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Crabby_Bastard · « **Reply #2790 on:** February 11, 2021, 12:38:01 AM »

I bought some of the new Black/gum 255s from newbalance.com. Got them today. They don't have tongue straps. WTF? This has been my favorite NB# for a few years but no more tongue straps? Sending them back.

briancoco · « **Reply #2791 on:** February 11, 2021, 10:41:34 AM »

idk if this is the right thread, but how durable are the 440's? I'm thinking of getting a pair but I'm kinda worried about the mesh upper since I do a lot of heelflips. I also have wider feet, should I half size up?

FrozenIndustries · « **Reply #2792 on:** February 11, 2021, 10:49:23 AM »

Quote from: briancoco on February 11, 2021, 10:41:34 AM

idk if this is the right thread, but how durable are the 440's? I'm thinking of getting a pair but I'm kinda worried about the mesh upper since I do a lot of heelflips. I also have wider feet, should I half size up?

I've been skating my 440s for a couple months and they're very durable. I'm a heelflipper and almost all the wear from them is on the outsole as opposed to the upper. I did superglue the stiching by my Ollie spot but otherwise they're going strong with no shoe goo or anything.

My feet are wider but mainly at the forefoot and I wear my usual size. If you're wider over the arch, a half size might be good but you could be fine with your normal.

briancoco · « **Reply #2793 on:** February 11, 2021, 01:57:01 PM »

just ordered a pair for $22! can't wait to skate em.

kimura · « **Reply #2794 on:** February 11, 2021, 01:57:49 PM »

Is there a method to the way they come up with the model number for their shoes?

briancoco · « **Reply #2795 on:** February 11, 2021, 02:00:53 PM »

I think the higher the number the more technology is in the shoe, the lower the less.

jay_nev · « **Reply #2796 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:36:50 PM »

Quote from: briancoco on February 11, 2021, 01:57:01 PM

just ordered a pair for $22! can't wait to skate em.

440 for $22..? From? That’s the official slap eBay steal price

Fhk · « **Reply #2797 on:** February 11, 2021, 04:40:58 PM »

Quote from: kimura on February 11, 2021, 01:57:49 PM

Is there a method to the way they come up with the model number for their shoes?

Westgate's are 508 which happens to be his area code..and coincidentally it's the same area code to numerous bad muthafuckas on here. I believe that was mentioned earlier but it deserved to be mentioned again.

briancoco · « **Reply #2798 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:24:47 PM »

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just ordered a pair for $22! can't wait to skate em.
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440 for $22..? From? That’s the official slap eBay steal price

They were on sale for $40 and I had a $25 gift card xD.

IUTSM · « **Reply #2799 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:48:00 PM »

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Soooo many legends out of the 508.
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I’m partial to 978. Gonz spends time there
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Gonz hangs in Lowell ish? interesting
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Hah no he has a place in Marblehead. I used to live in Gloucester so I have an affinity for the North Shore and for high school pregnancy pacts
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978..617..it's all good I didn't know Gonz has a place in Marblehead, I always wondered why he skated Peebuddy

yo, that's what's up!!!

I really dig it out that way. Spent a lot of time hanging out in Salem. I remember a big ass record shop in Gloucester where I was able to get killer albums very cheap.

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2800 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:48:20 PM »

Quote from: jay_nev on February 11, 2021, 04:36:50 PM

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just ordered a pair for $22! can't wait to skate em.
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440 for $22..? From? That’s the official slap eBay steal price

Grey/burgundy 440 low. I’ll never forget it.

dunc · « **Reply #2801 on:** February 11, 2021, 05:57:12 PM »

Quote from: briancoco on February 11, 2021, 10:41:34 AM

idk if this is the right thread, but how durable are the 440's? I'm thinking of getting a pair but I'm kinda worried about the mesh upper since I do a lot of heelflips. I also have wider feet, should I half size up?

Love the 440. The mesh is rather tough and kind of has a rubber feel to it. Very durable shoe even though I have had 5 pairs! I saw some new ones online that looked like the mesh was replaced with canvas? Also looking forward to trying the 508 as I thought the 288's had the best sole I have ever skated. My wardrobe is now full of NB#!!

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #2802 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:03:58 PM »

Quote from: IusedToSkateMore on February 11, 2021, 05:48:00 PM

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Soooo many legends out of the 508.
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I’m partial to 978. Gonz spends time there
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Gonz hangs in Lowell ish? interesting
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Hah no he has a place in Marblehead. I used to live in Gloucester so I have an affinity for the North Shore and for high school pregnancy pacts
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978..617..it's all good I didn't know Gonz has a place in Marblehead, I always wondered why he skated Peebuddy
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yo, that's what's up!!!

I really dig it out that way. Spent a lot of time hanging out in Salem. I remember a big ass record shop in Gloucester where I was able to get killer albums very cheap.

Mystery Train?

