New Balance # containment thread

[kneebone]

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@rothdigga just curious if there was a timeline you could divulge on any vegan options in the pipeline? maybe more 420s or i think it was 440s that were mentioned back in september?

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Echoing this request

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heard from a friend of a friend vegan 440s are on the way

really hoping for lows, but if they're a Ryan Lay thing I imagine they will be highs

[Alexactly]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

[rothdigga]

@rothdigga just curious if there was a timeline you could divulge on any vegan options in the pipeline? maybe more 420s or i think it was 440s that were mentioned back in september?

Next batch won't sadly be until Summer 2023 for us.  Vegan 440 (it's a low) will be out around the same time as the next 420 colorway. 

[hayduke lives]

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@rothdigga just curious if there was a timeline you could divulge on any vegan options in the pipeline? maybe more 420s or i think it was 440s that were mentioned back in september?

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Next batch won't sadly be until Summer 2023 for us.  Vegan 440 (it's a low) will be out around the same time as the next 420 colorway.

thanks, appreciate the response.

[YeoWhattup]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

Yesssssssssss

[Big Baby Jesus]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

Would be great to get some of these options but they’d end up turning into dunks and only non skaters would be getting their hands on them.

Was a little surprised how shitty the materials are on the 550s when I saw a deconstruction video on them. Super thin, plastic coated leather.

[iw0]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

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Would be great to get some of these options but they’d end up turning into dunks and only non skaters would be getting their hands on them.

Was a little surprised how shitty the materials are on the 550s when I saw a deconstruction video on them. Super thin, plastic coated leather.

hate to do a nb defense post but -

to be fair, it seems to be most fashion/casual sneakers at this point have leather like that. especially the ones that one dude does teardowns of. dunks really didn't fare much better iirc. regardless, the 550 is still a good shoe i m o, dunno if i'd skate them though if only because of their lack of boardfeel and they are pretty weighty all things considered

and speaking of dunks, nb has done better (lately) than nike about getting 550's out with enough stock & keeping the bots away. taking a look on their site, they have almost all of their 550 models in stock in most sizes, the only ones sold out being kids models. so here's hoping if any of those CT series make it to reality, we'd be able to get them

[actionhack]

I’m curious when those New Balance x Primitive 1010’s will be dropping.

[IpathCats]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

Yea most of these fuck. Especially if they did some more modern colorways, these could basically all be sick.

Also coming here to plug my 3 pairs of 1010's (size 10) for sale in the classified section. will post pics soon

https://www.slapmagazine.com/index.php?topic=124145.0

[YungJugg]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

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Would be great to get some of these options but they’d end up turning into dunks and only non skaters would be getting their hands on them.

Was a little surprised how shitty the materials are on the 550s when I saw a deconstruction video on them. Super thin, plastic coated leather.

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hate to do a nb defense post but -

to be fair, it seems to be most fashion/casual sneakers at this point have leather like that. especially the ones that one dude does teardowns of. dunks really didn't fare much better iirc.

He said the 550s leather is definitely worse than Nike. The leather doesn't even have grain pattern, its cheap suede with a thick plastic layering. It’s also ~1mm thick, Dunks ~1.5mm and SB Dunks ~1.8mm

Leather quality aside, the 550s are well built and a great looking shoe imo.

[Alexactly]

Well, 550s are NOT a skate shoe. It shouldn't be surprising that they use materials that don't have durability in mind.

These new suede ones look much more skateable tho: https://www.newbalance.com/pd/bb550/BB550V1-40557.html

[iw0]

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That CT535 and CT660 would be soooo damn nice. My recent interest in NB largely stems from seeing Tiago skate some 550s in that MACBA line in Define. It seems that NB doesn't want to cross streams with the skate line and their mainstream/lifestyle/athletic lines... but it would be very dope if they did.

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Would be great to get some of these options but they’d end up turning into dunks and only non skaters would be getting their hands on them.

Was a little surprised how shitty the materials are on the 550s when I saw a deconstruction video on them. Super thin, plastic coated leather.

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hate to do a nb defense post but -

to be fair, it seems to be most fashion/casual sneakers at this point have leather like that. especially the ones that one dude does teardowns of. dunks really didn't fare much better iirc.

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He said the 550s leather is definitely worse than Nike. The leather doesn't even have grain pattern, its cheap suede with a thick plastic layering. It’s also ~1mm thick, Dunks ~1.5mm and SB Dunks ~1.8mm

Leather quality aside, the 550s are well built and a great looking shoe imo.

yeah honestly i didn't clock the difference only that they were both meh leather and i might be recalling the non-sb dunk vs sb dunk video more than the 550 re: comparison, so ty for the clarification on that

and definitely agree that they are well built and look great

[LebowskisRug]

Would there ever be a comfort or performance related reason for using a thinner leather? Like getting a shoe that flexes and molds to the foot better? I had a pair of leather dunks one that were stiff as hell until weeks and weeks in and then they looked like a wrinkly albino ballsack.

