New Balance # containment thread

[lemonchicken91]

are the 288 Sport true to size?

Been wanting some 1010s but need to try on first

[moonordie]

are the 288 Sport true to size?

Been wanting some 1010s but need to try on first

TTS in my experience.
Btw can we have longer laces on the 808 please?

[Eric Dolphy]

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are the 288 Sport true to size?

Been wanting some 1010s but need to try on first

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TTS in my experience.
Btw can we have longer laces on the 808 please?

Yeah this, I’ve had to swap mine out just to deal with this issue.

[lildonut92]

Just had a pair of 508 and 440 lows delivered yesterday (Ordered both from a skate shop). My size is always hard to find at locals.

Really digging the way these 508’s fit. Very comfortable. The feel better on my feet than the 440, honestly. Went half size down on the 508 and tts on the 440. If the 508 skates as good as it feels then it’ll probably become my go-to. NB#, please don’t discontinue them! Haha

[Murge]

Just had a pair of 508 and 440 lows delivered yesterday (Ordered both from a skate shop). My size is always hard to find at locals.

Really digging the way these 508’s fit. Very comfortable. The feel better on my feet than the 440, honestly. Went half size down on the 508 and tts on the 440. If the 508 skates as good as it feels then it’ll probably become my go-to. NB#, please don’t discontinue them! Haha

508s are crazy comfortable. I got them to skate and was so comfy I wore them since last summer and finally had a second session on them yesterday.  Trying to get used to the cup so I can’t make a comment on how they skate.

[Thebird]

Is the toebox in the 508 as wide as the 440?

[eSK3]

Is the toebox in the 508 as wide as the 440?

Bit more narrow and closer to the top of your foot.

[Thebird]

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Is the toebox in the 508 as wide as the 440?

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Bit more narrow and closer to the top of your foot.

Thats what I needed to hear.  Thank you.

[bumpnrun]

Can anyone comment on 212 and 272 width and sizing. TTS? I'd like a wider toe box shoe.

[Candied cigarettes]

Can anyone comment on 212 and 272 width and sizing. TTS? I'd like a wider toe box shoe.

Yeah, the 212s definitely have a wide toe box and a wider mid foot which i like. I think they fit tts, but I’m not sure if my feet are actually “true” tp size so I can’t provide good information on that aspect

[MOE SYZLAK]

1/2 size up on the 808s?
Or TTS?

[hobochimp]

Anyone know if there’s plans for like an all white 1010? Maybe similar color way to the jake Darwen 440 hi? Just putting that out there. Would be my only shoe for a while if it happened

[Sundaynuggets]

1/2 size up on the 808s?
Or TTS?

Half size up. I usually wear a 10 and 10.5 are perfect in 808 whereas the size 10 work but are slightly cramped

[streetmeat]

i’ll take 5 pairs

[McCly]

Anyone know if there’s plans for like an all white 1010? Maybe similar color way to the jake Darwen 440 hi? Just putting that out there. Would be my only shoe for a while if it happened

I know you probably mean like white/white, but there were some white/gums a while back, white/greens out now, and the new 808 with some yellow/blue hits like the very first 1010 release. All look great irl.

They did just release new blackout ones, so maybe opposites are in the works? (I’ll buy those too)

[chillclinton87]

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1/2 size up on the 808s?
Or TTS?

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Half size up. I usually wear a 10 and 10.5 are perfect in 808 whereas the size 10 work but are slightly cramped

needed to get half size up too.

[YeoWhattup]

I got TTS in the 808s, they’re snug but feel better over time imo

[moonordie]

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1/2 size up on the 808s?
Or TTS?

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Half size up. I usually wear a 10 and 10.5 are perfect in 808 whereas the size 10 work but are slightly cramped

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needed to get half size up too.

TTS for me. I got them first 0.5 bigger and they were ok, then got them TTS and is just perfect.

[Fongstarr.]

[streetmeat]

probably somewhere in here but since the 425s are currently in a colorway that doesnt look like a shoe from Kohls, coming from a strict 440 guy, how are the 425s vs 440s? is the sole any better?

[LebowskisRug]

There's no advantage. They feel cheaper in every single respect.

[lemonchicken91]

those all black 1010s are on the NB site

[somedudefromnj]

Can anyone comment on 212 and 272 width and sizing. TTS? I'd like a wider toe box shoe.

212 is definitely wide, but I feel like my toes are constantly sliding and rubbing the toe of the shoe

i tend to wear shoes with minimal toe room though

[ImmanuelCunt]

I got TTS in the 808s, they’re snug but feel better over time imo

Agreed. I usually wear 10 or 10.5 (which is usually the safe bet) depending on the shoe. Went with 10.5 in the 808. Everything feels great except that I have a pressure point somewhere on the transition from the arch to the ball of my right foot, which is either the point where the 3 suede outside layers and the tongue strap all meet or the notch in the walling from the sole. It got better after a few sessions and I did not feel that when test wearing. Maybe should have tried it in 11 as well, but thought it was good then. As I said I don't feel it anymore on the pair which I am currently skating, but on my fresh spare pair it is noticeable.

[bresco]

Bought a couple pair of 808's and they fit TTS (I'm US 9 on most brands). Also bought a pair of 440 highs that fit half size down (US 8.5 for me) and was just lacing up them as I'm going to skate them next but I'm a bit disappointed since the right foot shoe have ripped seam and bad finishing inside them, not a major thing but as I'm kinda OCD with those little flaws I'm bummed about that

[lildonut92]

For those of you who put different insoles in your 440’s, is it best to go a half size up or stick to tts?

[LebowskisRug]

Same size. I use Superfeet Run Comfort and the difference in the front of the shoe is like a MM and the heel/arch is low profile.

[lildonut92]

Same size. I use Superfeet Run Comfort and the difference in the front of the shoe is like a MM and the heel/arch is low profile.

That is helpful, thanks. I just threw a Popcush in there for fun and it made the shoe feel way tighter overall and my heel felt like it was sitting so high in the shoe. Definitely need to get some of these Superfeet run comforts.

[oldxdad]

I put the insole from the 306 in the 440 high and it’s cozy

[Made In China]

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Same size. I use Superfeet Run Comfort and the difference in the front of the shoe is like a MM and the heel/arch is low profile.

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That is helpful, thanks. I just threw a Popcush in there for fun and it made the shoe feel way tighter overall and my heel felt like it was sitting so high in the shoe. Definitely need to get some of these Superfeet run comforts.

I really want to try those Superfeets that @LebowskisRug is always recommending but I will also say that I run my 440 Highs with Popcush and they feel great after some initial break in. The Popcush does raise your foot in the shoe a lot more than the shitty stock insole but they stretched out for me after a session or two and fit way better now.