New Balance # containment thread

[Watson]

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NB# 480 from Justin Henry’s story.

I’m on mobile so can’t link properly.

https://imgur.com/a/zLYAhAw

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I got you:

Hell yes I've been waiting for these.

[LebowskisRug]

They botched it with the Poets 1010 by notmaking the N dark grey with a black underlay. Good shoe but 1st step would be to take a seam ripper to that N.

[Pastasash]

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Grey Day 808s look good

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These look so amazing love that they gave these the iconic grey cw. Told myself I wasn’t going to buy more shoes to skate in but I’m always rolling up to the spot in a grey 990 anyways so might as well add this to my rotation.

Are they dropping tomorrow?

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I think they're supposed to release tomorrow but Premier already has them in super limited sizes left:

https://thepremierstore.com/products/808-8?_pos=2&_fid=624ed7b2b&_ss=c&variant=40429768540225

Good looks! My size already gone but damn I need these

[Fartknocker415]

Why can't they just fucking make a Grey color in each model available year round... Fucking annoying for my broke ass I can never get my paycheck at the same time as Grey day... Pewp

[Lukabrazi]

Just got 808’s in wheat and god damn they are tight as fuck . I’m a 9.5 in 1010’s and went 9.5 in 808 and they actually hurt my feet.

Ordered a size 10 and sending the 9.5 back

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how's the break in for 440s?

I have a pair now that's a little tight -- can't imagine going up a half size. The biggest piece that bugs me out of the box is the slight pressure on the inside arch. should i expect that to pack out a bit or do these just not work for my feet?

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I walked around in mine for a couple weeks before skating them.  I had pulled the insole out because it's a literal napkin, tried using a pair of FP's I have but they're just a bit too big, but threw some Vans Popcush insoles in and once they flattened out a bit I've had no issues.

They stretch out though- I didn't have issues with the arch, for me it was the outside toe box, my little toe got a blister the first few days I wore them.

Absolutely love them (I have the 440 High) now, best skate shoe I've owned in a long ass time.

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Yup, I did the same exact thing with mine. They were a little tight on my toes straight out of the box but stretched out within two weeks or so. I also threw Popcush insoles in mine after they broke in and they felt so much better than the stock insole.

I also experienced pressure on my medial arch, then removed the medial tongue strap inside and they fit much wider, plus no more pressure.

[iw0]

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me to my bank account

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Did they omit the fantom fit on these like the rone collab?

per the nb site, doesn't look like it - but that doesn't mean someone didn't just copy and paste the 1010's default specs

FantomFit upper offers ultra-light bonded support

https://www.newbalance.com/pd/nb-numeric-tiago-lemos-1010/NM1010V1-42865.html?dwvar_NM1010V1-42865_style=NM1010PO

[Mongo Lloyd]

Just got 808’s in wheat and god damn they are tight as fuck . I’m a 9.5 in 1010’s and went 9.5 in 808 and they actually hurt my feet.

Ordered a size 10 and sending the 9.5 back

Bruh, it’s been discussed on end in this thread that you gotta half size up on 808’s.

[Kook Me Amadeus]

I have a buddy who doesn’t really skate, but watches videos sometimes - he had some Tiago 1010s on and had no idea it was even a skate shoe, let alone who Tiago is.  I feel like it, and probably the 808 too, has that crossover appeal, it just looks like a cool New Balance shoe.  Have to imagine the non-skating audience is the largest segment of those buying these things.  Plus “Tiago” just sounds like a made up name shoe companies assign to a given SKU.

[eSK3]

^Not sure where you live and skate but my area stay on NB everything. Tiagos, 440’s and just yesterday two different homies popped up at the skatepark each had the new Franky shoe on. 🤷🏽‍♂️ I’ve never seen a “civilian” in numerics personally.

