New Balance # containment thread

[somedudefromnj]

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im really a blazer guy, been skating the lows and mids exclusivly for years now.
this is the one shoe im really curious to try

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It's gonna feel different from a blazer for sure as you're sacrificing some boardfeel for added structure/support btw. The 440 is a well constructed thin cupsole that skates amazing and as you read more into this thread, its a NB model that is well loved by most. They will feel way more comfortable than the blazers which your feet/body will appreciate.

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I actually find the 440 has better boardfeel once broken in. Blazers are floppier, but feel more brick like.

yeah, almost every comment Ive had in this thread was hating on 440s, but I finally shut up and skated them. Theyre great!

Gonna keep getting the 288s though

[pointandclick]

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im really a blazer guy, been skating the lows and mids exclusivly for years now.
this is the one shoe im really curious to try

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It's gonna feel different from a blazer for sure as you're sacrificing some boardfeel for added structure/support btw. The 440 is a well constructed thin cupsole that skates amazing and as you read more into this thread, its a NB model that is well loved by most. They will feel way more comfortable than the blazers which your feet/body will appreciate.

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I actually find the 440 has better boardfeel once broken in. Blazers are floppier, but feel more brick like.

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Gonna keep getting the 288s though

scoop em up while you can.

[DanRar009]

Are the 288s going to be discontinued?

[In A Jar]

Are the 288s going to be discontinued?

God I hope not.  They have the best shape and no dumb mega heel lift.

[mindfuzz]

Tom has a pro shoe coming out with NB in the fall too, which is fucking sick that NB is smart enough to give this man his own shoe.

From the thread for the new Tom Knox colorway video - is this for real?

[WideFeet]

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Tom has a pro shoe coming out with NB in the fall too, which is fucking sick that NB is smart enough to give this man his own shoe.

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It’s for real

From the thread for the new Tom Knox colorway video - is this for real?

[Pasta Monster]

I didn’t get the hype about 1010s but bought two pairs on sale because I liked the way they look [and those Tiago videos]. The comfort/padding/fit is perfect. Truly 10/10 and I can’t stop buying more pairs. My bank account hates me but my feet love me.

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I can’t wait for the Tom Knox model. Does anyone have more info?

[rothdigga]

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Are the 288s going to be discontinued?

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God I hope not.  They have the best shape and no dumb mega heel lift.

For those 288 fans I'll give you the inside scoop...yes, grab what you can while they're available.  Generally we won't put 2 shoes out that are super similar and the 288s and Knox are definitely in the same ballpark.  HOPEFULLY you'll be super hyped on the Knox if you skate the 288, but just in case, I would grab some 288's to hold you over.  Oct-ish launch for that Knoxy.  I'm sure photos will eventually make their way on here but I can't post them. 

[IpathCats]

I didn’t get the hype about 1010s but bought two pairs on sale because I liked the way they look [and those Tiago videos]. The comfort/padding/fit is perfect. Truly 10/10 and I can’t stop buying more pairs. My bank account hates me but my feet love me.

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I can’t wait for the Tom Knox model. Does anyone have more info?

Tom Knox is getting a 1010 colorway? thats cool. Love those shoes, but they dont love my feet.

[Pasta Monster]

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I didn’t get the hype about 1010s but bought two pairs on sale because I liked the way they look [and those Tiago videos]. The comfort/padding/fit is perfect. Truly 10/10 and I can’t stop buying more pairs. My bank account hates me but my feet love me.

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I can’t wait for the Tom Knox model. Does anyone have more info?

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Tom Knox is getting a 1010 colorway? thats cool. Love those shoes, but they dont love my feet.

Nah, he’s getting a model similar to the 288. The 1010s turned me into a NB# fanboy, and Tom Knox is one of my current favorite pros.

[FakieFlipCG]

[hobochimp]

Woah. These are perfect

[MetalAnkleMan]

Wow i love those....mesh toe colorways fits me so much better, will be stoked to buy these when they drop

[Underpressureflips]

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Are the 288s going to be discontinued?

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God I hope not.  They have the best shape and no dumb mega heel lift.

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For those 288 fans I'll give you the inside scoop...yes, grab what you can while they're available.  Generally we won't put 2 shoes out that are super similar and the 288s and Knox are definitely in the same ballpark.  HOPEFULLY you'll be super hyped on the Knox if you skate the 288, but just in case, I would grab some 288's to hold you over.  Oct-ish launch for that Knoxy.  I'm sure photos will eventually make their way on here but I can't post them.

All I need to know is, does have the sock liner tongue thingy?

