New Balance # containment thread

[iw0]

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These 808’s are sick! September release right around the corner.   

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I could see these being popular as a “I won’t wear a kalis / DC” crowd looks for a kalis DC shoe as there is a resurgence. 

This next 18-24 months we will see a serious run on this type of silhouette. 

feeling the same way about this shoe. plus this colorway specifically made me think "out of the corner of my eye i'd say this was a DC shoe"

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These 808’s are sick! September release right around the corner.   

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They are really sick! To me it’s a better/mor cohesive design than the 1010s. I always thought the vamp looked a bit too long and I’m not a big fan of the midsole design on the 1010.
These 808s look really balanced to me silhouette wise with the shorter toebox, and I love the lil toelip that gives it a sporty look. I also dig the front lace loops, will look cool highlighted in future colorways.

The 1010 shoe, from above, in the ‘beef and broccoli’ cw, reminds me of sal 23s. The vamp on the 1010 does look too long, and the sizing isn’t quite right for me (heel slip), and the sole does wear down before the upper…but the comfort, and value on the 1010 is top tier.
The only other shoe I’ve tried that is fucking with the 1010 is the Tyshawn, which again has awesome materials imo, specifically in the arch midsole. I hope the lows are tts…
The 808s look real nice

[Crap]

That 808 looks really nice. Hoping they fit me a little better than the 1010’s do. A lot of really cool colourways are possible with all those panels and details. I’d love them in mostly white with a gum outsole.

[tom]

The only thing I’m concerned about is the midsole on those. If that Abzorb midsole runs the length of the shoe and is similar to the Fuelcell midsole of the 1010 then I’ll be sold. I need it to prevent back pain while skating

[theloniousmonk]

The only thing I’m concerned about is the midsole on those. If that Abzorb midsole runs the length of the shoe and is similar to the Fuelcell midsole of the 1010 then I’ll be sold. I need it to prevent back pain while skating

I’m curious to hear more about the tech in these as well. 1010s have done good things for my feet, body, and skating, and I am hoping these will be as good

[hobochimp]

I’m hyped for these. Need like an all white or white and cream colorway

[fulfillthedream]

just ordered some 868s. I love a good cup sole. The last NB# I had were the updated PJ Ladd's.


How are the 868s compared with the PJ Ladd's?

[the cowboy]

I've been skating some Foy's latly. Seriously good shoe. I'm never gonne skate Nike again.
Love how the foxing tape isent that tall, so you get more of a cupsole flick, and the suede holds up ALOT better then any Nike. The only con, which is not really a con, is that my foot is rather narrow, and these are slightly wide.

Foys are great.  I just skated through three pairs in a row.  If i could find em on sale would stock up and skate them exclusively.  Great durability (on the vulc scale), boardfeel and flick.

[eSK3]

just ordered some 868s. I love a good cup sole. The last NB# I had were the updated PJ Ladd's.


How are the 868s compared with the PJ Ladd's?

Do you have a time machine? 868 been gone for years now.

[iw0]

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just ordered some 868s. I love a good cup sole. The last NB# I had were the updated PJ Ladd's.


How are the 868s compared with the PJ Ladd's?

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Do you have a time machine? 868 been gone for years now.

lol well if you feel like traveling through time, hop in - https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=122733.0

[eSK3]

^yoooo there you go homie. Hope you eat good asf. 

[PatrickSkateman]

440 Hi gang.

Those things remind me of the original Nike McEnroe shoe, the Challenge Courts. Way better than Nike SB’s attempt at a re-release.

I hope they never leave the rotation.

[rothdigga]

440 Hi gang.

Those things remind me of the original Nike McEnroe shoe, the Challenge Courts. Way better than Nike SB’s attempt at a re-release.

I hope they never leave the rotation.

No plans for the 440 to leave the lineup.  That's the shoe I skate so I'll work from the inside to keep that bad boy around as long as I can.  I don't like to change my gear once I find a shoe that I like. 

[PatrickSkateman]

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440 Hi gang.

Those things remind me of the original Nike McEnroe shoe, the Challenge Courts. Way better than Nike SB’s attempt at a re-release.

I hope they never leave the rotation.

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No plans for the 440 to leave the lineup.  That's the shoe I skate so I'll work from the inside to keep that bad boy around as long as I can.  I don't like to change my gear once I find a shoe that I like.

Thank you, thank you. You’re far too kind.

[apport]

can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

[iw0]

can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

seconding this, and i won't hear any "well there is a 1010 colorway that looks like that, so just get that" arguments

[Underpressureflips]

Bring back the 598, or make a new shoe based off the 998

[Mantracker]

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can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

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seconding this, and i won't hear any "well there is a 1010 colorway that looks like that, so just get that" arguments

looks like the 1010 and the eS Evant had sex in a port-a-potty

[iw0]

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can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

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seconding this, and i won't hear any "well there is a 1010 colorway that looks like that, so just get that" arguments

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looks like the 1010 and the eS Evant had sex in a port-a-potty

so a NB# x HoneyBucket collab isn't what you're down for then?

[Gray Imp Sausage Metal]

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can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

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seconding this, and i won't hear any "well there is a 1010 colorway that looks like that, so just get that" arguments

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looks like the 1010 and the eS Evant had sex in a port-a-potty

Gonz’s first adidas pro model was also watching through a peep hole

[dunc]

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/new-balance-nm440-high-shoe-olive-aqua

Not sure if posted yet. But here you go

[dunc]

can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

Had a pair of those . Most horrible shoe as they were so stiff.

[dunc]

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/newe-balance-nm440-shoe-white-w-navy

Clear sole 440 hhhhhmmmmm???

[streetmeat]

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/newe-balance-nm440-shoe-white-w-navy

Clear sole 440 hhhhhmmmmm???

mother of god

[PatrickSkateman]

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can we get a numeric 850? always thought these would be cool to skate in

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seconding this, and i won't hear any "well there is a 1010 colorway that looks like that, so just get that" arguments

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looks like the 1010 and the eS Evant had sex in a port-a-potty

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Gonz’s first adidas pro model was also watching through a peep hole

These are sick and I need new chillers. Going on the NB site to find these now.

[PatrickSkateman]

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https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/newe-balance-nm440-shoe-white-w-navy

Clear sole 440 hhhhhmmmmm???

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mother of god

Made me want to watch Super Troopers tonight.

[notinternetfamous]

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/new-balance-nm440-high-shoe-olive-aqua

Not sure if posted yet. But here you go

not a fan of the hiking 440 high colorway (specifically the smoky green camo), but the look down factor with those laces are great

[RossDailey]

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/newe-balance-nm440-shoe-white-w-navy

Clear sole 440 hhhhhmmmmm???

The Black/White Westgate's are so good

https://embassy.co.nz/collections/new-releases/products/new-balance-508-westgate-shoe-black-w-white

[Huell Howser]

have yet to grab a pair of NB numerics. I've had my eye on a few different pairs of 440 lows for a while now... I've mostly worn vulcs the last few years so looking for something more comfy for daily shoes. How are they?

[PAWL]

wow those hiking 440s are not what i was hoping for. sheesh.