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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3240 on: May 03, 2021, 11:58:48 AM »
@rothdigga what happened with pj and NB?

We had a good run man.  8 years is a long time in the skate world actually but ultimately people move on at some point.  He's the homie and I will always keep in touch with him. 

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3241 on: May 03, 2021, 01:43:40 PM »
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@rothdigga what happened with pj and NB?
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We had a good run man.  8 years is a long time in the skate world actually but ultimately people move on at some point.  He's the homie and I will always keep in touch with him.

@rothdigga def needs a Skate Mental style board graphic of him hitting “decline” on a phone call from Anantjeet

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3242 on: May 03, 2021, 03:34:51 PM »
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@rothdigga what happened with pj and NB?
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We had a good run man.  8 years is a long time in the skate world actually but ultimately people move on at some point.  He's the homie and I will always keep in touch with him.
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@rothdigga def needs a Skate Mental style board graphic of him hitting “decline” on a phone call from Anantjeet
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3243 on: May 03, 2021, 04:40:29 PM »

These guys always seem to have shoes in stock before anyone else and for lower prices than anywhere else. Smells like a scam to me..

Anyone ever order from them successfully?

Not a Tom Knox pro shoe, obviously...
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3245 on: May 04, 2021, 12:25:15 PM »
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can't see the actual post on insta, so i can't read the description, but is that a vegan colorway by chance? the heel part and the n look like they are made out of fabric or felt stuff as well.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3246 on: May 04, 2021, 01:29:35 PM »
^

can't see the actual post on insta, so i can't read the description, but is that a vegan colorway by chance? the heel part and the n look like they are made out of fabric or felt stuff as well.

@rothdigga
yep, he's confirmed previously that this one is vegan!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3247 on: May 04, 2021, 04:13:46 PM »
^

can't see the actual post on insta, so i can't read the description, but is that a vegan colorway by chance? the heel part and the n look like they are made out of fabric or felt stuff as well.

@rothdigga

Yeah, all canvas materials on this one so this is vegan option #2 from us this year.  Got 2 more coming in the next few months as well.  4 in total! 

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3248 on: May 04, 2021, 04:22:06 PM »
thanks guys @kneebone @rothdigga

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3249 on: May 04, 2021, 09:11:56 PM »
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^

can't see the actual post on insta, so i can't read the description, but is that a vegan colorway by chance? the heel part and the n look like they are made out of fabric or felt stuff as well.

@rothdigga
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Yeah, all canvas materials on this one so this is vegan option #2 from us this year.  Got 2 more coming in the next few months as well.  4 in total! 
booyah! (Please tell me these ones will make it to Japan)

Impish sausage is definitely gonna blow up as a euphemism this year

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3250 on: May 05, 2021, 09:23:57 AM »
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can't see the actual post on insta, so i can't read the description, but is that a vegan colorway by chance? the heel part and the n look like they are made out of fabric or felt stuff as well.

@rothdigga
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Just looked.  Japan did indeed buy into the NM255FRV so those should be at shops in Japan and online there anytime or maybe up now.  Give it a look. 

Yeah, all canvas materials on this one so this is vegan option #2 from us this year.  Got 2 more coming in the next few months as well.  4 in total! 
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3251 on: May 05, 2021, 09:26:00 AM »
does anyone feel like their scrape is restricted quite a bit in 440 his? after skating them for a bit I feel like even my ollies are worse because i'm not used to having to move my leg quite so much to get a good scrape. can't tell if this is a shoe style thing or a me thing.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3252 on: May 05, 2021, 09:31:22 AM »

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3253 on: May 05, 2021, 06:24:51 PM »
am i going to hate my life going from Foy 306s to Es Accells ?  feels like i can hardly even feel the pedals in my car driving in these things...
Yes, because the foy is a very good shoe

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3254 on: May 05, 2021, 08:08:18 PM »
What’s the sizing on NB# like these days?

Last I checked a year and a half ago, all the cupsoles were running a half size small small.

I’m a textbook 12, but when I tried them on 12’s were too small and 13’s too big.  Since the universe decided there is no such thing as a 12.5 I was left out of the new balance party, which is a shame because they look like the best shoes goin’.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3255 on: May 05, 2021, 08:55:15 PM »
What’s the sizing on NB# like these days?

Last I checked a year and a half ago, all the cupsoles were running a half size small small.

I’m a textbook 12, but when I tried them on 12’s were too small and 13’s too big.  Since the universe decided there is no such thing as a 12.5 I was left out of the new balance party, which is a shame because they look like the best shoes goin’.

I'd say its true to size.