[hobochimp]

Anyone know whatever happened to the supposed numeric version of the New Balance BB480? There’s clips of Tiago and Spencer Hamilton skating them and then someone on here was testing them out as well I believe. Anyone know if that ever took off or not? I thought it was a great looking shoe that could be a staple in the line. Would be sick to get a little more tech into it and some more padding in the tongue and around the heel.

[eSK3]

^That’s R&D for things planned in the future. Everything you see is on a 1-3 year plan from start to finish. That’s not a shoe that’s gonna be numeric but it will more than likely be something related to that last or heritage. 

[moonordie]

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I didn’t get the hype about 1010s but bought two pairs on sale because I liked the way they look [and those Tiago videos]. The comfort/padding/fit is perfect. Truly 10/10 and I can’t stop buying more pairs. My bank account hates me but my feet love me.

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I can’t wait for the Tom Knox model. Does anyone have more info?

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Tom Knox is getting a 1010 colorway? thats cool. Love those shoes, but they dont love my feet.

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Nah, he’s getting a model similar to the 288. The 1010s turned me into a NB# fanboy, and Tom Knox is one of my current favorite pros.

I'm putting my chips on a reimagined 868 (hopefully without the Peeble magnet Factor)

[FROTHY]

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I didn’t get the hype about 1010s but bought two pairs on sale because I liked the way they look [and those Tiago videos]. The comfort/padding/fit is perfect. Truly 10/10 and I can’t stop buying more pairs. My bank account hates me but my feet love me.

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I can’t wait for the Tom Knox model. Does anyone have more info?

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Tom Knox is getting a 1010 colorway? thats cool. Love those shoes, but they dont love my feet.

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Nah, he’s getting a model similar to the 288. The 1010s turned me into a NB# fanboy, and Tom Knox is one of my current favorite pros.

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I'm putting my chips on a reimagined 868 (hopefully without the Peeble magnet Factor)

From what I remember, they are similar to the 868. Like an 868/440. Pretty sure I was lookin at the Knox.

[Watson]

The Tom Knox shoe is super sick. Really stoked to get a pair when they come out.

Like Rothdigga said, it's more like the 288 than any of the other shoes in the line. But not super close.

[VCR]

I’m giddy for the Knox

[Vintagebody]

Does the Knox 440's have the same insole? I literally get heelbruise on flat with 440s...

[moonordie]

Does the Knox 440's have the same insole? I literally get heelbruise on flat with 440s...

Same napkin

[Watson]

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Does the Knox 440's have the same insole? I literally get heelbruise on flat with 440s...

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Same napkin

Same looking sole but a completely new sole. I've been told thicker than the 288, not as thick as the 1010.

[wax poetic]

Is there a Reynolds model in the samples phase yet?  Wondering when we'll start seeing sneak pics of that

[devils acrobat]

I’m giddy for the Knox

[moonordie]

Everything about that 808 is freaking sick.
Usually I'll stop skating my shoes after 1 month because they feel floppy or flick deteriorated beyond my acceptance.
I skated 808 for 3 months in which I walked in them A LOT (normal conditions, rain, snow, you name it). ZERO issues besides that I got "bored" of the same look in my feel for that long. I'm giving them a rest since sure they have easily 1 more month of life in them.
Wonder if 1010 are that durable.

[rubbery vagina]

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NB's cupsoles would be so perfect if the toe caps were more tapered

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I’m not sure your terminology reflects what you’re trying to convey.

You're right - I didn't mean to say toe cap. The front of the sole is more squared off than popular cup soles from other brands. I feel like this compromises flick precision. No one else notices that?

[streetmeat]

I think I may have come to the end of my long love life with the 440 and its sole. I have maybe less then 10 sessions on a new pair and the sole is already wearing down in the ball of my foot like it does on every pair, but this pair seems to be wearing down super fast. I dont understand how the 440 seems to be the highest(?) staple in their line but they wont do fuck all about the sole.

[Ride it to dust]

I think I may have come to the end of my long love life with the 440 and its sole. I have maybe less then 10 sessions on a new pair and the sole is already wearing down in the ball of my foot like it does on every pair, but this pair seems to be wearing down super fast. I dont understand how the 440 seems to be the highest(?) staple in their line but they wont do fuck all about the sole.

I’ve noticed the exact same thing after my session on sunday. Its almost like the sole is more “chalky” feeling. Kind of annoying as the rest of the shoe is still in good condition.

[rothdigga]

I think I may have come to the end of my long love life with the 440 and its sole. I have maybe less then 10 sessions on a new pair and the sole is already wearing down in the ball of my foot like it does on every pair, but this pair seems to be wearing down super fast. I dont understand how the 440 seems to be the highest(?) staple in their line but they wont do fuck all about the sole.

Shooting you a DM to find out more.  I haven't heard this before so I want to dig in more about this.