New Balance # containment thread

[kneebone]

@Gray Imp Sausage Metal are those ^ the vegan 440s you got a preview of?

[fulfillthedream]

Ive had this happened to my 808s and several 1010s... not that it matters but i thought i was the only one

[fulfillthedream]

it doesn't effect my skating or the function of the shoe.. ill keep buying the 1010s as long as they make em!

[Mean salto]

Interesting little mystery.

Do you guys maybe take your shoes off by pressing one toe against the other foot holding the shoe down?

Maybe sit at a desk and that part of the shoe rubs on the chairleg

[OhioGuy]

I'm curious too. I wore my 808 nonstop hoping they'd break in (they never did lol). But that hasn't happened to them. Maybe the black ones are different.

[DakotaRed]

Once, I had this mysterious, reappearing scuff mark on the inside wall of the sole of my right shoe. After months of confusion, I finally realized it was from rubbing on the edge of my dirty brake pedal while driving. Another time, in 7th grade, I had the DC Williams in that grey/yellow cw, my first skate shoes. Had a mysterious, reappearing scuff by the outside yellow collar part. After months of confusion, I realized it was from sitting crisscross applesauce on the dirty ass gym floor in P.E. class. Shoe Mysteries.

[fulfillthedream]

damn it! im gonna go crazy now retracking all my moves... i better not think of this shit while driving... fuckin SLAP madness...

[Made In China]

Goddamn! Some fire colorways incoming. Been wanting an all black Tom Knox since the shoe first dropped

Damn those black 600s and white with black sole 1010s are both beautiful

I've also had that tearing on the sides of my 1010s. It's fine, all cosmetic damage. I always figured it was from a combination of the way my ankle bone sits in them, how I take off my shoes, and from them rubbing on my pants.

[rothdigga]

Once, I had this mysterious, reappearing scuff mark on the inside wall of the sole of my right shoe. After months of confusion, I finally realized it was from rubbing on the edge of my dirty brake pedal while driving. Another time, in 7th grade, I had the DC Williams in that grey/yellow cw, my first skate shoes. Had a mysterious, reappearing scuff by the outside yellow collar part. After months of confusion, I realized it was from sitting crisscross applesauce on the dirty ass gym floor in P.E. class. Shoe Mysteries.

I had the same thing on my shoes back in the 90's.  When I had a stick I would subconsciously rest my foot UNDER my clutch and it would make a black mark on my toe.  I didn't know how it was happening, wearing out the very top of my toe, until I paid attention to my foot for like 1 full day and was like "I'm an idiot"...ha. 

[moonordie]

I'm curious too. I wore my 808 nonstop hoping they'd break in (they never did lol). But that hasn't happened to them. Maybe the black ones are different.

I had all 808 cw you can think of, happened to all of them. Never happened to any 1010 tho.
I'll keep buying both. Good to know that I'm not the only one.

[fulfillthedream]

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I'm curious too. I wore my 808 nonstop hoping they'd break in (they never did lol). But that hasn't happened to them. Maybe the black ones are different.

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I had all 808 cw you can think of, happened to all of them. Never happened to any 1010 tho.
I'll keep buying both. Good to know that I'm not the only one.

i love me the 1010s.. I got a pair of the 808s that i use for chilling- solid comfy shoe but the 1010 skates better for me .

[DanRar009]

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Goddamn! Some fire colorways incoming. Been wanting an all black Tom Knox since the shoe first dropped

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Damn those black 600s and white with black sole 1010s are both beautiful

I've also had that tearing on the sides of my 1010s. It's fine, all cosmetic damage. I always figured it was from a combination of the way my ankle bone sits in them, how I take off my shoes, and from them rubbing on my pants.

Those are both day one buys for me when they become available either in shop near me or on nb site. Possibly my favorite 1010 colorway in the last year

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

@Gray Imp Sausage Metal are those ^ the vegan 440s you got a preview of?

they are indeed!

[GAY]

Ive had this happened to my 808s and several 1010s... not that it matters but i thought i was the only one

Damn I’d love to see footage of your ollie technique.

[dstrytruitt]

https://kineticskateboarding.com/collections/new-balance

480 lows in both white and black suede!

