New Balance # containment thread

[weon]

Sorry to add to the 440 sizing discourse, just wanna get a clear answer. I'm a 10 in virtually everything. Do I size up or go tts?

TTS baby

[TD]

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Update on the 913's: oddly enough, they ended up being too snug, so I've run the gamble of exchanging them for a size up. Other than being a bit small, they felt great though. Definitely keen to skate them

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which color? Ordered from new balance.com? Snug in toes? The new 13 I got run perfect tts

Black/gum, straight from NB.com. Oddly enough it felt fine other than being too narrow against the lateral edge of the toebox, felt like my pinky toes were pressed right against the edge of the shoe.

VERY quick return process, I got the fresh pair a size up (US11) today. Felt way better. A hair's width roomier in the toe than I'd want, but still great compared to before. Straight out of the box and they felt great on the board, so I guess I'm closer to a 10.5 in some shoes.

For future reference Rothdigga: please ask NB to do the 913 in half sizes (in Aus at least, not sure if they sell them in half sizes on the US site). I am definitely going to keep skating NB's if these hold up as well as I hope! 

[Esmith5488]

I just looked on NB’s website and I had 30 percent off applied in cart so maybe if you wanted to buy a pair this is the time to pull the trigger

[jay_nev]

I just looked on NB’s website and I had 30 percent off applied in cart so maybe if you wanted to buy a pair this is the time to pull the trigger

solid! Good deal

[Ok]

Super good deal. I gotta resist that and wait for the 1010. I can end up buying more than I will use pretty easily.

[weon]

Are the 288 Sport more breathable than a regular 288? My feet got super sweaty in the latter.

[Esmith5488]

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I just looked on NB’s website and I had 30 percent off applied in cart so maybe if you wanted to buy a pair this is the time to pull the trigger

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solid! Good deal

Super bummed that I had some fraud garbage happen to my bank card so I’m waiting for a new one so I might miss out on grabbing those westgates.

[jay_nev]

Are the 288 Sport more breathable than a regular 288? My feet got super sweaty in the latter.

jd say yes easily.



That whole upper section including tongue is mesh. It is lined but still 

[weon]

thanks for the input. it def looks more breathable but guess i'd just have to try em on. mostly intrigued by the "bootie" fit and different outsole from the 288. the sport in White/Royal is a beaut, but it isn't on the NB# site no more... used the 30% off on those white 440 tho hehe

[COMMUNITYPACK]

Just jumping in to say those delightful 440s in white/grey are 30% off on the NB website right now.

So you too can look like Tom Knox for around $54 shipped.

[Bubblegum Tate]

It also looks like every NB# shoe is 30% off as well.

[jay_nev]

Grab em!

[jay_nev]

Posting these again but fuck it. Grab em!

[rothdigga]

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Update on the 913's: oddly enough, they ended up being too snug, so I've run the gamble of exchanging them for a size up. Other than being a bit small, they felt great though. Definitely keen to skate them

[close]

which color? Ordered from new balance.com? Snug in toes? The new 13 I got run perfect tts

[close]

Black/gum, straight from NB.com. Oddly enough it felt fine other than being too narrow against the lateral edge of the toebox, felt like my pinky toes were pressed right against the edge of the shoe.

VERY quick return process, I got the fresh pair a size up (US11) today. Felt way better. A hair's width roomier in the toe than I'd want, but still great compared to before. Straight out of the box and they felt great on the board, so I guess I'm closer to a 10.5 in some shoes.

For future reference Rothdigga: please ask NB to do the 913 in half sizes (in Aus at least, not sure if they sell them in half sizes on the US site). I am definitely going to keep skating NB's if these hold up as well as I hope!

TD- I have been pushing for OZ to carry 1/2 sizes from us for a while now.  For whatever reason it's common for other countries to only do whole sizes and skip the 1/2's, so crazy to me.  But I think we're finally selling enough globally for me to push for that to happen.  Trying to get it at least on a few select models (306's, 913's, upcoming 1010's etc). 
Hope those shoes work out for you, stoked you found some that fit. 

[rothdigga]

Are the 288 Sport more breathable than a regular 288? My feet got super sweaty in the latter.

To echo what was said below...yes, they're very much more breathable than the previous ones.  It's a different material inside on these ones so they have a better feel to them I would say. 

