Author Topic: New Balance # containment thread (Read 798709 times)

rocklobster · « **Reply #2220 on:** August 16, 2020, 08:24:38 AM »

Anyone have a review for the 331? Scoped a pair in red but 1/2 a size smaller than I'm used to wearing. I thought I may stretch them out with some hard insoles but I've heard that New Balance shoes fit better a 1/2 size up. Wide footer guy here.

Thanks!

JK42 · « **Reply #2221 on:** August 18, 2020, 01:46:19 AM »

What are your guys thoughts on 213 or 306?

Sadly the 306 in 10.5 at my local skate shop was a tad too small, so need the 11, which they don't have. They do have the 213 in 10.5 and 11 though.

I need to either order the 306 online or get the 213 and support the local....first world problems!

Nth syd bear · « **Reply #2222 on:** August 18, 2020, 02:57:47 AM »

Quote from: JK42 on August 18, 2020, 01:46:19 AM

What are your guys thoughts on 213 or 306?

Sadly the 306 in 10.5 at my local skate shop was a tad too small, so need the 11, which they don't have. They do have the 213 in 10.5 and 11 though.

I need to either order the 306 online or get the 213 and support the local....first world problems!

I have a pair of 213's I've skated in a fair bit and I really like them
and I usually stear clear of vulcs .. I have the triple black and find they have a nice lil padding in the ankles

JK42 · « **Reply #2223 on:** August 18, 2020, 03:01:23 AM »

Quote from: Nth syd bear on August 18, 2020, 02:57:47 AM

Quote from: JK42 on August 18, 2020, 01:46:19 AM
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What are your guys thoughts on 213 or 306?

Sadly the 306 in 10.5 at my local skate shop was a tad too small, so need the 11, which they don't have. They do have the 213 in 10.5 and 11 though.

I need to either order the 306 online or get the 213 and support the local....first world problems!
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I have a pair of 213's I've skated in a fair bit and I really like them
and I usually stear clear of vulcs .. I have the triple black and find they have a nice lil padding in the ankles

Padded ankles is fine thing. Did you find them on the heavy side, they look like they could be. The 306 were featherweight

Nth syd bear · « **Reply #2224 on:** August 18, 2020, 03:10:06 AM »

Quote from: JK42 on August 18, 2020, 03:01:23 AM

Quote from: Nth syd bear on August 18, 2020, 02:57:47 AM
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Quote from: JK42 on August 18, 2020, 01:46:19 AM
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What are your guys thoughts on 213 or 306?

Sadly the 306 in 10.5 at my local skate shop was a tad too small, so need the 11, which they don't have. They do have the 213 in 10.5 and 11 though.

I need to either order the 306 online or get the 213 and support the local....first world problems!
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I have a pair of 213's I've skated in a fair bit and I really like them
and I usually stear clear of vulcs .. I have the triple black and find they have a nice lil padding in the ankles
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Padded ankles is fine thing. Did you find them on the heavy side, they look like they could be. The 306 were featherweight

no I really don't and I'm fussy. Heavy is the reason I don't skate my Rowans
213 kinda like if chucks and blazers had a kid..

JK42 · « **Reply #2225 on:** August 18, 2020, 06:31:00 AM »

Quote from: Nth syd bear on August 18, 2020, 03:10:06 AM

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Quote from: Nth syd bear on August 18, 2020, 02:57:47 AM
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Quote from: JK42 on August 18, 2020, 01:46:19 AM
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What are your guys thoughts on 213 or 306?

Sadly the 306 in 10.5 at my local skate shop was a tad too small, so need the 11, which they don't have. They do have the 213 in 10.5 and 11 though.

I need to either order the 306 online or get the 213 and support the local....first world problems!
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I have a pair of 213's I've skated in a fair bit and I really like them
and I usually stear clear of vulcs .. I have the triple black and find they have a nice lil padding in the ankles
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Padded ankles is fine thing. Did you find them on the heavy side, they look like they could be. The 306 were featherweight
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no I really don't and I'm fussy. Heavy is the reason I don't skate my Rowans
213 kinda like if chucks and blazers had a kid..

