New Balance # containment thread

[Esmith5488]

I wanna know how these bad boys fit, hopefully this week I can get into vu and try a pair

[toe_knee]

Can’t wait, favorite shoe right now

[PAWL]

I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

[LebowskisRug]

@roth how do the 272 skate vs a 440?

[Hubba Bo-Tep]

Can’t wait, favorite shoe right now

Agreed.  I went from the Wheat/Black 1010s to the Etnites Marana and I'm just not feeling the Etnies.  I've been breaking in a pair of the White/Gum leather 1010s while I skate the Maranas and I'm just about to throw the towel in on the Maranas.  The 1010s are just too damned comfortable!  I quite like that white/black colourway too so they'll probably end up on ice while I skate the white leather pair.

[toe_knee]

I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

Yea man I wear 10.5 and always go tts in the tiagos and never has the problem, but everyone has a different foot I suppose

[rothdigga]

@roth how do the 272 skate vs a 440?

Since one is cup (440) and one is vulc (272) it's kind of a difficult comparison but I would say the length should be similar overall.  I've been stuck skating the 440-hi for so long that I'm still not ready to change. 

[kneebone]

@rothdigga any insight on why NB abandoned the synthetic suede toe patch for the newest 213s?  Seems like such a missed opportunity when 95% of the shoe is already animal-friendly, and it seemed like the Samarria sig version sold well.

[WideFeet]

Tried on the 272’s. A little more narrow that’s the 379’s, and if I were to buy, I would get a half size smaller than normal. 379 I wear a 10.5. 272’s I would get a 10.

A friend or mine had to get a half size down in the 272 from his normal size he gets in NB#.

Just wanted to throw that info out there for anyone interested in that shoe

[BugleBites]

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I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

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Yea man I wear 10.5 and always go tts in the tiagos and never has the problem, but everyone has a different foot I suppose

I've tried on every color that's come out. They're a bit too tight in my size and still have pretty bad heel lift. Most people I see skating them, including Tiago, crank the shit out of the laces. Guess it's necessary. 

[PAWL]

Be cool if some kind of mid version of the Tiago came out in some 90s hiking colors, so I wouldn’t have to worry about the heel lift cough @rothdigga cough

[Allen.]

My god I want to try those 272's.

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I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

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Yea man I wear 10.5 and always go tts in the tiagos and never has the problem, but everyone has a different foot I suppose

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I've tried on every color that's come out. They're a bit too tight in my size and still have pretty bad heel lift. Most people I see skating them, including Tiago, crank the shit out of the laces. Guess it's necessary.

Damn….I mean I don’t think I crank down on my shit?

[rothdigga]

Be cool if some kind of mid version of the Tiago came out in some 90s hiking colors, so I wouldn’t have to worry about the heel lift cough @rothdigga cough

Noted...will push this to priority#1 for those dudes  .  For reals, I'll let them know.  Mid 1010's would look super tight!

[rothdigga]

@rothdigga any insight on why NB abandoned the synthetic suede toe patch for the newest 213s?  Seems like such a missed opportunity when 95% of the shoe is already animal-friendly, and it seemed like the Samarria sig version sold well.

I'll have to ask why the synthetic isn't used over the suede.  Could be a cost issue...not 100% sure.  I do know that we're trying to expand our fully synthetic/vegan selection to more models than just the 420's.  Possibly 272 or something like that and if that's the case, I'll make sure I buy stock so that the people out there looking for vegan options will have a reliable shoe to go to. 

[MalHuis]

@rothdigga, when is there going to be a new numeric drop in South Africa? Its been a while.. And do you know what shoes are coming?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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@rothdigga any insight on why NB abandoned the synthetic suede toe patch for the newest 213s?  Seems like such a missed opportunity when 95% of the shoe is already animal-friendly, and it seemed like the Samarria sig version sold well.

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I'll have to ask why the synthetic isn't used over the suede.  Could be a cost issue...not 100% sure.  I do know that we're trying to expand our fully synthetic/vegan selection to more models than just the 420's.  Possibly 272 or something like that and if that's the case, I'll make sure I buy stock so that the people out there looking for vegan options will have a reliable shoe to go to. 

you’re doing gods work @rothdigga !
(Push for more cupsole models though)

[Crap]

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Be cool if some kind of mid version of the Tiago came out in some 90s hiking colors, so I wouldn’t have to worry about the heel lift cough @rothdigga cough

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Noted...will push this to priority#1 for those dudes  .  For reals, I'll let them know.  Mid 1010's would look super tight!

