New Balance # containment thread

[Bubblegum Tate]

OK the shoes perform well but lack some very important. NB# still hasn't addressed the breathability, give me a tongue vent, some lace loops on the inner side something. They're sweat boxes. Next comes the giant N, it's not iconic like the swoosh or 3 stripes, and it for sure affects their sales negatively, tone it down a bit. I still think the shoes look great, and have the best durability and grip patterns in the biz.

The PJ 533 V2 has a hidden lacing system in them.

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OK the shoes perform well but lack some very important. NB# still hasn't addressed the breathability, give me a tongue vent, some lace loops on the inner side something. They're sweat boxes. Next comes the giant N, it's not iconic like the swoosh or 3 stripes, and it for sure affects their sales negatively, tone it down a bit. I still think the shoes look great, and have the best durability and grip patterns in the biz.

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The PJ 533 V2 has a hidden lacing system in them.

That's great but I meant something to get air in

[Bubblegum Tate]

https://www.instagram.com/nbnumeric/

[Bubblegum Tate]

BS x BS 598 are great, been skating them for a month +. Probably going to switch it up back to a 533 soon.

[micky682]

BS x BS 598 are great, been skating them for a month +. Probably going to switch it up back to a 533 soon.

NB# looks like they have the best durability. But most of their shoes are $75+, even their vulcs. Can't justify that.

[Bubblegum Tate]

[Bubblegum Tate]

Some new NB# up on Flatspot.

https://www.flatspot.com/collections/new-balance-numeric

[IanBZHD]

Anyone have a chance to try the 505's yet? I like how simple they are, kind of like a cupsole blazer with the toe mashed with the Lakai MJ 3.

[Berky]

Anyone have a chance to try the 505's yet? I like how simple they are, kind of like a cupsole blazer with the toe mashed with the Lakai MJ 3.

I wear tested them a while ago. They are really good just like the other new balance cupsoles. Just true down the stitching on the side because it rips easily if you don't

[Jud Nestorkins]

The 358's are one of the best looking shoes and I've heard they are wide, which is a plus for me. The only thing stopping me is the grip/sole.  It looks super shallaow and the area between the middle of the sole and the front looms almost worn down already?



I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

[Enrico Pallazzo]

I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

I've been skating some 358's for a while and the sole is holding up super well, barely looks skated. The closest analogy I can come up with is the old gravis vulcs that had what looked like a shallow herringbone tread but would last forever. Plus so far none of the weird flop that some vulc soles get after a while.

[Cherb]

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I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

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I've been skating some 358's for a while and the sole is holding up super well, barely looks skated. The closest analogy I can come up with is the old gravis vulcs that had what looked like a shallow herringbone tread but would last forever. Plus so far none of the weird flop that some vulc soles get after a while.

Word, the sole has barely worn down on mine. It's an extremely durable shoe all around.

[Sk.A.T.A.N]

The 358's are one of the best looking shoes and I've heard they are wide, which is a plus for me. The only thing stopping me is the grip/sole.  It looks super shallaow and the area between the middle of the sole and the front looms almost worn down already?



I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

Its not worn down. It just has more rubber on the high wear areas so they should actually last longer than your traditional tread pattern.

[Bubblegum Tate]

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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The 358's are one of the best looking shoes and I've heard they are wide, which is a plus for me. The only thing stopping me is the grip/sole.  It looks super shallaow and the area between the middle of the sole and the front looms almost worn down already?



I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

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Its not worn down. It just has more rubber on the high wear areas so they should actually last longer than your traditional tread pattern.

That's what I've heard too. I'm really keen to try out a brown pair of them although I heard there is a new white colourway coming out this (next?) season...

[MC3]

When I watched this I couldn't help but think about this



maybe arto had something to do with this

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When I watched this I couldn't help but think about this



maybe arto had something to do with this

I feel like hes a pretty decent part of their creative direction.

