New Balance # containment thread

[thespacewolf]

Might have been asked before but, how does NB come up with the numbers/names for their shoes? Any rhyme or reason to it?

The higher the number, the more technical the shoe is.

[cricketclub]

Might have been asked before but, how does NB come up with the numbers/names for their shoes? Any rhyme or reason to it?

Yes. Someone from NB could describe it better but basically... The higher the number, the more tech. The lower the number, the more stripped down. 212 - simple vulc, 440 - simple cupsole, 913 - technical cupsole

[os89]

The higher the number, the more technical the shoe is.

Yes. Someone from NB could describe it better but basically... The higher the number, the more tech. The lower the number, the more stripped down. 212 - simple vulc, 440 - simple cupsole, 913 - technical cupsole

Ok that makes some sense at least thanks guys.

[mynameisnotjeff]

Also, 9/13 is Westgate's wife's birthday. Which is smooth on his part.

[pointandclick]

306 was jamie foys house number growing up.

[Roisto]

+358 is the country code when calling Finland (Arto's shoe)

[tnka]

Dropping by to say how happy i am with the 440s. They don't feel as tight as the 913s and fit true to size for me. I think these are definitely top3 of the most comfortable shoes i've skated. Only the heel cushioning was a bit better in the 913s, but not by a long shot. Next ones will also be 440s for sure.

[Krooked antihero]

+358 is the country code when calling Finland (Arto's shoe)

I have a pair in blue/white just because.

[moonordie]

Dropping by to say how happy i am with the 440s. They don't feel as tight as the 913s and fit true to size for me. I think these are definitely top3 of the most comfortable shoes i've skated. Only the heel cushioning was a bit better in the 913s, but not by a long shot. Next ones will also be 440s for sure.

I loved mine, wish I could find the Knox ones here or any model for that matter.... NB web here has nothing

[Willie]

Thanks for the tips, Art, Smartass, and everyone.

Mind me asking how long you been using the 420's for?

I haven't actually skated either the 868 or the 420 - I'm just trying them out on my hardwood floor to keep them in returnable condition. I keep buying stuff blind online when I see a sale hoping to find one that works for me because my local never stocks these. The uppers have been fine or I'm sure they would break in but I can pretty much tell when a sole has no give.

My local might have the 533v2. I know they've got the 913 but I'm straight up never going to pay full price for them and I feel like a scumbag "showroom-ing" at a non-chain store.

[Nth syd bear]

Thanks for the tips, Art, Smartass, and everyone.

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Mind me asking how long you been using the 420's for?

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I haven't actually skated either the 868 or the 420 - I'm just trying them out on my hardwood floor to keep them in returnable condition. I keep buying stuff blind online when I see a sale hoping to find one that works for me because my local never stocks these. The uppers have been fine or I'm sure they would break in but I can pretty much tell when a sole has no give.

My local might have the 533v2. I know they've got the 913 but I'm straight up never going to pay full price for them and I feel like a scumbag "showroom-ing" at a non-chain store.

id like to try some NB#'s I have to travel to the other side of Sydney just to even to try on a pair than look like a dick when i go home to find them on sale.... i know they know

anyway do they NB#s sizing sounds like its hard to gague.. if im a 9 tts would i be sizing up or down usually.. or every model is different like adidas skate shoes

[Dwyck]

dang these numbers have cute origins... is the 420 also just marquise's favorite number then

[cricketclub]

dang these numbers have cute origins... is the 420 also just marquise's favorite number then

I've noticed that his name is left off product descriptions for colorways of that model unlike Foy's, Westgate's, Artro's, Ladd's, etc. Did he just introduce the shoe? I heard one reviewer claim he designed it. I came to find out the 420 was already a NB runner that was altered just a bit to be a skate shoe.

[mynameisnotjeff]

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dang these numbers have cute origins... is the 420 also just marquise's favorite number then

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I've noticed that his name is left off product descriptions for colorways of that model unlike Foy's, Westgate's, Artro's, Ladd's, etc. Did he just introduce the shoe? I heard one reviewer claim he designed it. I came to find out the 420 was already a NB runner that was altered just a bit to be a skate shoe.

Pretty much, I think he partook in testing the shoe and helping develop it, just to be the face and whatnot. Kinda like Sheckler and the Marana

[jay_nev]

These are clean 😀 need to try a pair

[brwrxstl]

dang these numbers have cute origins... is the 420 also just marquise's favorite number then

No the 420#  is a skateable version of the 420 NB classic

[Bubblegum Tate]

I had these for a bit, finally getting around to skating in them. The 533 v.1 and v.2 are my favorite NB# model. Sad they will be discontinued. I have a few pairs that will last me for a bit.

