New Balance # containment thread

[burm]

All that being said, I’m not rushing to get another pair. The shape of the toe didn’t feel like it was working that well for me and after the excitement of seeing the first pictures of them and thinking that this looks like the coolest shoe in a decade, they now look more boring (original black suede). Maybe they’ve just been too durable and I got bored before they break, but there are plenty of shoes in the sea and I will look at some options and see if they can stand up to these. Bruin Reacts are up next.

[sbmfj]

I wanna try a pair of 1010's. GOnna try to get the wife to bring me back a pair for the US.

Are the Bruin reacts a cup sole? Team classic is no more it seems.

[LewFarrell]

I wanna try a pair of 1010's. GOnna try to get the wife to bring me back a pair for the US.

Are the Bruin reacts a cup sole? Team classic is no more it seems.

Yeah it's a cup but doesn't really feel like one. They are pretty flexible.

[LebowskisRug]

Bruin React felt a lot like a Vans Old Skool with Pop Cush to me. Way too flexible and squishy.

[toque]

Thanks for the responses on the 1010s. Took hella long but I managed to find a pair of brown ones in my "true" size and ordered last night. Hyped to try them.

[AsianVegan]

I wanna try a pair of 1010's. GOnna try to get the wife to bring me back a pair for the US.

Are the Bruin reacts a cup sole? Team classic is no more it seems.

Think they updated the Team Classics, now they’re called Heritage Vulc - looks the essentially the same.

[devourthehours]

Kind of bummed on this after only 6 sessions:



I'm assuming it's only me who has this problem due to my shitty kickflips.

[tzhangdox]

Kind of bummed on this after only 6 sessions:



I'm assuming it's only me who has this problem due to my shitty kickflips.

lol how tf. im really curious about how you kickflip now. post a clip

[sbmfj]

Thanks for the Bruin clarifications.

A dab of shoe good will save the day. Sucks, but shoe goo will fix it all up.

[DaSk8D00D]

Kind of bummed on this after only 6 sessions:



I'm assuming it's only me who has this problem due to my shitty kickflips.

You’re rolling your foot way too much on the slide up your deck and then flick on your kickflips.



This is a pair I skated hard for about 3 months. Notice the two main wear areas on the side and the corner of the toe. That’s where you want the friction to come from on the pop and flick motion. You’re likely turning your whole foot inward too much and snagging the top of your foot on the flick.

I skated another black suede pair just as long and have never ripped the mesh on top of the toe, just very light surface fraying on the edges towards the outside of the toe

[iw0]

Kind of bummed on this after only 6 sessions:



I'm assuming it's only me who has this problem due to my shitty kickflips.

probably not the answer you want to hear b/c it's $$$, but maybe the ones with leather/suede instead of mesh might last longer for you with how your technique is?

[burm]

I remember when I finally caved in and filmed myself trying to do a kickflip to see what I'm doing wrong. When I went to flick it looked like my shoe stayed in place on the griptape and my leg moved, so that my foot was turned 90 degrees inward and the whole side of the shoe was hitting the griptape. The freeze frame looked just like in Skater XL when the physics break and the foot goes through the board, made me laugh and I thought about posting the picture but it was more embarassing than funny.

Luckily I didn't destroy the mesh on the toe but the whole collar was ripped to shit on the outside. I then started strengthening my ankle and think about pointing my toes more when flicking.

[devourthehours]

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Kind of bummed on this after only 6 sessions:



I'm assuming it's only me who has this problem due to my shitty kickflips.

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You’re rolling your foot way too much on the slide up your deck and then flick on your kickflips.



This is a pair I skated hard for about 3 months. Notice the two main wear areas on the side and the corner of the toe. That’s where you want the friction to come from on the pop and flick motion. You’re likely turning your whole foot inward too much and snagging the top of your foot on the flick.

I skated another black suede pair just as long and have never ripped the mesh on top of the toe, just very light surface fraying on the edges towards the outside of the toe

This 100%. I've been hearing this from everyone I skate with. Two things:

1. This only happens on regular kickflips. No other kickflip trick rips this part of the shoe. It's only on regular kickflips.
2. Also it's really pronounced in this shoe. I haven't had this kind of wear on other shoes looking at some of my beat old shoes. I'm not sure why.