[birdplops]

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I fucking hate it when I get a shoe, that after you skate it still looks relatively "perfect" on the upper but has a sole that is flat or even has a hole already (Vans I'm looking at you). Can anyone tell me if the sole on 358's is as bad as it looks?

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I've been skating some 358's for a while and the sole is holding up super well, barely looks skated. The closest analogy I can come up with is the old gravis vulcs that had what looked like a shallow herringbone tread but would last forever. Plus so far none of the weird flop that some vulc soles get after a while.

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Word, the sole has barely worn down on mine. It's an extremely durable shoe all around.

My 358's are annoyingly resilient- I'm pining for fresh shoes. Sole is still grippy after a few months but is going before the toe. Though it could do with better heel padding, I would still buy another pair.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

what's the sizing like on them (the 358s)? I heard post-black box = TTS but that arto's shoe is a little slim
should I go 10.5 on them (I usually wear vans 10)?

[micky682]

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When I watched this I couldn't help but think about this



maybe arto had something to do with this

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I feel like hes a pretty decent part of their creative direction.

Russel Houghton was the filmer for Gravis and is the filmer for NB#.

[Evisoon]

anyone have the pink gums?? such a beautiful colorway.

[Cherb]

what's the sizing like on them (the 358s)? I heard post-black box = TTS but that arto's shoe is a little slim
should I go 10.5 on them (I usually wear vans 10)?

I wear 9 in vans and the 358's fit the same. Maybe even a little bit looser than the vans.

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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what's the sizing like on them (the 358s)? I heard post-black box = TTS but that arto's shoe is a little slim
should I go 10.5 on them (I usually wear vans 10)?

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I wear 9 in vans and the 358's fit the same. Maybe even a little bit looser than the vans.

Ａｗｅｓｏｍｅ！！I keep hearing that they're tight and that you should half size up? glad to hear you'd buy another pair too, I'm currently trying to find a replacement for my Silas 1 addiction

[birdplops]

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what's the sizing like on them (the 358s)? I heard post-black box = TTS but that arto's shoe is a little slim
should I go 10.5 on them (I usually wear vans 10)?

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I wear 9 in vans and the 358's fit the same. Maybe even a little bit looser than the vans.

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Ａｗｅｓｏｍｅ！！I keep hearing that they're tight and that you should half size up? glad to hear you'd buy another pair too, I'm currently trying to find a replacement for my Silas 1 addiction

Mine were a little tight at first, but fit comfortably after a couple of skates. Go for your regs size and you'll be fine.

[Cherb]

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what's the sizing like on them (the 358s)? I heard post-black box = TTS but that arto's shoe is a little slim
should I go 10.5 on them (I usually wear vans 10)?

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I wear 9 in vans and the 358's fit the same. Maybe even a little bit looser than the vans.

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Ａｗｅｓｏｍｅ！！I keep hearing that they're tight and that you should half size up? glad to hear you'd buy another pair too, I'm currently trying to find a replacement for my Silas 1 addiction

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Mine were a little tight at first, but fit comfortably after a couple of skates. Go for your regs size and you'll be fine.

Yeah you're right. They were a little tight at first but they broke in quick.

[Bubblegum Tate]

Much love to NB# for the dope kicks, 598 are my new go-to shoe!

[jpmulls]

Much love to NB# for the dope kicks, 598 are my new go-to shoe!

Are those the 533 V2's?

[Bubblegum Tate]

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Yup, I skated a sample pair a couple months back, outstanding shoe. Early sample prototype.

Has shoe lace protection which I love. The color I got is so dope, gold "N" stands out. I will skate them too, as it is probably the final production pair.

[NowhereInLife]

Much love to NB# for the dope kicks, 598 are my new go-to shoe!

Those all look great! How's the fit on the 598 compared to the 533? Same sizing?

[Grind King Rims]

From where I'm sitting those black and gold 533 V2's look gorgeous.