[Mongo Lloyd]

I have a buddy who doesn’t really skate, but watches videos sometimes - he had some Tiago 1010s on and had no idea it was even a skate shoe, let alone who Tiago is.  I feel like it, and probably the 808 too, has that crossover appeal, it just looks like a cool New Balance shoe.  Have to imagine the non-skating audience is the largest segment of those buying these things.  Plus “Tiago” just sounds like a made up name shoe companies assign to a given SKU.

A lot of people that are into the Tiago shoes (be it the 808 or 1010’s) seem to be the type that collect, and want them in every color. I know myself I have probably close to 20 pairs of 808 & 1010’s combined.

[apport]

i've actually seen quite a few non-skaters in numerics recently, most commonly the 306, some 440s.

is there a teddy santis nb with a color similar to that poets 1010? i feel like i've seen that colorway on one of the 990s he did

[Kook Me Amadeus]

^Not sure where you live and skate but my area stay on NB everything. Tiagos, 440’s and just yesterday two different homies popped up at the skatepark each had the new Franky shoe on. ‍♂️ I’ve never seen a “civilian” in numerics personally.

I’m in LA. 

Good to hear there’s skaters buying multiple pairs, I’m definitely one of them too.  Just figure the mainstream non-skating audience is bigger, seemed unlikely skaters alone were driving that shoe’s success.  The same way D3’s Janoski’s etc. appealed to a broad group beyond actual skaters.

[Reed Richards]

These are the best Tiagos thus far, IMO.

[OhioGuy]

There isn’t a skateshop within 50 miles of me. So I can’t go and compare them. But are the 808s bulkier than the 1010s? They look like it from pictures but I know it can be different IRL. Just don’t want it to feel like I’m wearing some Timberlands lol

[Atiba Applebum]

There isn’t a skateshop within 50 miles of me. So I can’t go and compare them. But are the 808s bulkier than the 1010s? They look like it from pictures but I know it can be different IRL. Just don’t want it to feel like I’m wearing some Timberlands lol

My local in LA doesn’t carry NB either.   Would be interesting to see these in person, but I can’t be arsed to go to a strangers shop hah

[ferraveemo]

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I have a buddy who doesn’t really skate, but watches videos sometimes - he had some Tiago 1010s on and had no idea it was even a skate shoe, let alone who Tiago is.  I feel like it, and probably the 808 too, has that crossover appeal, it just looks like a cool New Balance shoe.  Have to imagine the non-skating audience is the largest segment of those buying these things.  Plus “Tiago” just sounds like a made up name shoe companies assign to a given SKU.

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A lot of people that are into the Tiago shoes (be it the 808 or 1010’s) seem to be the type that collect, and want them in every color. I know myself I have probably close to 20 pairs of 808 & 1010’s combined.

I’m the same way. Just need the beef and broccoli 1010’s and I’m set. Anyone know why there’s some with black flat laces and some with wheat round(dunk like laces)?

I’ve had about 6 different colorways and materials of the 1010’s and The Rone collab has the best fit. I didn’t know what the issue was until now but the Rone collab without the “fantom fit” just seems more sturdy and overall comfortable. Aside from it being $180…I hope they sit and go on sale on my size, def need to double up. Also the last grey day 1010’s tongue should be the standard for the rest of the 1010’s cause those feel just as good. Can’t wait for my grey day 808’s to come in. Just happen to snag those one early morning while looking thru e-mails and premiere announcing it thru there.

[Trilogy]

There isn’t a skateshop within 50 miles of me. So I can’t go and compare them. But are the 808s bulkier than the 1010s? They look like it from pictures but I know it can be different IRL. Just don’t want it to feel like I’m wearing some Timberlands lol

much bulkier and a lot heavier, that shoe is really really heavy!!!

[burner]

Just got my hands on some Rone 1010's and they are the absolute business. Love 'em. Beautiful shoe.

[Fartknocker415]

Any tips on breaking in 808s faster ? Microwave ?

[arrbee]

i've actually seen quite a few non-skaters in numerics recently, most commonly the 306, some 440s.

is there a teddy santis nb with a color similar to that poets 1010? i feel like i've seen that colorway on one of the 990s he did

There was this Teddy CW last year.