[HugeBodBoyle]

https://kineticskateboarding.com/collections/new-balance

480 lows in both white and black suede!

THEY DON'T HAVE MY SIZE I AM CRESTFALLEN

[OhioGuy]

https://kineticskateboarding.com/collections/new-balance

480 lows in both white and black suede!

Wait, these seemingly came out of nowhere. Not cool! Cause I would’ve got those black lows if I knew they were coming 😂

Now I’m broke.

[Rick Trapasso]

https://kineticskateboarding.com/collections/new-balance

480 lows in both white and black suede!

Copped both new high top colorways from their site! Stoked!

[marcusbutler]

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Goddamn! Some fire colorways incoming. Been wanting an all black Tom Knox since the shoe first dropped

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Damn those black 600s and white with black sole 1010s are both beautiful

I've also had that tearing on the sides of my 1010s. It's fine, all cosmetic damage. I always figured it was from a combination of the way my ankle bone sits in them, how I take off my shoes, and from them rubbing on my pants.

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Those are both day one buys for me when they become available either in shop near me or on nb site. Possibly my favorite 1010 colorway in the last year

I got some 440's to look forward too. Those 1010's don't look to bad either.

[Atiba Applebum]

That white gum colorway is needed for the Tiago 1010.   

[Rick Trapasso]

That white gum colorway is needed for the Tiago 1010.

Yea, that's one of the best ones yet imo.

The 1010 needs to stay in the lineup forever.

Such a good looking shoe with great colorway potential

[Atiba Applebum]

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That white gum colorway is needed for the Tiago 1010.

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Yea, that's one of the best ones yet imo.

The 1010 needs to stay in the lineup forever.

Such a good looking shoe with great colorway potential

Agree - and there’s so many untapped basic options to do.

[devils acrobat]

Can some of you guys that have tried different models help me out please. Of the newer generation of NB's I have skated the 508 and 1010. I preferred the look, flick, and ventilation of the 508 over the 1010 but it was too narrow in the midfoot. This is not an issue with the 1010. Also my feet feel less sore after skating in the 1010. I was now looking at the 440v2, 480, and 600. 600 look like the best choice for me but the midfoot looks very narrow in the fotos I have seen. Is that the case? Also how comparable is the cushioning between 440v2 and 480? Thanks y'all, having old feet sucks.

[moonordie]

Can some of you guys that have tried different models help me out please. Of the newer generation of NB's I have skated the 508 and 1010. I preferred the look, flick, and ventilation of the 508 over the 1010 but it was too narrow in the midfoot. This is not an issue with the 1010. Also my feet feel less sore after skating in the 1010. I was now looking at the 440v2, 480, and 600. 600 look like the best choice for me but the midfoot looks very narrow in the fotos I have seen. Is that the case? Also how comparable is the cushioning between 440v2 and 480? Thanks y'all, having old feet sucks.

Cushioning wise for me: 480>1010>808>600>508>440

[Scab Picker]

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Goddamn! Some fire colorways incoming. Been wanting an all black Tom Knox since the shoe first dropped

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Damn those black 600s and white with black sole 1010s are both beautiful

I've also had that tearing on the sides of my 1010s. It's fine, all cosmetic damage. I always figured it was from a combination of the way my ankle bone sits in them, how I take off my shoes, and from them rubbing on my pants.

[close]

Those are both day one buys for me when they become available either in shop near me or on nb site. Possibly my favorite 1010 colorway in the last year

[close]

I got some 440's to look forward too. Those 1010's don't look to bad either.

I wish the N matched the laces and heel. There isn’t any olive anywhere else on the shoes.

That 1010 colorway is probably the best so far. I hope, but don’t expect, that these will be on clearance racks by the time my stockpile of shoes gets low.

[iw0]

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Goddamn! Some fire colorways incoming. Been wanting an all black Tom Knox since the shoe first dropped

[close]

Damn those black 600s and white with black sole 1010s are both beautiful

I've also had that tearing on the sides of my 1010s. It's fine, all cosmetic damage. I always figured it was from a combination of the way my ankle bone sits in them, how I take off my shoes, and from them rubbing on my pants.

