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[AsianVegan]

Nailed it Atiba

[RichardBarkley]

Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

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Nailed it Atiba

Is that an all black 808 with a rubber toe that Tiago is skating in the Primitive X Tupac clip? I thought it was at first and tried to pause but it couldn't see clearly. Kind of looks like an old Emerica, especially with white laces. Reynolds samples?

[Mongo Lloyd]

Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

1010 is more tts, and won’t squeeze your feet to death.

Neither will lock your heel in.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Nailed it Atiba

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Is that an all black 808 with a rubber toe that Tiago is skating in the Primitive X Tupac clip? I thought it was at first and tried to pause but it couldn't see clearly. Kind of looks like an old Emerica, especially with white laces. Reynolds samples?

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Hah I guess that’s why I was thinking of it.

[MetalAnkleMan]

https://www.titus-shop.com/en/new-balance-numeric-mens-shoes-1010-v1-white-blue-yellow-0605183/

Titus has a restock of the OG 1st color way of the 1010, maybe this is indication US will be getting a restock as well?

Also with The Boss rocking 1010/808 I would imagine sales would go up in those models and hopefully we can get more color ways, it seems like the 306 has a new color way come out every 2 weeks lol would love to see the 1010's on that same program.

[RichardBarkley]

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Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

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1010 is more tts, and won’t squeeze your feet to death.

Neither will lock your heel in.

Cheers

[tzhangdox]

https://www.titus-shop.com/en/new-balance-numeric-mens-shoes-1010-v1-white-blue-yellow-0605183/

Titus has a restock of the OG 1st color way of the 1010, maybe this is indication US will be getting a restock as well?

Also with The Boss rocking 1010/808 I would imagine sales would go up in those models and hopefully we can get more color ways, it seems like the 306 has a new color way come out every 2 weeks lol would love to see the 1010's on that same program.

Shit hope this means that the first all black colourway will drop in the US too that one is easily one of the best tiago colorways to date

[Sketch Hitchcock]

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Is that an all black 808 with a rubber toe that Tiago is skating in the Primitive X Tupac clip? I thought it was at first and tried to pause but it couldn't see clearly. Kind of looks like an old Emerica, especially with white laces. Reynolds samples?

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Looks exactly like that

Stoked this will be the next shoe I buy, may take a year or so for sales to come around, but it’s firmly on my wishlist.  Couldnt find the Tiago 1010 deal of my dreams yet but actually am glad I waited now

It looks just how I’d picture the perfect skate shoe, and the N pattern is pretty subtle here, Emerica-esque for sure.  I really like it.

[lildonut92]

I’m 30 and starting to feel the pain a lot easier in my feet and knees. I also have wide feet. What’s the consensus on best nb cupsoles for the wide footed? I tried on 440’s and they were alright. But I like shoes with just a little bit more bulk.

[DarkPools]

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Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

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1010 is more tts, and won’t squeeze your feet to death.

Neither will lock your heel in.

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Cheers

I tried on the 808 and I'll disagree that that it won't lock your heel in. The 1010 can be less secure in the heel, but the 808 is better in that area. Plus, you sit in the entire shoe a bit more than the 1010. I feel like thst makes them less "tippy" or "slippery" in the heel than the 1010.

[Murge]

I’m 30 and starting to feel the pain a lot easier in my feet and knees. I also have wide feet. What’s the consensus on best nb cupsoles for the wide footed? I tried on 440’s and they were alright. But I like shoes with just a little bit more bulk.

If you still want a thinner shoe with a better sole. I suggest 508s. But try them on if possible. I went TTS and they are on the verge of slightly too big.

[Mongo Lloyd]

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Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

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1010 is more tts, and won’t squeeze your feet to death.

Neither will lock your heel in.

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Cheers

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I tried on the 808 and I'll disagree that that it won't lock your heel in. The 1010 can be less secure in the heel, but the 808 is better in that area. Plus, you sit in the entire shoe a bit more than the 1010. I feel like thst makes them less "tippy" or "slippery" in the heel than the 1010.

Neither lock my heel in (especially when bending at the toe in any form) 808 being much worse.

But I will say I have weird feet, so maybe they work fine for normal footed people?

I also wanna give an update on my 808 struggle. Since taking the heatgun to the shoe they’re now super snug and comfortable. It took a lot of modifying and stretching to make this shoe work for me, but now that it’s there it’s pretty damn cozy (toe box height aside).