I have that same heel lift problem with my Tiagos, and I would echo that. I don't expect it to actually happen because a lot of people seem to love that shoe as-is, but even just one extra eyelet worth of coverage at the top would make a big difference.

The mid-top with the hiking inspiration is a good call - kind of like what they've done with some of the lifestyle models. Just add an extra eyelet and a couple of small details:

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Be cool if some kind of mid version of the Tiago came out in some 90s hiking colors, so I wouldn’t have to worry about the heel lift cough @rothdigga cough

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Noted...will push this to priority#1 for those dudes  .  For reals, I'll let them know.  Mid 1010's would look super tight!

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I have that same heel lift problem with my Tiagos, and I would echo that. I don't expect it to actually happen because a lot of people seem to love that shoe as-is, but even just one extra eyelet worth of coverage at the top would make a big difference.

The mid-top with the hiking inspiration is a good call - kind of like what they've done with some of the lifestyle models. Just add an extra eyelet and a couple of small details:

Damn at first I was kinda like a high top 1010…. Nah, but after seeing these, I could see it, that top pair is pretty dope. Need to get a pair of hiking shoes actually, my girl has recently taking up nature trails and skate shoes aren’t the most supportive

[6000 sux]

the 990v4 boots are cool too


and i get bad heel lift in the 1010s as well, it's a great shoe but i hate to have to crank down the laces on those, i'd love a mid

[IanBZHD]

NB and the Tiago are great shoes, but yes I'll add I do get heel slip on the Tiagos. For me, 75% of shoes do that for me so it's not a huge deal and they skated great. I felt like the shoe is just so soft and comfortable it doesn't hold your foot as tight as a more uncomfortable shoe would leading to heel slippage.

[daditude adjustment]

I would love a skate-able NB1500

[burm]

1010s to me have the least heelslip of any shoe ever, thanks to the added pads around the achilles.

[AlexOlsonsDashiki]

1010s to me have the least heelslip of any shoe ever, thanks to the added pads around the achilles.

I have to say that I did just get a pair in 9 that is not my normal size (8 in CTAS, 8.5 in most vans and GT Blazers) and they seem to not have any heel slip so far

I am absolutely in love with these. It was like the slap edition 440s all over again. Made me realize how badly I am fucking up only going with flimsy vulcs (a la CTAS and most vans)

[toe_knee]

1010s to me have the least heelslip of any shoe ever, thanks to the added pads around the achilles.

That’s what I’m saying, I haven’t had this problem at all



These lil red dudes keep my heel locked in, secure ass fit

[Damoforce]

Hey NB fam, which # would have the best lasting sole? I go through that the quickest usually of most shoes except the Twsawn where the side blows out fast. I skated the old PJ Ladd pro model and they were not bad. Thinking of trying something new

[BugleBites]

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I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

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Yea man I wear 10.5 and always go tts in the tiagos and never has the problem, but everyone has a different foot I suppose

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I've tried on every color that's come out. They're a bit too tight in my size and still have pretty bad heel lift. Most people I see skating them, including Tiago, crank the shit out of the laces. Guess it's necessary.

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Damn….I mean I don’t think I crank down on my shit?

You and Tony Ferguson are the first people I’ve seen rock them normal without cranking the laces. Must be your foot shape/heel shape.

Those things get great reviews tho. Tough as nails.

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I’m bummed Tiagos don’t fit my foot. Tts I get some heel lift, but if I sized down I’d crunch my toes : /

[close]

Yea man I wear 10.5 and always go tts in the tiagos and never has the problem, but everyone has a different foot I suppose

[close]

I've tried on every color that's come out. They're a bit too tight in my size and still have pretty bad heel lift. Most people I see skating them, including Tiago, crank the shit out of the laces. Guess it's necessary.

[close]

Damn….I mean I don’t think I crank down on my shit?

[close]

You and Tony Ferguson are the first people I’ve seen rock them normal without cranking the laces. Must be your foot shape/heel shape.

Those things get great reviews tho. Tough as nails.

Damn I’m in good company

[pointandclick]

Hey NB fam, which # would have the best lasting sole? I go through that the quickest usually of most shoes except the Twsawn where the side blows out fast. I skated the old PJ Ladd pro model and they were not bad. Thinking of trying something new

tiago 1010 has the most durable sole ive skated in a long time.

[PAWL]

@rothdigga



I'll take either 2 pairs of these as credit, or a job a new balance.

thanks.