[Pastasash]

For people saying 808 is heavy and stiff, is that any different than trying to break in a new Lynx OG or Clocker 2 OG? Been skating a lot of those bulkier DC models lately so feel like it wouldn’t be that different?

[eSK3]

The 808 aren’t heavy(compared to regular sneakers) but they do need some break in time.

[Fartknocker415]

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There isn’t a skateshop within 50 miles of me. So I can’t go and compare them. But are the 808s bulkier than the 1010s? They look like it from pictures but I know it can be different IRL. Just don’t want it to feel like I’m wearing some Timberlands lol

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much bulkier and a lot heavier, that shoe is really really heavy!!!

Wtf bro don't listen to this guy they aren't "really really heavy!!". They are,however, really really stiff. Very supportive form fitting and stiff

[Trilogy]

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There isn’t a skateshop within 50 miles of me. So I can’t go and compare them. But are the 808s bulkier than the 1010s? They look like it from pictures but I know it can be different IRL. Just don’t want it to feel like I’m wearing some Timberlands lol

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much bulkier and a lot heavier, that shoe is really really heavy!!!

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Wtf bro don't listen to this guy they aren't "really really heavy!!". They are,however, really really stiff. Very supportive form fitting and stiff

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[baggy spandex]

Got my Frankys last night and they look even better in person and on the feet. The insole feels great too. First pair of NB in a while, looking forward to skating them this weekend.

[wax poetic]

One of the things I heard about the 808 that struck me as true after having a couple pair is this ... They are stiff af but will stay stiff af until you retire them and get a new pair.  You may have to adjust your feet at first when getting used to them to get your flip tricks right but once you do that will be the position from the day you get them until the day you retire them.  If you want board feel, I'd find a different shoe.  If you want support that isn't going to change, much if at all, these are great.  I'm also old, so style wise and support wise I'm loving the shoe.  Oh yeah and half size up

[caviar]

For people saying 808 is heavy and stiff, is that any different than trying to break in a new Lynx OG or Clocker 2 OG? Been skating a lot of those bulkier DC models lately so feel like it wouldn’t be that different?

808 feels similar to what I remember a Lynx was like. In my experience similar to the 1010, The material variations will affect the fit. Any other 808 heads notice that every pair breaks down differently?

[ferraveemo]

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For people saying 808 is heavy and stiff, is that any different than trying to break in a new Lynx OG or Clocker 2 OG? Been skating a lot of those bulkier DC models lately so feel like it wouldn’t be that different?

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808 feels similar to what I remember a Lynx was like. In my experience similar to the 1010, The material variations will affect the fit. Any other 808 heads notice that every pair breaks down differently?

I like the fit more on the 808 and more for looks on the 1010. The 808 is more sturdy, there’s something about the Fantomfit that makes the heel collar weird on the 1010’s. The 808’s got a puffier and sturdy fit while the 1010’s mesh pairs needs adjustment and sometimes need to do the laces more loose. The 1010’s are stiff but thinner than the 808’s. This me coming from a regular Jordan 4 which is way more thicker than the Lynx.

As always def half size up on the 808’s

Blue tile just did a review on the Poets 1010’s!
They don’t have the Fantomfit like Rone’s and I’m happy with that.

[HugeBodBoyle]

One of the things I heard about the 808 that struck me as true after having a couple pair is this ... They are stiff af but will stay stiff af until you retire them and get a new pair.  You may have to adjust your feet at first when getting used to them to get your flip tricks right but once you do that will be the position from the day you get them until the day you retire them.  If you want board feel, I'd find a different shoe.  If you want support that isn't going to change, much if at all, these are great.  I'm also old, so style wise and support wise I'm loving the shoe.  Oh yeah and half size up

I agree with the stiffness and cushion for sure. And I actually like a stiffer shoe (honk honk), so these are right up my alley. I stay tts with them, though. What helped me was lacing them up all the way so they didn't pivot on my feet, which helped my toes feel nice.