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[Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum]

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Anybody here putting off the N on new balances? Rocking the 5th pair of 272s in a row, horrible colorway this time but shot it so cheap that I had to buy it. I’m thinking of grinding off the N this time. Cannot deal with it anymore, especially on the 272

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grinding off?? there's a tool called a seam ripper which will easily remove the stitched on N

I cut the Ns off  some 212s with a box cutter blade. Easy enough. I'm not opposed to the N but some shoes look better with a total minimalist look.

[notinternetfamous]

https://www.zumiez.com/new-balance-numeric-440-high-tom-knox-white-red-blue-skate-shoes.html
the big Z has one of the best 440 high colorways for $42

[moonordie]

https://www.zumiez.com/new-balance-numeric-440-high-tom-knox-white-red-blue-skate-shoes.html
the big Z has one of the best 440 high colorways for $42

God, I'd kill for those. Impossible to find in Europe

[LebowskisRug]

That's an example of a color where I would cut the N off.

The Jake Darwin ones were super clean and didn't seem to sell well. CCS and some shops on Parade have been blowing them up. I loved them.

[dunc]

It's an N I thought it was a Z.

[Sila]

I've got some white and green 440 highs on standby and those N's are getting chopped off for sure

[rothdigga]

Looks like the Westgate 913 is back in production. A better shoe than the 508 in my opinion

https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-brandon-westgate-913/NM913V1-42810.html

FYI guys...if you're a fan of the 913's, please grab these NOW.  Our factory had moved on from the machine used to make part of this sole unit for this shoe specifically so this will most likely be the LAST colorway we are able to make of them.  So if you like them, I would suggest stocking up before they're gone.  No new colors coming.  Sorry!

[moonordie]

Probably I'm mostly alone on this but I like the N. Makes me think about MJ emericas + the short version of my name is Nacho so I feel pretty damn fly with them

[Watson]

the short version of my name is Nacho

What's the long version of your name? Nachossington?

[Fifty8mm]

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the short version of my name is Nacho

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What's the long version of your name? Nachossington?

Ignacio maybe.

[sus]

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Looks like the Westgate 913 is back in production. A better shoe than the 508 in my opinion

https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-brandon-westgate-913/NM913V1-42810.html

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FYI guys...if you're a fan of the 913's, please grab these NOW.  Our factory had moved on from the machine used to make part of this sole unit for this shoe specifically so this will most likely be the LAST colorway we are able to make of them.  So if you like them, I would suggest stocking up before they're gone.  No new colors coming.  Sorry!

i'm assuming you guys own the mold to the outsole since you guys have had the shoe in production for a few years now, hypothetically couldn't you guys just send it to another factory and continue production of the 913?

[somedudefromnj]

Cant believe how solid the outsole is on these shoes without sacrificing board feel

[moonordie]

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the short version of my name is Nacho

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What's the long version of your name? Nachossington?

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Ignacio maybe.

Exactly but I would totally change it to Nachossington

[Bubblegum Tate]

[Deepern0ah]

I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

[gaunting]

I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

definitely not. 440’s are probably one the slimmest cupsoles width wise you can buy.

[Lee Ralphs Dear Old Mum]

I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

I have wide feet especially in the toe department. I use 11.5 in 212s/ 213s (little snug but doable) and a 12 in a 440 and they are super comfy with plenty of room for my fucked up toes width wise.

[LebowskisRug]

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I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

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definitely not. 440’s are probably one the slimmest cupsoles width wise you can buy.

Absolute horse shit. I have D/E feet and compared the sole width to a ton of shoes in the shop and they were for sure one of the widest. Like physically put the soles together and tried them on. The 508 is definitely narrower and although the 1010 magically fit me well others have noted they fit narrower.

There are different feet shapes as well. I have Greek shaped feet, which influences how rounded or pointed of a toebox you might like.

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I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

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definitely not. 440’s are probably one the slimmest cupsoles width wise you can buy.

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Absolute horse shit. I have D/E feet and compared the sole width to a ton of shoes in the shop and they were for sure one of the widest. Like physically put the soles together and tried them on. The 508 is definitely narrower and although the 1010 magically fit me well others have noted they fit narrower.

There are different feet shapes as well. I have Greek shaped feet, which influences how rounded or pointed of a toebox you might like.

damn man, my bad. lol no offense to anyone. I’m just going based off all the different shoes I’ve skated the past 21 years. it’s just I have super skinny, narrow feet, and I thought they were shockingly slim for a cupsole, and they’re more tight than loose on my slim feet. also, I’ve never skated any other NB shoe besides the 440, so I have no other shoe to reference it.

[Made In China]

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I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

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definitely not. 440’s are probably one the slimmest cupsoles width wise you can buy.

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Absolute horse shit. I have D/E feet and compared the sole width to a ton of shoes in the shop and they were for sure one of the widest. Like physically put the soles together and tried them on. The 508 is definitely narrower and although the 1010 magically fit me well others have noted they fit narrower.

There are different feet shapes as well. I have Greek shaped feet, which influences how rounded or pointed of a toebox you might like.

