New Balance # containment thread

[rawbertson.]

definintely will be copping the first wave of Franky's.

[jrb32]

How’s the sizing on the 440’s? Wear an 11 in blazers and want to give the 440’s a shot. Sizing similar or do I need to size up/down at all?

[overwaxed]

How’s the sizing on the 440’s? Wear an 11 in blazers and want to give the 440’s a shot. Sizing similar or do I need to size up/down at all?

pretty true to size - I'm an 11 in Nike/Vans/etc. and the 11's in the 440 are perfect.

[notinternetfamous]

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How’s the sizing on the 440’s? Wear an 11 in blazers and want to give the 440’s a shot. Sizing similar or do I need to size up/down at all?

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pretty true to size - I'm an 11 in Nike/Vans/etc. and the 11's in the 440 are perfect.

yep TTS, the 440 highs have more volume and feel roomier than the lows

[Sketch Hitchcock]

Really wish the 440 wasnt too narrow for me, this shoe looks so much like the sneakers Theo’s gifted in Bexhill at the end of Children of Men - which is my main comp and goal when shopping for a blue shoe.  Was this gonna be an Atlantic Drift collab?  Love this design

[Sativa Lung]

Really wish the 440 wasnt too narrow for me, this shoe looks so much like the sneakers Theo’s gifted in Bexhill at the end of Children of Men - which is my main comp and goal when shopping for a blue shoe.  Was this gonna be an Atlantic Drift collab?  Love this design

Took narrow or too tight? I've got pretty wide feet and thought the 440 was one of the best fitting shoes I've owned in terms of shape. Usually I get squeezed into the toe box but that obviously wasn't an issue with them. You can stretch the uppers out with a shoe stretcher if you're getting squeezed too hard, I did that with my second pair to speed up the break in process and it worked pretty well.

[streetmeat]

i love these on paper but they also scream FedEx uniform vibes

[Pasta Monster]

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i love these on paper but they also scream FedEx uniform vibes

I’m not seeing it because as someone who worked at FedEx briefly, I saw a lot of Vans (Sk8-Hi) and all black New Balance (“dad shoes”). You can wear anything as long as it’s closed-toe.

If I didn’t just go through a pair of the Sage Fastbreaks in navy, I’d scoop these.

[Ride it to dust]

Probably going to try the 440 lows next, i have the hi’s but sure i seen someone say the lows fit a big snugger?I Do get a small bit of heel slip if theyre not crank-tied tight so a slightly smaller fit might be the one?

[Sila]

My 440 lows and highs fit exactly the same.

[Ride it to dust]

Thanks, hoping some good colourways come up cheap enough soon!

[Sketch Hitchcock]

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Really wish the 440 wasnt too narrow for me, this shoe looks so much like the sneakers Theo’s gifted in Bexhill at the end of Children of Men - which is my main comp and goal when shopping for a blue shoe.  Was this gonna be an Atlantic Drift collab?  Love this design

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Took narrow or too tight? I've got pretty wide feet and thought the 440 was one of the best fitting shoes I've owned in terms of shape. Usually I get squeezed into the toe box but that obviously wasn't an issue with them. You can stretch the uppers out with a shoe stretcher if you're getting squeezed too hard, I did that with my second pair to speed up the break in process and it worked pretty well.

My foots wide by the heel too, I havent tried on the 440 but my eye is trained from all the online buys, the sole narrows too much towards the heel.  Maybe it’ll be right on that line like the Tyshawns and I could wear em in, but barring a miracle I’d have to send em back.  Probably should hit up a retailer somewhere to throw em on.  I have a pair of 1010’s and they’re a little snug but feel good.

[eSK3]

Looking forward to those poets 1010’s. Been into wearing more white shoes as of lately.

[vicious cycle]

So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

[slimvanilla]

So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

also on my first pair of 1010s. wearing em right now actually. and i definitely feel a difference in fit and comfort between my left and right shoes. my left shoe feels much more narrow and uncomfortable while my right fits great. not sure if it's a foot thing or a shoe thing. but yeah i feel u on them being a bit uncomfy.

[Sketch Hitchcock]

So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

Legit had the same issue, right foot arch pain- which is usually the opposite of what I experience.  But yeah, it mostly went away.  So did the heel slip.  But I’m waiting a while before I ever skate in mine, they’re too beautiful to ruin yet 

[vicious cycle]

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So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

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also on my first pair of 1010s. wearing em right now actually. and i definitely feel a difference in fit and comfort between my left and right shoes. my left shoe feels much more narrow and uncomfortable while my right fits great. not sure if it's a foot thing or a shoe thing. but yeah i feel u on them being a bit uncomfy.

I don't have this in any other shoes i have in rotation (440s, Tyshawn lows, 3st.004, Maranas and KSL G6) so I don't think it's my feet. I just hope they break in, otherwise this is a no go.

[vicious cycle]

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So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

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Legit had the same issue, right foot arch pain- which is usually the opposite of what I experience.  But yeah, it mostly went away.  So did the heel slip.  But I’m waiting a while before I ever skate in mine, they’re too beautiful to ruin yet 

Nice, no heel slip for me. I laced them pretty loose too. This helped a little but for the arch pain.
Gonna walk in them for a few days and hope for the best.