[close]

Those are both day one buys for me when they become available either in shop near me or on nb site. Possibly my favorite 1010 colorway in the last year

[close]

I got some 440's to look forward too. Those 1010's don't look to bad either.

[close]

I wish the N matched the laces and heel. There isn’t any olive anywhere else on the shoes.

That 1010 colorway is probably the best so far. I hope, but don’t expect, that these will be on clearance racks by the time my stockpile of shoes gets low.

i think the tongue tag is olive but your point stands

[Ok]

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Can some of you guys that have tried different models help me out please. Of the newer generation of NB's I have skated the 508 and 1010. I preferred the look, flick, and ventilation of the 508 over the 1010 but it was too narrow in the midfoot. This is not an issue with the 1010. Also my feet feel less sore after skating in the 1010. I was now looking at the 440v2, 480, and 600. 600 look like the best choice for me but the midfoot looks very narrow in the fotos I have seen. Is that the case? Also how comparable is the cushioning between 440v2 and 480? Thanks y'all, having old feet sucks.

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Cushioning wise for me: 480>1010>808>600>508>440

this is a helpful scale.

i haven’t tried the 480s yet.
i am very impressed with how long my wheat 808s have lasted, and still look decent. wish i could get more of the wheats. the shoe has stretched out some, but the toebox is probably too narrow for me, even 1/2 size up. impressed with the structure/strength of the shoe: retains shape, and i get a good flick from the firmness of the sole.
as a tangent, lots of folks love(d) vulcs for the flick, but as soon as that tape wears in, i cannot flip for shit.
i haven’t skated 1010s since the beef n broccoli, easily my favorite cw. i really liked that shoe. heard some folks opine that the shape changed some, maybe qc wasn’t as good. i don’t know that to be true.

maybe the 480 should be next for me. lots of foot/lower leg pain, keeps me off of the board, or severely diminished. i’ve been doing the hilarious thing where i bend down to attempt a trick (let’s say a really slow moving nollie flip) and then i just kinda stay crouched, not quite stuck, but the pop explosion isn’t forthcoming

[devils acrobat]

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Can some of you guys that have tried different models help me out please. Of the newer generation of NB's I have skated the 508 and 1010. I preferred the look, flick, and ventilation of the 508 over the 1010 but it was too narrow in the midfoot. This is not an issue with the 1010. Also my feet feel less sore after skating in the 1010. I was now looking at the 440v2, 480, and 600. 600 look like the best choice for me but the midfoot looks very narrow in the fotos I have seen. Is that the case? Also how comparable is the cushioning between 440v2 and 480? Thanks y'all, having old feet sucks.

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Cushioning wise for me: 480>1010>808>600>508>440

Nice, thank you for sharing your experience. Any chance you could also scale these models with regard to midfoot width? Cheers

[AsianVegan]

On those 600’s an all grey outer / midsole woulda looked too clean, just like the Koston 1’s Arto used to run a lot.

Also, what’s the go with them jumbo 440 laces, yuck.

[rikki]

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Can some of you guys that have tried different models help me out please. Of the newer generation of NB's I have skated the 508 and 1010. I preferred the look, flick, and ventilation of the 508 over the 1010 but it was too narrow in the midfoot. This is not an issue with the 1010. Also my feet feel less sore after skating in the 1010. I was now looking at the 440v2, 480, and 600. 600 look like the best choice for me but the midfoot looks very narrow in the fotos I have seen. Is that the case? Also how comparable is the cushioning between 440v2 and 480? Thanks y'all, having old feet sucks.

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Cushioning wise for me: 480>1010>808>600>508>440

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Nice, thank you for sharing your experience. Any chance you could also scale these models with regard to midfoot width? Cheers

Scale is pretty accurate.

Caveat: the 480 has a narrow midsole -- imo even narrower than the 600, which looks narrow but I haven't had have any issues, whereas the 480 made my feet ache.

Plus having gotten used to the awesome boardfeel of both the 600 and the 440, I feel like the 480 has a pretty terrible boardfeel. They provide great cushioning, but in my experience it's even too much. They WILL feel bulky if you're used to light-ish shoes.

Edit: this video is pretty spot on with regards to the 480 and feet width / pain.