Hopefully, a new Tiago pro model cup sole will be a good replacement. 

[Big Baby Jesus]

I had these for a bit, finally getting around to skating in them. The 533 v.1 and v.2 are my favorite NB# model. Sad they will be discontinued. I have a few pairs that will last me for a bit.

Hopefully, a new Tiago pro model cup sole will be a good replacement. 

Are they definitely discontinuing the 533/PJs shoe? Now it all makes sense that Tiago would slide in and take that pro model. But I need to try the 533 before they go

[moonordie]

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I had these for a bit, finally getting around to skating in them. The 533 v.1 and v.2 are my favorite NB# model. Sad they will be discontinued. I have a few pairs that will last me for a bit.

Hopefully, a new Tiago pro model cup sole will be a good replacement. 

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Are they definitely discontinuing the 533/PJs shoe? Now it all makes sense that Tiago would slide in and take that pro model. But I need to try the 533 before they go

Is just me or flick on 533v2 is weird af?

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I had these for a bit, finally getting around to skating in them. The 533 v.1 and v.2 are my favorite NB# model. Sad they will be discontinued. I have a few pairs that will last me for a bit.

Hopefully, a new Tiago pro model cup sole will be a good replacement. 

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Are they definitely discontinuing the 533/PJs shoe? Now it all makes sense that Tiago would slide in and take that pro model. But I need to try the 533 before they go

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Is just me or flick on 533v2 is weird af?

Just you.

[Eds_gallerist]

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I had these for a bit, finally getting around to skating in them. The 533 v.1 and v.2 are my favorite NB# model. Sad they will be discontinued. I have a few pairs that will last me for a bit.

Hopefully, a new Tiago pro model cup sole will be a good replacement. 

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Are they definitely discontinuing the 533/PJs shoe? Now it all makes sense that Tiago would slide in and take that pro model. But I need to try the 533 before they go

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Is just me or flick on 533v2 is weird af?

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Just you.

Flick is just fine for a cup

[In A Jar]

Tiago in some NBs I haven't seen before ..

[Global Moderator]

Tiago in some NBs I haven't seen before ..

Well, if you think about about it, there’s no way he leaves a company where he already had a pro model for a company that wasn’t offering him one instantly as part of his new deal. Doesn’t mean it’s coming out right away though, could still be in sample stages.

[Smartass]

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Tiago in some NBs I haven't seen before ..

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Well, if you think about about it, there’s no way he leaves a company where he already had a pro model for a company that wasn’t offering him one instantly as part of his new deal. Doesn’t mean it’s coming out right away though, could still be in sample stages.

Very true, since Westgate said that he was trying his for almost a year before they launched.

That being said bummed that the 533 is getting phased out, and hopefully that does not mean that PJ is leaving the team.

[VCR]

Are the 420's true to size?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

Are the 420's true to size?

no! Is the general consensus ... unless you have big wide mammoth feet

[moonordie]

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Are the 420's true to size?

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no! Is the general consensus ... unless you have big wide mammoth feet

Exactly, 420's are the only # shoe that's tts in my experience

[finecojeffe]

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Are the 420's true to size?

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no! Is the general consensus ... unless you have big wide mammoth feet

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Exactly, 420's are the only # shoe that's tts in my experience

they fit large. I normally wear a 10.5 and I had to go to a 10 for the 420.

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Are the 420's true to size?

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no! Is the general consensus ... unless you have big wide mammoth feet

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Exactly, 420's are the only # shoe that's tts in my experience

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they fit large. I normally wear a 10.5 and I had to go to a 10 for the 420.

Yeah, I'd agree with this. They're roomy to say the least. Roomy and they fit weird and the tongue slips like a mofo in them. Wish they'd polish these up a little because they're (almost) my dream shoe and really would be if they didn't fit/wear like shit.

I want to love the 420's so badly.

[pointandclick]

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Are the 420's true to size?

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no! Is the general consensus ... unless you have big wide mammoth feet

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Exactly, 420's are the only # shoe that's tts in my experience

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they fit large. I normally wear a 10.5 and I had to go to a 10 for the 420.

its a shoe you have to try on. depends if you also want to wear for skating or chilling.