Totally get the analogy...can see a "Shoe Babies" thread happening

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2226 on:** August 19, 2020, 02:07:23 AM »

“8five2” x 574 yesterday.

l1ll1ll1 · « **Reply #2227 on:** August 19, 2020, 04:36:37 AM »

Just got my first pair of nb#s and it's the 1010 in white and I'm beyond stoked how they feel. Just hope they don't get too wide in the front over time. They look soooooo good!

cricketclub · « **Reply #2228 on:** August 19, 2020, 05:24:05 AM »

^ So sick @Bubblegum Tate

That got me checking out the AM574. What is the sizing like on them?

Firebert · « **Reply #2229 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:48:53 AM »

What colorway of the Tiago's is this sole from? I saw nocomply posted this for the all black colorway - but it can't be right. The white's have a full gum sole and the blacks have that clear gray part.Maybe they got some images from the black n whites?

pointandclick · « **Reply #2230 on:** August 19, 2020, 08:59:48 AM »

Quote from: Firebert on August 19, 2020, 08:48:53 AM

What colorway of the Tiago's is this sole from? I saw nocomply posted this for the all black colorway - but it can't be right. The white's have a full gum sole and the blacks have that clear gray part.Maybe they got some images from the black n whites?

its a holiday colorway. tiago has worn them in his last part.

Firebert · « **Reply #2231 on:** August 19, 2020, 09:17:13 AM »

Yeah I think e-comm at NB probably made a mistake that got copied by nocomply when they uploaded the images. Lookin' forward to that color.

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2232 on:** August 19, 2020, 11:01:32 AM »

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2233 on:** August 19, 2020, 11:02:55 AM »

Quote from: cricketclub on August 19, 2020, 05:24:05 AM

^ So sick @Bubblegum Tate

That got me checking out the AM574. What is the sizing like on them?

I went true to size (size 9) and fits perfect, enough toe in the room where it’s not being squished.

Second Division · « **Reply #2234 on:** August 19, 2020, 11:34:45 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on August 19, 2020, 11:01:32 AM

This is really sick. Awesome to have Jeff sharing this!

Frank · « **Reply #2235 on:** August 19, 2020, 12:52:19 PM »

man, tiagos still haven't hit my local. they ordered them for sure and don't know whats up... meanwhile on the german website at least the white ones seem to be sold out in my size already. i can't find any shop in this country that has them yet. sucks because i'd like to support my local, but i wanted the black ones anyway so here's hoping the local gets them. they said new balance works with some corny agency over here that doesn't really give a shit about numeric, doesn't return calls or confirms release dates. basically they seem to be clueless subcontractors? this might be due to them working for nb as a whole and not working to promote numeric specifically and them not putting in the effort when they can sell tons of dad runners to whatever shops.

potpie · « **Reply #2236 on:** August 19, 2020, 10:18:53 PM »

I tried to buy tiagos from nb.com or wherever they popped up last on here but my account is drained and i didn't want to send it to the negatives. i think that first run white/blue/yellow colorway is a future classic.

weon · « **Reply #2237 on:** August 19, 2020, 10:28:47 PM »

Quote from: potpie on August 19, 2020, 10:18:53 PM

I tried to buy tiagos from nb.com or wherever they popped up last on here but my account is drained and i didn't want to send it to the negatives. i think that first run white/blue/yellow colorway is a future classic.

oh gosh, this was me as well. problem is I just got my security deposit back from my old apartment and I really should not put it into more shoes...

chillclinton87 · « **Reply #2238 on:** August 20, 2020, 01:14:54 AM »

Quote from: Frank on August 19, 2020, 12:52:19 PM

man, tiagos still haven't hit my local. they ordered them for sure and don't know whats up... meanwhile on the german website at least the white ones seem to be sold out in my size already. i can't find any shop in this country that has them yet. sucks because i'd like to support my local, but i wanted the black ones anyway so here's hoping the local gets them. they said new balance works with some corny agency over here that doesn't really give a shit about numeric, doesn't return calls or confirms release dates. basically they seem to be clueless subcontractors? this might be due to them working for nb as a whole and not working to promote numeric specifically and them not putting in the effort when they can sell tons of dad runners to whatever shops.

https://www.freedomskateshop.at/de/new-balance-numeric

Try your luck at my local

Frank · « **Reply #2239 on:** August 20, 2020, 02:34:33 AM »