IUTSM · « **Reply #2803 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:07:14 PM »

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 11, 2021, 06:03:58 PM

Quote from: IusedToSkateMore on February 11, 2021, 05:48:00 PM
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Quote from: Fhk hu on February 08, 2021, 03:55:52 PM
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Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 08, 2021, 03:13:15 AM
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Quote from: IusedToSkateMore on February 05, 2021, 06:48:17 PM
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Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 05, 2021, 06:08:37 PM
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Quote from: Fhk hu on February 04, 2021, 01:27:30 PM
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Soooo many legends out of the 508.
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I’m partial to 978. Gonz spends time there
[close]

Gonz hangs in Lowell ish? interesting
[close]

Hah no he has a place in Marblehead. I used to live in Gloucester so I have an affinity for the North Shore and for high school pregnancy pacts
[close]
978..617..it's all good I didn't know Gonz has a place in Marblehead, I always wondered why he skated Peebuddy
[close]

yo, that's what's up!!!

I really dig it out that way. Spent a lot of time hanging out in Salem. I remember a big ass record shop in Gloucester where I was able to get killer albums very cheap.
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Mystery Train?

YES! I couldn't remember the name. I knew some people that had a family shack on Conomo Point and would go up there sometimes. Mystery Train was the highlight

moonordie · « **Reply #2804 on:** February 11, 2021, 06:43:20 PM »

Quote from: kimura on February 11, 2021, 01:57:49 PM

Is there a method to the way they come up with the model number for their shoes?

Vulcs fo.gp up to 399, then cupsoles. Higher the number the more tech they have (cushioning, quality of rubber, etc.)

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #2805 on:** February 11, 2021, 08:51:08 PM »

Quote from: moonordie on February 11, 2021, 06:43:20 PM

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Is there a method to the way they come up with the model number for their shoes?
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Vulcs fo.gp up to 399, then cupsoles. Higher the number the more tech they have (cushioning, quality of rubber, etc.)

If the D3 was released by NB it’d have a 5 digit number

Bubblegum Tate · « **Reply #2806 on:** February 12, 2021, 12:02:05 AM »

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLZHx5rW_u/?igshid=1x0xtj1udhnie

Second Division · « **Reply #2807 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:48:38 AM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on February 12, 2021, 12:02:05 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLZHx5rW_u/?igshid=1x0xtj1udhnie

The tan/black Tiago goes HARD

FrozenIndustries · « **Reply #2808 on:** February 12, 2021, 10:51:30 AM »

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The tan/black Tiago goes HARD

Best colorway of all time. Can't wait.

Urtripping · « **Reply #2809 on:** February 12, 2021, 02:35:46 PM »

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The tan/black Tiago goes HARD
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Best colorway of all time. Can't wait.

Me either.... Hits of forest green here and there? Stuff of dreams.

moonordie · « **Reply #2810 on:** February 12, 2021, 03:24:04 PM »

Quote from: Bubblegum Tate on February 12, 2021, 12:02:05 AM

https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLZHx5rW_u/?igshid=1x0xtj1udhnie

Those smurf ones must be a Tom K or Gordo colorway right?

Urtripping · « **Reply #2811 on:** February 12, 2021, 05:12:05 PM »

Some nice photos of the upcoming 1010 brown suede colorway on Instant Skateshop's website. Site's in Japanese, fyi.

https://instantsb.jp/shopdetail/000000003488/

NowhereInLife · « **Reply #2812 on:** February 12, 2021, 07:28:47 PM »

those tiagos are lookers. monochrome 379s would be so great in black.

Eric Dolphy · « **Reply #2813 on:** February 12, 2021, 08:43:36 PM »

DAMMIT I've been checking this thread and my local websites DAILY waiting for those wheat 1010's to drop, then today caved and bought something else. Hopefully I'm cashed up again when they finally reach NZ, I've gotta have these

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #2814 on:** February 12, 2021, 09:40:28 PM »

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Those smurf ones must be a Tom K or Gordo colorway right?

Close(?) Jake Hayes

moonordie · « **Reply #2815 on:** February 13, 2021, 07:48:04 AM »

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 12, 2021, 09:40:28 PM

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https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLZHx5rW_u/?igshid=1x0xtj1udhnie
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Those smurf ones must be a Tom K or Gordo colorway right?
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Close(?) Jake Hayes

Didn't saw that coming

Urtripping · « **Reply #2816 on:** February 13, 2021, 07:52:34 AM »

Quote from: TracersOnlyfans on February 12, 2021, 08:43:36 PM

DAMMIT I've been checking this thread and my local websites DAILY waiting for those wheat 1010's to drop, then today caved and bought something else. Hopefully I'm cashed up again when they finally reach NZ, I've gotta have these

Maybe @rothdigga can shed light on when they'll show up in NZ? I've got my local's website constantly open on my phone as I wait for these in the states, too.

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #2817 on:** February 13, 2021, 10:42:01 AM »

http://www.instagram.com/p/CLPIPCNA19y/?igshid=1hl59d399tohj

Touchdown imminent

topfrog10 · « **Reply #2818 on:** February 13, 2021, 03:33:08 PM »

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 13, 2021, 10:42:01 AM

http://www.instagram.com/p/CLPIPCNA19y/?igshid=1hl59d399tohj

Touchdown imminent

i have no clue if i will like the fit of these or not but i am going to cop regardless when possible, those white ones are so fresh. i would love some input on the fit of the 440 highs compared to the 440 low.

YungJugg · « **Reply #2819 on:** February 13, 2021, 04:23:54 PM »