[luvs2spooge]

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So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

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Legit had the same issue, right foot arch pain- which is usually the opposite of what I experience.  But yeah, it mostly went away.  So did the heel slip.  But I’m waiting a while before I ever skate in mine, they’re too beautiful to ruin yet 

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Nice, no heel slip for me. I laced them pretty loose too. This helped a little but for the arch pain.
Gonna walk in them for a few days and hope for the best.

 Just got the brown/green last week, been wearing at work to break in.

same EXACT issue, arch pain went away on right foot after day 3. however that pinky toe is rubbing fierce.


wanting 440 hi but I hate putting on hitops.

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So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

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Legit had the same issue, right foot arch pain- which is usually the opposite of what I experience.  But yeah, it mostly went away.  So did the heel slip.  But I’m waiting a while before I ever skate in mine, they’re too beautiful to ruin yet 

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Nice, no heel slip for me. I laced them pretty loose too. This helped a little but for the arch pain.
Gonna walk in them for a few days and hope for the best.

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 Just got the brown/green last week, been wearing at work to break in.

same EXACT issue, arch pain went away on right foot after day 3. however that pinky toe is rubbing fierce.


wanting 440 hi but I hate putting on hitops.

Interesting, so I think I gonna keep them and see how they will break in. Thanks for the feedback, I wasn't sure if I should bring them back.

[Underpressureflips]

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Woah. These are perfect

@rothdigga any info on these?

[eSK3]

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Woah. These are perfect

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@rothdigga any info on these?

[moonordie]

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So I'm on my first pair 1010s and so far I'm a bit worried.
The thing is, on my right shoe, it's like my arch is getting to much pressure and on my first walk around the neighborhood it started to really hurt.
Strange because on my left foot everything is fine.
Is this a known thing? Will this go away when they break in more?

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also on my first pair of 1010s. wearing em right now actually. and i definitely feel a difference in fit and comfort between my left and right shoes. my left shoe feels much more narrow and uncomfortable while my right fits great. not sure if it's a foot thing or a shoe thing. but yeah i feel u on them being a bit uncomfy.

Same here. My left foot was super in pain, hopefully it will get better

[HugeBodBoyle]

I've been in my 808s pretty regularly for a couple of weeks (once they broke in they stopped hurting my toes and feel awesome) but yesterday I put on my all black 1010s and skated them for the first time. Once I got used to it, they skated amazing, but I think I like the flick of the 808 a little better. But the 1010 just has unreal cushioning. I'm almost 48 and ollied down a six stair last night and didn't feel a thing. Even better, my legs feel good this morning.

[Mongo Lloyd]

Yes, most two feet are not the same shape or size. You’re going to feel the difference in shoes with mid foot cushioning…. And it sucks until they break in.

Figured I’d give the 272’s a go since I was floored by NB’s build quality on the 808’s and 1010. I should preface by saying that I absolutely hate vulc shoes, so I knew I was taking a gamble by buying the 272’s (on sale).

Needless to say, after firstly getting over the sole shape  (which vulcs tend to feel angular to me.. idk?) the shoe felt fantastic! There is a minor detail that made me appreciate the build quality, and it’s something I’ve never paid any mind to. The shoes ventilation holes actually work! I’ve never experienced a shoe where you can actually feel a breeze on your feet. It is interesting, and a detail that always seems had been purely aesthetic until now.

Anyways, with my curiosity piqued, I’ve now purchased a pair of 440’s.

[vicious cycle]

Hate to say it but... I skated my 1010s today for the first time. The arch pain went away after the first 20 minutes or so. But after 10 Kickflips the sole on the toe area separated from the suede. I now have glued it back on. Looks like shit. Can't remember this ever happened to me besides skating canvas element shoes i had stored in the garage for 15 years.. 

[Pasta Monster]

Hate to say it but... I skated my 1010s today for the first time. The arch pain went away after the first 20 minutes or so. But after 10 Kickflips the sole on the toe area separated from the suede. I now have glued it back on. Looks like shit. Can't remember this ever happened to me besides skating canvas element shoes i had stored in the garage for 15 years..

@rothdigga will get it sorted if wherever you bought them from can’t because that sounds like a defect.

I have two pairs in rotation and the only complaint was the arch pain, which went away after wearing them around for a week prior to skating. Skating them out of the box was unbearable after a couple minutes of flatground.

[Sketch Hitchcock]

I've been in my 808s pretty regularly for a couple of weeks (once they broke in they stopped hurting my toes and feel awesome) but yesterday I put on my all black 1010s and skated them for the first time. Once I got used to it, they skated amazing, but I think I like the flick of the 808 a little better. But the 1010 just has unreal cushioning. I'm almost 48 and ollied down a six stair last night and didn't feel a thing. Even better, my legs feel good this morning.

Very sick

[OhioGuy]

One YouTuber said the 440s fit big, so you should go down half a size? Is that true? I ask cause I wear a 13 and want a shoe with some wiggle room. My Tyshawn’s are too tight.

I live in a area without a skate shop so I may go to *shudders* Zumiez to try on the Tom Knox ones.

[luvs2spooge]

One YouTuber said the 440s fit big, so you should go down half a size? Is that true? I ask cause I wear a 13 and want a shoe with some wiggle room. My Tyshawn’s are too tight.

I live in a area without a skate shop so I may go to *shudders* Zumiez to try on the Tom Knox ones.

best part of zumiez, wasting their time to buy elsewhere.