New Balance # containment thread

[fakiefs180]

Might be a stupid question, so feel free to kook me.

First time NB# 440 owner here. I was all of my life on Vulc shoes with ankle braces and this is my first cupsole shoe ever.

How long does it take to break the 440 (low) in? Any recommendations? Only wearing them inside my apartment for a few weeks now.

[PAWL]

Might be a stupid question, so feel free to kook me.

First time NB# 440 owner here. I was all of my life on Vulc shoes with ankle braces and this is my first cupsole shoe ever.

How long does it take to break the 440 (low) in? Any recommendations? Only wearing them inside my apartment for a few weeks now.

i skate em out the box

[streetmeat]

Might be a stupid question, so feel free to kook me.

First time NB# 440 owner here. I was all of my life on Vulc shoes with ankle braces and this is my first cupsole shoe ever.

How long does it take to break the 440 (low) in? Any recommendations? Only wearing them inside my apartment for a few weeks now.

was a 20+ year volc guy until early this year when i tried 440 lows and will never look back. been through multiple pairs now and I find the break in period is non existent, they feel perfect right out the box for me.

[moonordie]

Same here, 440 are ready to go straight from the box imo.

[camel filters]

I don't know why people want shoes that are ready to go straight out the box. I get not wanting to take forever to break in but shoes that are good straight out the box is a red flag that it'll also go out prematurely too.

[Mongo Lloyd]

I don't know why people want shoes that are ready to go straight out the box. I get not wanting to take forever to break in but shoes that are good straight out the box is a red flag that it'll also go out prematurely too.

I get what you’re saying, and most shoes dont take particularly long to get to the point of comfortable skateability, but slippery soles on new shoes is yuck.

That said, I popped on my ill fitting 808’s (the ones I modified) and the sole’s were exceptionally grippy out of the box. It has to be said, New Balance makes the most well crafted shoe I’ve ever put on my feet. Everything from the stitching to the materials is top quality.

I say this as a huge DC fanboy at this current time.

[moonordie]

Anybody had this issue?
It doesn't affect functionally but still kinda sucks

[somedudefromnj]

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Might be a stupid question, so feel free to kook me.

First time NB# 440 owner here. I was all of my life on Vulc shoes with ankle braces and this is my first cupsole shoe ever.

How long does it take to break the 440 (low) in? Any recommendations? Only wearing them inside my apartment for a few weeks now.

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i skate em out the box

same here

but for me best way to break in shoes is to push around both stances for a few hours

[iw0]

Anybody had this issue?
It doesn't affect functionally but still kinda sucks

the rocks or your new cool B flipping the finger? i only see the rocks as a downside

[DanRar009]

Just out of curiosity, besides Reynolds’s, who will be the next team rider to get a pro model?

[DarkPools]

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Anybody had this issue?
It doesn't affect functionally but still kinda sucks

[close]

the rocks or your new cool B flipping the finger? i only see the rocks as a downside

This just looks like standard wear to ne. Is there something odd you're pointing out here, I don't think I see it, if so

[moonordie]

Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

[SaySo]

Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

That looks like a manufacturing defect unless you stepped on something sharp. You might be able to get some sort of help from New Balance if you write them?

[rawbertson.]

i had that happen to me as well. never really bothered me. it didnt seem to get any worse i have been skating the shoe for a whole year

[rothdigga]

Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

Moon- shoot me a DM if that heel issue is jacking you up and I'll sort you out.  No unhappy customers on my watch yo!

[SaySo]

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Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

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Moon- shoot me a DM if that heel issue is jacking you up and I'll sort you out.  No unhappy customers on my watch yo!

@rothdigga it's so dope you're on here, super responsive, and helpful. Thank you.

Definitely got me as a customer for life.

Granted, I'm in Japan, but FWIW, I've had nothing but positive experiences with NB in Japan as well.

***Edit: Would you be able to work your magic to get the same Grey Days released here this year? Hahaha.

[rothdigga]

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Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

[close]

Moon- shoot me a DM if that heel issue is jacking you up and I'll sort you out.  No unhappy customers on my watch yo!

[close]

@rothdigga it's so dope you're on here, super responsive, and helpful. Thank you.

Definitely got me as a customer for life.