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damn man, my bad. lol no offense to anyone. I’m just going based off all the different shoes I’ve skated the past 21 years. it’s just I have super skinny, narrow feet, and I thought they were shockingly slim for a cupsole, and they’re more tight than loose on my slim feet. also, I’ve never skated any other NB shoe besides the 440, so I have no other shoe to reference it.

I have pretty wide feet and my 440 highs fit well for me true to size. I don't know if that's different with the lows. I could imagine that the lows might be a little slimmer?

[LebowskisRug]

Ya I sounded aggro, but I'm not mad it's just not a true statement. Most New Balances are on the wider side in general but that one is fairly square and wide. It seems a lot of people also size down in it so maybe that's why you were snug?

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idk man.  I’ve had three pairs and all of them were leather maybe that’s why? 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’m sure the suede breaks in better. just ordered them in that wheat/timberland suede color, so we’ll see. still my fav shoe regardless

[Mean salto]

Something to consider for wide footers is a hightop shoe can generally be stretched out more. Obvs the sole isn't gonna change much but the upper is usually made a bit taller so (depending on the design) if you loosen the laces you should be able to get a bit more give side to side. 440s are pretty L shaped tho so might not be as good for this

[fakiefs180]

Anyone has some recommendations for another insole for the 440 low? I really like the shoe as it is, it is just that the balls of my feet hurt a bit after a while. Not sure if I need to wear that shoe in more or if it is the insole. I am in Europe tho, but i saw on the NB site, they sell some aftermarket insoles. And I am a 7.5 US and don't know if a 7 or 8 would be better sizewise for another insole.

Thanks in advance pals.

[wax poetic]

And I am a 7.5 US and don't know if a 7 or 8 would be better sizewise for another insole.

Thanks in advance pals.

When changing out insoles go bigger and trim as needed

[notinternetfamous]

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I'm sure this has been answered too many times already but, do the 440s work well with a wide foot? And y'all going tts? Appreciate the help!

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definitely not. 440’s are probably one the slimmest cupsoles width wise you can buy.

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Absolute horse shit. I have D/E feet and compared the sole width to a ton of shoes in the shop and they were for sure one of the widest. Like physically put the soles together and tried them on. The 508 is definitely narrower and although the 1010 magically fit me well others have noted they fit narrower.

There are different feet shapes as well. I have Greek shaped feet, which influences how rounded or pointed of a toebox you might like.

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damn man, my bad. lol no offense to anyone. I’m just going based off all the different shoes I’ve skated the past 21 years. it’s just I have super skinny, narrow feet, and I thought they were shockingly slim for a cupsole, and they’re more tight than loose on my slim feet. also, I’ve never skated any other NB shoe besides the 440, so I have no other shoe to reference it.

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I have pretty wide feet and my 440 highs fit well for me true to size. I don't know if that's different with the lows. I could imagine that the lows might be a little slimmer?

totally agree. I have wide+flat feet and I've skated the lows before. they felt pretty narrow in the arch area where it would cause some pain in the first 20 minutes of skating then it would either go away or the pain would be tolerable. I recently got some 440 highs and they felt a lot more roomier which seems to align with everyone's experience here on SLAP. I didn't think there would be that much of a difference, but I clearly feel it when walking around in them.

[zozu]

Anyone has some recommendations for another insole for the 440 low? I really like the shoe as it is, it is just that the balls of my feet hurt a bit after a while. Not sure if I need to wear that shoe in more or if it is the insole. I am in Europe tho, but i saw on the NB site, they sell some aftermarket insoles. And I am a 7.5 US and don't know if a 7 or 8 would be better sizewise for another insole.

Thanks in advance pals.

I used some CX foam insoles lying around from an old pair of LL Cons and they fit perfect and made the shoe much better for impact.
both shoes were the same size, this was for a 440 hi but I assume the fit would be the same.

[pointandclick]

Anyone has some recommendations for another insole for the 440 low? I really like the shoe as it is, it is just that the balls of my feet hurt a bit after a while. Not sure if I need to wear that shoe in more or if it is the insole. I am in Europe tho, but i saw on the NB site, they sell some aftermarket insoles. And I am a 7.5 US and don't know if a 7 or 8 would be better sizewise for another insole.

Thanks in advance pals.

throw and adidas polyurethane/adiprene insole in from busenitz pros.

[LebowskisRug]

Anyone has some recommendations for another insole for the 440 low? I really like the shoe as it is, it is just that the balls of my feet hurt a bit after a while. Not sure if I need to wear that shoe in more or if it is the insole. I am in Europe tho, but i saw on the NB site, they sell some aftermarket insoles. And I am a 7.5 US and don't know if a 7 or 8 would be better sizewise for another insole.

Thanks in advance pals.

I use Superfeet Run Comfort in mine and friends use the Adapt Run. NB sells rebranded versions of both of those. Always go bigger and trim the front. The 440 stock insoles are terrible.

[LebowskisRug]

The 440 high and low are different in that the collar area of the low is stiffer and takes up the tension lower on the shoe. This means the laces tension the arch and mid foot more than the high and create a lower volume mid foot. The width of the shoe is the same, but the volume is different. My highs always feel a bit looser and more flexible and this makes sense since the collar/top lace holes are further from the midfoot. I have low volume feet so the lows fit more snug to my advantage.