Quote from: chillclinton87 on August 20, 2020, 01:14:54 AM

Quote from: Frank on August 19, 2020, 12:52:19 PM
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man, tiagos still haven't hit my local. they ordered them for sure and don't know whats up... meanwhile on the german website at least the white ones seem to be sold out in my size already. i can't find any shop in this country that has them yet. sucks because i'd like to support my local, but i wanted the black ones anyway so here's hoping the local gets them. they said new balance works with some corny agency over here that doesn't really give a shit about numeric, doesn't return calls or confirms release dates. basically they seem to be clueless subcontractors? this might be due to them working for nb as a whole and not working to promote numeric specifically and them not putting in the effort when they can sell tons of dad runners to whatever shops.
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https://www.freedomskateshop.at/de/new-balance-numeric

Try your luck at my local

thanks dude! much appreciated

burm · « **Reply #2240 on:** August 20, 2020, 04:48:25 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on August 19, 2020, 02:07:23 AM

“8five2” x 574 yesterday.

These look so good, like a mix between the tan Adidas Norton's I had around -94-95 and the green Silas' that I seem to be thinking about almost daily for some reason. Are these like a limited release? Available in EU?

birdplops · « **Reply #2241 on:** August 20, 2020, 06:59:39 AM »

Flatspot have just gotten a ton of NB shoes in, including the nm212 Primitive collab. They've also got a bunch of nm1010 sizes left and actually have better variety than the NB UK site!

https://www.flatspot.com/collections/new-balance-numeric

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2242 on:** August 20, 2020, 11:36:49 AM »

Quote from: burm on August 20, 2020, 04:48:25 AM

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on August 19, 2020, 02:07:23 AM
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“8five2” x 574 yesterday.

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These look so good, like a mix between the tan Adidas Norton's I had around -94-95 and the green Silas' that I seem to be thinking about almost daily for some reason. Are these like a limited release? Available in EU?

They are Airwalk Enigma inspired. They came out in 2018, mostly in the Asia since it’s an 8five2 skate shop collab.

I don’t think many shops in the USA or EU had them for sale.

Crap · « **Reply #2243 on:** August 21, 2020, 10:28:39 AM »

Not sure if this is happening to anyone else, but I got a pair of Tiagos and have a weird/annoying fit problem with them. They felt great in the store, but after walking around in them more; this one little piece of leather on the medial side (inside), at the bottom eyelet is crushing the bones in my feet into a fine powder where my big toe meets my foot. According to Google, it's called the sesamoid bone. I went for a walk in them like 3 days ago to try and break them in, and it's still sore. Hoping I can stretch it out a little and wear the shoes, but I wish that bottom eyelet was just a couple millimeters closer to the toe. It's like the least flexible part of the upper hits right on the widest part of my foot. Due to the triple stitching, it's basically six stitches in a row, which I feel like may make it hard to stretch out at that spot.

I'm talking about the little piece of leather that comes up from the toecap and runs under the bottom eyelet:

Firebert · « **Reply #2244 on:** August 21, 2020, 11:15:04 AM »

Just got the black ones, and I feel what you are talking about. For my slender feet, it isn't uncomfortable and it seems like it will break in, but if you have a wide forefoot and combine that with the leather material, I can see how it might cause some blistering if you took em out of the box and had a long sesh.

Second Division · « **Reply #2245 on:** August 21, 2020, 12:53:38 PM »

From upcoming shoes thread:

Szechuan · « **Reply #2246 on:** August 21, 2020, 09:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Second Division on August 21, 2020, 12:53:38 PM

From upcoming shoes thread:

Stop with all the velcro straps people. Just stop.

mynameisnotjeff · « **Reply #2247 on:** August 22, 2020, 10:20:22 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on August 19, 2020, 11:02:55 AM

Quote from: cricketclub on August 19, 2020, 05:24:05 AM
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^ So sick @Bubblegum Tate

That got me checking out the AM574. What is the sizing like on them?
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I went true to size (size 9) and fits perfect, enough toe in the room where it’s not being squished.

Got a pair of the Westgates 574s. It is TTS.
Pretty comfortable but will take some breaking in. Walked in them for a few days and they feel good.

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2248 on:** August 22, 2020, 09:01:02 PM »

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2249 on:** August 23, 2020, 09:40:05 AM »

Wheat/black 1010’s?