[pointandclick]

gonna try to get 2 or 3 pairs of these if the canadian distro gets them soon.

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gonna try to get 2 or 3 pairs of these if the canadian distro gets them soon.

These are so sick looking. And that photo is dope too. Testing me

[TD]

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Update on the 913's: oddly enough, they ended up being too snug, so I've run the gamble of exchanging them for a size up. Other than being a bit small, they felt great though. Definitely keen to skate them

[close]

which color? Ordered from new balance.com? Snug in toes? The new 13 I got run perfect tts

[close]

Black/gum, straight from NB.com. Oddly enough it felt fine other than being too narrow against the lateral edge of the toebox, felt like my pinky toes were pressed right against the edge of the shoe.

VERY quick return process, I got the fresh pair a size up (US11) today. Felt way better. A hair's width roomier in the toe than I'd want, but still great compared to before. Straight out of the box and they felt great on the board, so I guess I'm closer to a 10.5 in some shoes.

For future reference Rothdigga: please ask NB to do the 913 in half sizes (in Aus at least, not sure if they sell them in half sizes on the US site). I am definitely going to keep skating NB's if these hold up as well as I hope!

[close]

TD- I have been pushing for OZ to carry 1/2 sizes from us for a while now.  For whatever reason it's common for other countries to only do whole sizes and skip the 1/2's, so crazy to me.  But I think we're finally selling enough globally for me to push for that to happen.  Trying to get it at least on a few select models (306's, 913's, upcoming 1010's etc). 
Hope those shoes work out for you, stoked you found some that fit.

Absolute legend dude!

Two sessions in, and I'm really impressed. Glad I went a size up, would definitely go for a 10.5 in the future if I could get it, but they skate really well straight out of the box!

Definitely riding the NB train from here out

[squintharder]

I just got a pair of the 212s and holy shit it should not have taken me this long to try a pair. They're like the emerica indicators which fit my feet perfectly only the quality isn't total shit. Can't wait to break them in and skate them

[Bubblegum Tate]

Grab em!

I still have a few 533 V2’s left to skate. Probably gonna skate them after I’m done skating my AVE pro.

Will probably get that 379 to chill in.

[Esmith5488]

Posting these again but fuck it. Grab em!

Dude I love those westgates. They TTS?

[jay_nev]

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Posting these again but fuck it. Grab em!

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Dude I love those westgates. They TTS?

yeah! Feel good. Seem super durable too. Only got a couple quick curb sessions in them but you can barely even tell on the wear areas.

[Esmith5488]

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Posting these again but fuck it. Grab em!

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Dude I love those westgates. They TTS?

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yeah! Feel good. Seem super durable too. Only got a couple quick curb sessions in them but you can barely even tell on the wear areas.

Couldn’t even tell they were wore. I think I’m going to pull the trigger

Edit - ordered them. 70 dollars for the 913 is hard to pass up since I wanted to try not at full retail

[jay_nev]

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Posting these again but fuck it. Grab em!

[close]

Dude I love those westgates. They TTS?

[close]

yeah! Feel good. Seem super durable too. Only got a couple quick curb sessions in them but you can barely even tell on the wear areas.

[close]

Couldn’t even tell they were wore. I think I’m going to pull the trigger

Edit - ordered them. 70 dollars for the 913 is hard to pass up since I wanted to try not at full retail

nice. Excited to hear what you think. Really solid everyday shoes plus grab the board and go, too. Was just wearing mine out in the yard w my daughter.

[Berky]

Are the 379 tts? I really want that maroon pair

[Richard Skidder]

Do the 255 have tongue center straps?

[moonordie]

Do the 255 have tongue center straps?

Yup, they have.

[Richard Skidder]

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Do the 255 have tongue center straps?

[close]

Yup, they have.

Awesome to hear. I just ordered some 255s and can’t wait to try them.

[moonordie]

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Do the 255 have tongue center straps?

[close]

Yup, they have.

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Awesome to hear. I just ordered some 255s and can’t wait to try them.

You'll love them.

[hip bruise]

Grabbed a pair of the 440s on sale, think I’ll like them after break in.

Super stiff new compared to what I’m used to (adidas, Vans, old 288s). For me they fit a hair larger than size & slightly narrow across the toe box.