Another poster suggested the ones without mesh. I'll def be trying those next. Other than this hole, these shoes are great.

[6000 sux]

i'm a 9 across the board but the 440 and 1010 both feel small in my regular size, no idea how anyone is suggesting either of those runs big

[DarkPools]

i'm a 9 across the board but the 440 and 1010 both feel small in my regular size, no idea how anyone is suggesting either of those runs big

I feel the exact same . For me, all NB# run small except for the 306 (TTS) and the 212/213 (0.5 size big)

I needed an 11.5 in 440s. I tried 11 in 1010 and it was way too fuckin tight. I’m getting an 11.5 1010 today so I’m excited to see how those fit.
I’m an 11 in nearly all Vans and Nike’s, Adidas, etc: vulcs and cupsole

I don’t think that my true size is 11.5 either because 10.5 in 212 was ideal. Idk, to each  their own on fit I guess.

[pointandclick]

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i'm a 9 across the board but the 440 and 1010 both feel small in my regular size, no idea how anyone is suggesting either of those runs big

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I feel the exact same . For me, all NB# run small except for the 306 (TTS) and the 212/213 (0.5 size big)

I needed an 11.5 in 440s. I tried 11 in 1010 and it was way too fuckin tight. I’m getting an 11.5 1010 today so I’m excited to see how those fit.
I’m an 11 in nearly all Vans and Nike’s, Adidas, etc: vulcs and cupsole

I don’t think that my true size is 11.5 either because 10.5 in 212 was ideal. Idk, to each  their own on fit I guess.

440 is tts for me, 1010 is 1/2 size too big.

[DarkPools]

Oooh these Gray Day F&F 1010s are HOT! 

As I expected, 11.5 fits perfectly and is not choking me like 11s did. They are so comfortable. The heel lock feels amazing with the padding and geo pods hugging my Achilles. I can't wait to skate them down the road after I get through my etnies Marana and Joslins!

Pants are Volcom V Monty "Mushroom" color. So good to skate in!

[Urtripping]

Those are lookin good on foot @DarkPools !

440s are definitely tts, 1010s a bit larger than my normal size but maybe not even a whole half size larger. I just tied em down a but tighter and now they fit excellently.

[DarkPools]

^ Thanks @Urtripping !!!   

[rothdigga]

As soon as these blacked out 440 lows I've been seeing Tim Knox skate come out, I'm buying 3 pairs.

@rothdigga when can I give yall my money for these?

Sorry for the super delay, been trekking through Ecuador looking for snakes!  Ha. 
Ummmm...without giving too much away I'll say sometime around when the leaves change and people start eating a lot of turkey.  Tim Knox is my favorite Knox. 

[mtndewsk8r19]

212s are it. love how these skate and hold up

really like the design of 379 mids/excited to start skating in em. #NB killing it lately forsure

[Bubblegum Tate]

[DaSk8D00D]

4th pair





And I copped for $86 with the shop discount

[Bubblegum Tate]

An upcoming Black/white 1010’s?

[Turtle Boy]

4th pair





And I copped for $86 with the shop discount

Those are perfect!

[Allen.]

Sorry to bump the thread but honestly every NB# shoe I’ve had has been my favorite shoe. 440’s are great, the Foys are great, the first westgates are great and the westgate 2’s, my current shoe, is fucking great.

[Bigwheelbite]

Anyone tried the new foy slip ons?

[dustyassrocketswitchv]

Anyone tried the new foy slip ons?

now why the fuck would we do that

[bongboarder420]

Anyone tried the new foy slip ons?

i got a pair, probs the comfiest slip on i’ve worn(didn’t fuck my achilles up like vans do). the insole isn’t as thin as most nb shoes like the 440 or tiagos. i haven’t skated in them too hard yet, just some slappy seshes but i got no complaints so far

[Crabby_Bastard]

Any update on when the 272 comes out in the USA?