[nitro89]

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Which one feels better?

The 808 or 1010?

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1010 is more tts, and won’t squeeze your feet to death.

Neither will lock your heel in.

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Cheers

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I tried on the 808 and I'll disagree that that it won't lock your heel in. The 1010 can be less secure in the heel, but the 808 is better in that area. Plus, you sit in the entire shoe a bit more than the 1010. I feel like thst makes them less "tippy" or "slippery" in the heel than the 1010.

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Neither lock my heel in (especially when bending at the toe in any form) 808 being much worse.

But I will say I have weird feet, so maybe they work fine for normal footed people?

I also wanna give an update on my 808 struggle. Since taking the heatgun to the shoe they’re now super snug and comfortable. It took a lot of modifying and stretching to make this shoe work for me, but now that it’s there it’s pretty damn cozy (toe box height aside).

i had the old heel slip when i first got my 1010's.
Since then ive been lacing like this and it works for me so it may work for you too.

[Mongo Lloyd]

Thanks! I was wondering if there were any tying tips for improving heel lift.

[lildonut92]

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I’m 30 and starting to feel the pain a lot easier in my feet and knees. I also have wide feet. What’s the consensus on best nb cupsoles for the wide footed? I tried on 440’s and they were alright. But I like shoes with just a little bit more bulk.

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If you still want a thinner shoe with a better sole. I suggest 508s. But try them on if possible. I went TTS and they are on the verge of slightly too big.

I was definitely thinking about the 508 as an option. What’s wrong with the 440’s sole?

As a side note I’m a lifetime vans guy. Mainly half cabs. I’ve worn the same size in most vans for years. I picked up a pair of the new skate half cabs and my feet were being strangled so hard. This is why I’m here haha.

[Mean salto]

^^^i think the 508 is being discontinued. So if youre after a shoe you'll be wearing for the next year or so might want to stock up.
Heard good things about the 288 sport, looks like it could be similar ish to the 508 (but haven't tried it yet myself)

[Murge]

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I’m 30 and starting to feel the pain a lot easier in my feet and knees. I also have wide feet. What’s the consensus on best nb cupsoles for the wide footed? I tried on 440’s and they were alright. But I like shoes with just a little bit more bulk.

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If you still want a thinner shoe with a better sole. I suggest 508s. But try them on if possible. I went TTS and they are on the verge of slightly too big.

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I was definitely thinking about the 508 as an option. What’s wrong with the 440’s sole?

As a side note I’m a lifetime vans guy. Mainly half cabs. I’ve worn the same size in most vans for years. I picked up a pair of the new skate half cabs and my feet were being strangled so hard. This is why I’m here haha.

Nothings wrong with the 440 sole. I said that bad. The 440 sole is just a thinner cup sole. Close to a vulc. The 508 has a thicker sore and kinda has chambers in it it looks like from weartested https://www.weartested.com/nb-westgate-508/ so it feels more cushion and comfortable to me.  But I’m also 37 worked a lot if physical jobs so my knees feel  like shit after skating sometimes and these helped that or lessened it. But the heel slip is there. I lace them the way posted above. But if you typically skate vulcs you may really enjoy the 440. It’s like a gods best if both worlds type shoe

[LebowskisRug]

I've said it a ton of times but I just use a different insole in the 440. Superfeet Run Comfort or Adapt Run. NB sells branded versions of both. Adds just enough padding and support.

[Mongo Lloyd]

I have another very strange observation I wanted to add regarding the 808.

I have 2 pairs, one white/navy another wheat/gum. The white/navy pair is the one I had to heat and reshape to make fit my feet. The wheat/gum pair fits perfectly fine out of the box. So for whatever reason there were/are differences in the pliability of the suede between the two color ways. *I did cut the side flaps off of the insoles on both models*

Not sure that this will help anyone here, but I found it to be mildly interesting at least.

[MetalAnkleMan]

I have another very strange observation I wanted to add regarding the 808.

I have 2 pairs, one white/navy another wheat/gum. The white/navy pair is the one I had to heat and reshape to make fit my feet. The wheat/gum pair fits perfectly fine out of the box. So for whatever reason there were/are differences in the pliability of the suede between the two color ways. *I did cut the side flaps off of the insoles on both models*

Not sure that this will help anyone here, but I found it to be mildly interesting at least.