Granted, I'm in Japan, but FWIW, I've had nothing but positive experiences with NB in Japan as well.

***Edit: Would you be able to work your magic to get the same Grey Days released here this year? Hahaha.

Japan is tough, I work with them regularly but they don't get the same specials as we do here.  They tend to order a much more narrow range of products and it's hard to get the off-timeline stuff like we have here in the States.  But I'm trying!

[moonordie]

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Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

[close]

Moon- shoot me a DM if that heel issue is jacking you up and I'll sort you out.  No unhappy customers on my watch yo!

As usual you da MVP

[Mongo Lloyd]

Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

[MetalAnkleMan]

Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

[SaySo]

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Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

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Moon- shoot me a DM if that heel issue is jacking you up and I'll sort you out.  No unhappy customers on my watch yo!

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@rothdigga hahaha, no worries! I'll just try to order a pair and get them sent to a friend back home or I'll try to time a trip back home to coincide with the drop!

@rothdigga it's so dope you're on here, super responsive, and helpful. Thank you.

Definitely got me as a customer for life.

Granted, I'm in Japan, but FWIW, I've had nothing but positive experiences with NB in Japan as well.

***Edit: Would you be able to work your magic to get the same Grey Days released here this year? Hahaha.

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Japan is tough, I work with them regularly but they don't get the same specials as we do here.  They tend to order a much more narrow range of products and it's hard to get the off-timeline stuff like we have here in the States.  But I'm trying!

[fakiefs180]

Can someone might point me in the right direction sizing wise, for the 272?

I tried 508 and 306 in a US 7 and 7.5 both had too much room in the toes for me. The 440 in a US 7.5 fit good.

[rothdigga]

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Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

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I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

Which shoe are we talking about here?  The OG first 1010? 

[MetalAnkleMan]

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Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

[close]

I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

[close]

Which shoe are we talking about here?  The OG first 1010?

Titus advertised on insta they got a restock of them, I was hoping this was indication US will get a restock as well? (fingers cross)
https://www.titus-shop.com/en/new-balance-numeric-mens-shoes-1010-v1-white-blue-yellow-0605183/

[Mongo Lloyd]

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Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

[close]

I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

[close]

Which shoe are we talking about here?  The OG first 1010?

Yup! I’m looking (fingers crossed) for the OG 1st 1010.

[JK42]

Can someone might point me in the right direction sizing wise, for the 272?

I tried 508 and 306 in a US 7 and 7.5 both had too much room in the toes for me. The 440 in a US 7.5 fit good.

+1 with rhis question, i read the first release review on weartested that they ran a bit longer than usual numeric vulc sizing (255, 306 etc).

[LebowskisRug]

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Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

[close]

I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

[close]

Which shoe are we talking about here?  The OG first 1010?

[close]

Yup! I’m looking (fingers crossed) for the OG 1st 1010.

If you are talking about the black ones with a clear blue-ish sole similar to the forthcoming 808 colorway check Depop, Grailed, etc. I found a dude selling a pair brand new and copped em.

[rothdigga]

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Anyone have any insight on where it would be possible to find the 1st colorway? Titus doesn’t seem to ship to the US.

[close]

I second this if anyone has any info if NB is re-releasing the OG 1st colorway again? Right now im skating the white leather/green colorway with the mesh toe. That combo of leather and mesh fit my busted up feet/ankles perfect!

[close]

Which shoe are we talking about here?  The OG first 1010?

[close]

Titus advertised on insta they got a restock of them, I was hoping this was indication US will get a restock as well? (fingers cross)
https://www.titus-shop.com/en/new-balance-numeric-mens-shoes-1010-v1-white-blue-yellow-0605183/

Ahhhh right.  I forgot that Europe did a re-stock of that shoe since they basically missed the boat the first time around.  I do NOT have those coming back for the US but you never know, we may throw them back in at some point like we did the NM1010TR (Beef/broccoli).  As of now, I don't have them in the plan though, sorry!

[Atiba Applebum]

Again, I don't think it affects performance. Just curious if this happened to anybody else.  Haven't skated for that long and on weartested is doesn't look it happened

Im sure you could approach NB as a warranty thing

[DCLOVE]

How are 1010s just as a daily shoe? Got a trip coming up with a lot of walking and figured I’d just cop a pair of new balances to pull double duty.