[Thebird]

I have heard that the 440 high is wider than the low.  Is this the whole shoe, or a certain section?

[logjammin]

I'm not one to break away from "core" brands besides Vans, but something about NB# is intriguing since they do seem to have really supportive shoes. So far I've tried on the 440 and 1010. 440 felt meh and not really cupsole-ey for being one, and the 1010 is way too agressive of an arch and feels like I'm walking with my heels raised too much, they hurt my feet just walking around the shop in them. But I really want to like them at the same time. Dumb rant over, cheers frens.

[Deadringer]

I have heard that the 440 high is wider than the low.  Is this the whole shoe, or a certain section?

Never tried the low, skating the high and they don't seem narrow. I have replaced the insoles with Cons ones and all good.

[art hellman]

I have heard that the 440 high is wider than the low.  Is this the whole shoe, or a certain section?

there's just a lil more room in the shoe in order to accommodate the ankle/high portion of the shoe... I don't have the design/manufacturing vocabularly to describe it any better than that it feels a little wider/roomier.  I don't think the last or any other part of the shoe is actually wider.

[RossDailey]

Doess the NB# rubber grip any better lately (especially compared to Vans).

I used to skate the 224 & 225's until I got sick of slipping around & went back to Vans.

[Atiba Applebum]

Can we format the topic title to be like the general shoes and Nike shoes threads.    This one isn’t so bad, but together with the Vans thread, it’s driving me a little loopy

[FakieFlipCG]

[munchbox]

are they designed to be skated?
these mid soles look better than the og 440s

[iw0]

are they designed to be skated?
these mid soles look better than the og 440s

gonna skate them regardless, tbh

[CossRooper]

I've comfortably been running a size 12 in every single shoe brand (Lakai, Clarks dress shoes, NB Tiago 1010, Reeboks, etc etc) for 5 years and have exactly 11 3/4 inch long feet. i got some 808s in size 12 and they were way to tight in the toe box. since theres no size 12.5, i had to size up to the 13. They fit perfectly!

So anyone just an FYI for anyone buying the 808s: try em on and pay attention to the fit in the toe and on the top of the foot. I recommend going a half size or even a full size up, even if you are a size 12 in the 1010s.

the wheat ones are beautiful ass shoes btw. haven't taken them off for 18 hours very hyped.

[Vintagebody]

I just have to praise NB once again. Been skating the 440's for... I dont even remember for how long!
3 new decks (fresh grip extra wear). They can easly last a month or two longer! Unlike the 306's, which I retired duo to the sole's pattern gotten worn down, these 440s last alot longer in that regard.

[munchbox]

I've comfortably been running a size 12 in every single shoe brand (Lakai, Clarks dress shoes, NB Tiago 1010, Reeboks, etc etc) for 5 years and have exactly 11 3/4 inch long feet. i got some 808s in size 12 and they were way to tight in the toe box. since theres no size 12.5, i had to size up to the 13. They fit perfectly!

So anyone just an FYI for anyone buying the 808s: try em on and pay attention to the fit in the toe and on the top of the foot. I recommend going a half size or even a full size up, even if you are a size 12 in the 1010s.

the wheat ones are beautiful ass shoes btw. haven't taken them off for 18 hours very hyped.

mens shoe sizing is super fucky and annoying like that
a quick google search says an 11.75” shoe can fall between:
11.5, 12, or 13+ in US sizing. basically try before you buy

[PAWL]

oooh baby

[Crap]

I hope they do a 440 Trail low. I didn't like it in that green/purple colourway, and I thought new colours would be better, but it still doesn't quite do it for me. I think it's that speed lacing on the top 2 eyelets - takes the hiking theme a little further than I want to go. I really like the looks of that sole, though. Wish I would have gotten ahold of the Primitive collab 574's that they did with it.

[gaunting]

I have heard that the 440 high is wider than the low.  Is this the whole shoe, or a certain section?

IMO, yes. just got done skating the 440 high, now skating the 440 low. the toe box on the high did seem just a bit roomier than the low. although I love both, the low is just the perfect shoe. never had a skate shoe I like this much.

[LebowskisRug]

What I noticed mostly is the low feels a tad stiffer because the heel collar is lower and closer to the midfoot, which seems to stiffen the rear of the shoe. I've got low and high in front of me and visually cannot tell, but the suede always feel roomier to me than leather. I definitely prefer the leather.

[Thebird]

Got some highs, and they do feel slightly roomier than the lows, maybe even slightly longer, but I held the bottoms of the high and low against each other, and they are identical.  I'm thinking the hightop maybe holds your foot back in the shoe better?