupsole. but the look down is superb and am fairly confident they'll skate great

[Fartknocker415]

Roth dig plz tell me these aren’t limited release and I will
Be able to cop at my local zumiez

[fs1/2cab]

Okay, I am an idiot. I need a half size down for NB# shoes, now I am trying a few of them again. Do the 508 break in after a bit of walking? Breaking in, as in "mold" a bit more to the shape of my feet? And does the plastic insert around the heel get a bit softer over time? I really like these 508s and except for the insole they feel pretty great. But I have mad problems finding the right shoes.

[Made In China]

Does anyone know if more colorways of the 480s are coming out soonish? I like how they look a lot but I won’t need skate shoes for awhile

[LebowskisRug]

I've had a couple of pairs of 508s and still find they have thin soles. I can feel my bolts through them.

Yah I've got both right now and the 508 feel noticeably flexier than the 440 low and the heel definitely feels softer.

[rikki]

I've had a couple of pairs of 508s and still find they have thin soles. I can feel my bolts through them.

Heh, it's a matter of perspective I guess. At first I felt they were too thick but now I like them.

[BoxStuffer]

[OhioGuy]

Looks good. Would still like to know how they differ from normal ones. Cause I see a few on sale right now.

[toe_knee]

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Looks good. Would still like to know how they differ from normal ones. Cause I see a few on sale right now.

There’s a couple posts about it a couple pages back, full length ortholite sole, uhh and a couple other minor tweaks
The regular ones are skateable I ran through a pair not that long ago, decent cupsole and skated well

[OhioGuy]

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Looks good. Would still like to know how they differ from normal ones. Cause I see a few on sale right now.

[close]

There’s a couple posts about it a couple pages back, full length ortholite sole, uhh and a couple other minor tweaks
The regular ones are skateable I ran through a pair not that long ago, decent cupsole and skated well

I missed that! Thanks! 🙏🏾

[LebowskisRug]

Like the shoe, bummer that its close to a NB# Dunk and also has the Dunk limited release drawback.

[iw0]

Like the shoe, bummer that its close to a NB# Dunk and also has the Dunk limited release drawback.

yeah fuck limited availability bullshit if it's actually happening and not just a store saying "we only have x because this is what we ordered" in a sneaky way

[OhioGuy]

Like the shoe, bummer that its close to a NB# Dunk and also has the Dunk limited release drawback.

I assumed they’d start out limited then become widely available. Hope they don’t try to tap into the hype beast stuff. It’s shameful what Nike has done with dunks. I’m old enough to remember when no one wanted them, back when I was in high school (04) they were like budget Air Force 1s 😅

[LebowskisRug]

Same dude, same. I remember there was this footwear store in the mall that sold Tiffany Dunks because at that time it wasn't super common knowledge that a small contingent of dorks really cared about specific colors of a mid selling shoe.

[juniormint]

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I've had a couple of pairs of 508s and still find they have thin soles. I can feel my bolts through them.

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Yah I've got both right now and the 508 feel noticeably flexier than the 440 low and the heel definitely feels softer.

Having skated both multiple times as well, I have a similar experience in that I can really feel the internal structure of the soles on my heels in the 508, if that makes sense.

[moonordie]

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Looks good. Would still like to know how they differ from normal ones. Cause I see a few on sale right now.

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There’s a couple posts about it a couple pages back, full length ortholite sole, uhh and a couple other minor tweaks
The regular ones are skateable I ran through a pair not that long ago, decent cupsole and skated well

Tongue looks rather slim, maybe like AS-1? Anyone can confirm?

[YeoWhattup]

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Looks good. Would still like to know how they differ from normal ones. Cause I see a few on sale right now.

[close]

There’s a couple posts about it a couple pages back, full length ortholite sole, uhh and a couple other minor tweaks
The regular ones are skateable I ran through a pair not that long ago, decent cupsole and skated well

[close]

Tongue looks rather slim, maybe like AS-1? Anyone can confirm?

Not slim but not puffy like a dunk, good medium imo