I feel your pain about the 808 and the nightmare it gave you, a while back I made a post of the difference of the 808 Vs 1010. The 808 fit wise was a pain and I did all the things you did to try to make it work, ended up just giving them away. The wheat 808 colorway is all suede and I believe thats why it has a slightly better fit (more stretchy) All in all I have jacked feet w/ history of ankle surgery and the 1010 is my shoe of choice. Mesh toe color ways for wide feet folks. Makes a huge difference. 

[Coping Grinder]

^^^i think the 508 is being discontinued. So if youre after a shoe you'll be wearing for the next year or so might want to stock up.
Heard good things about the 288 sport, looks like it could be similar ish to the 508 (but haven't tried it yet myself)

Unless they're planning on doing Brandon Westgate absolutely dirty, I doubt the 508 will be going anywhere anytime soon. Upon reviewing this thread they will be unable to produce his other model, the 913, so they'd be knocking this man down from two pro models to none in one fell swoop!

[lildonut92]

Out of sheer curiosity I ordered a pair of 808’s will report back.

[somedudefromnj]

^^^i think the 508 is being discontinued. So if youre after a shoe you'll be wearing for the next year or so might want to stock up.
Heard good things about the 288 sport, looks like it could be similar ish to the 508 (but haven't tried it yet myself)

I know it is my only contribution to this thread but I am obsessed with the 288 sport. They feel amazing and are a beauty to look down at. Got them after trying the 440, and like most said the 440 feel so thin. The 288s feel protective with more than enough board feel if that makes sense. The upper is solid too, but may feel a bit like a glove to some (which I love)

Shot a message to someone who gets shoes from NB and she mentioned the 288 being similar to the 508. Hoping I can get my hands on a pair if theyre really getting discontinued

[Mean salto]

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^^^i think the 508 is being discontinued. So if youre after a shoe you'll be wearing for the next year or so might want to stock up.
Heard good things about the 288 sport, looks like it could be similar ish to the 508 (but haven't tried it yet myself)

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Unless they're planning on doing Brandon Westgate absolutely dirty, I doubt the 508 will be going anywhere anytime soon. Upon reviewing this thread they will be unable to produce his other model, the 913, so they'd be knocking this man down from two pro models to none in one fell swoop!

FUCK my brain is melting. Sorry everyone it was the 913 that's being discontinued not the 508. Me fukn dum

[Mongo Lloyd]

Ok, I’m back with another observational update regarding sizing of the 808 vs the 1010.

I bought a second pair of the 808 wheat/gum colorway half size up (size 11), and I compared them to the 10.5 1010. The size 11 808 shoe is exactly the same size as the 10.5 1010 in a side by side comparison.

This has been a lot of invested money in trying to find what works for me, but I’m happy I could share my nerdy findings with the folks in this thread.

[Sketch Hitchcock]

Ok, I’m back with another observational update regarding sizing of the 808 vs the 1010.

I bought a second pair of the 808 wheat/gum colorway half size up (size 11), and I compared them to the 10.5 1010. The size 11 808 shoe is exactly the same size as the 10.5 1010 in a side by side comparison.

This has been a lot of invested money in trying to find what works for me, but I’m happy I could share my nerdy findings with the folks in this thread.

The shittiest thing about being a 13 is there are no half sizes

[Mongo Lloyd]

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Ok, I’m back with another observational update regarding sizing of the 808 vs the 1010.

I bought a second pair of the 808 wheat/gum colorway half size up (size 11), and I compared them to the 10.5 1010. The size 11 808 shoe is exactly the same size as the 10.5 1010 in a side by side comparison.

This has been a lot of invested money in trying to find what works for me, but I’m happy I could share my nerdy findings with the folks in this thread.

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The shittiest thing about being a 13 is there are no half sizes

Yeah, that’s gotta suck! I don’t even have big feet, just the one odd wide/weird shaped foot, and even accommodating the difference in size between the two is a pain.

One the one hand I contemplated not updating this thread with every little finding I came across, but if it helps a few people make informed purchases it was well worth it.

[Richard Skidder]

I had completely forgotten about the 913 until I saw them on the New Balance website just now. Are you guys sure it’s being discontinued?

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

[iw0]

I had completely forgotten about the 913 until I saw them on the New Balance website just now. Are you guys sure it’s being discontinued?

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

unfortunately we're pretty sure

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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!