I wear a 10.5 in Nikes, Adidas and Vans. My 440 Highs are 10.5 and they fit great. I also heard rumours about weird sizing but ordering my usual size has not failed me yet with 2 pairs of NB and counting

Also on a more general note, I finally got my white 440 Highs today and I'm in love. Pics, wear test and other shit to follow if I get off my lazy ass and document it all.

one quick note: The gum sole is very squeaky on my laminate floor, different from my last pair of 440 lows but I 'aint mad

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3256 on: May 05, 2021, 09:08:36 PM »
440 highs or Crockett highs? Both look sick but I can't afford both atm.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3257 on: May 05, 2021, 10:25:35 PM »
440 highs or Crockett highs? Both look sick but I can't afford both atm.

The Crockett has a bulkier toe and thicker sole. 440's are more flexible out of the box because of the mesh sides but also feel tighter and more formed to my foot with the shape of the upper and angle of the heel.

So maybe go Crocketts if you have wider feet and want a more classic skate shoe shape and go with the 440 if you're into a sporty or athletic shoe

Either way these are both amazing shoes

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3258 on: May 06, 2021, 03:17:40 PM »
Diggin the 508's so far, having a much easier time breaking these in than 440s. Wish the toe cap was pointer like the 306. Overall though one of the best cupsoles I've tried from recent memory, likely sticking with these as my new go-to.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3259 on: May 06, 2021, 03:46:12 PM »
Diggin the 508's so far, having a much easier time breaking these in than 440s. Wish the toe cap was pointer like the 306. Overall though one of the best cupsoles I've tried from recent memory, likely sticking with these as my new go-to.

How wide are they compared to 440s?

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3260 on: May 07, 2021, 11:56:32 AM »
probably should’ve came on here first and asked the question, but I knew these were about to sell out in my size. Bought these 440 hi’s today in my normal size (9) TTF? because I’ve never owned any new balance skate shoes.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3261 on: May 07, 2021, 04:37:01 PM »
probably should’ve came on here first and asked the question, but I knew these were about to sell out in my size. Bought these 440 hi’s today in my normal size (9) TTF? because I’ve never owned any new balance skate shoes.
they're likely to be a little roomy but should fit alright!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3262 on: May 07, 2021, 04:46:59 PM »
probably should’ve came on here first and asked the question, but I knew these were about to sell out in my size. Bought these 440 hi’s today in my normal size (9) TTF? because I’ve never owned any new balance skate shoes.

They fit TTS for me! Definitely one of my favorite shoes.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3263 on: May 07, 2021, 06:00:14 PM »
probably should’ve came on here first and asked the question, but I knew these were about to sell out in my size. Bought these 440 hi’s today in my normal size (9) TTF? because I’ve never owned any new balance skate shoes.

Welcome to the white/green gang. They fit TTS. You should be fine my dude!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3264 on: May 10, 2021, 09:07:16 PM »
What’s the sizing on NB# like these days?

Last I checked a year and a half ago, all the cupsoles were running a half size small small.

I’m a textbook 12, but when I tried them on 12’s were too small and 13’s too big.  Since the universe decided there is no such thing as a 12.5 I was left out of the new balance party, which is a shame because they look like the best shoes goin’.

I've dipped into NB# twice, I wear a 10 in everything:

Westgate size 10 - too small
1010s in a 10 fucking massive, dropped to a 9.5 too tight (they are currently stretching in my closest in hopes I can salvage them) and but tight I feel the shoe has a very low toe box ceiling, especially the leather jawns; suede might be the right option for me in 9.5.

I REALLY want to try the Foy 306L (laceless) but I'm unsure what size to get....3rd time might be a charm (as I always feel slipons fit different). Anyone cop a pair yet?

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3265 on: May 11, 2021, 10:02:51 AM »
Grey day tiagos!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3267 on: May 11, 2021, 11:34:21 AM »
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440 highs or Crockett highs? Both look sick but I can't afford both atm.
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The Crockett has a bulkier toe and thicker sole. 440's are more flexible out of the box because of the mesh sides but also feel tighter and more formed to my foot with the shape of the upper and angle of the heel.

So maybe go Crocketts if you have wider feet and want a more classic skate shoe shape and go with the 440 if you're into a sporty or athletic shoe

Either way these are both amazing shoes

Thanks I have wide forefoot and like the idea of thicker sole so I probably go with Crocketts.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3268 on: May 11, 2021, 04:38:38 PM »
Daaaamn those Grey Day Tiagos are heeeeat. Doubt we'll get them in NZ tho :(

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #3269 on: May 14, 2021, 07:58:23 AM »
Anyone pick up the 306 slip on yet? The last three shoes I skated were regular 306s, love them for the breathability but wonder if that is compromised with the slip ons.