New Balance # containment thread

[FROTHY]

I tried on some 1010s again after trying a pair several months ago and hating the way they felt. These still had an oddly shaped toe box that was uncomfortable but I gave them a try. After microwaving and 2 days of wearing they feel good. Skating performance tbd, but I guess the lesson is that you can expect a pretty significant morph from the 1010s in the first week. Pretty sure that was already the consensus opinion though.

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These are the best Tiagos thus far, IMO.

Yes

[DarkPools]

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It’s interesting that the 1010s are getting the collabs over the 808s. Does Tiago like them more? Or maybe NB is doing a retro thing.

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i feel like 1010s have more crossover appeal than the more 'strictly skate' 808

Also, the 1010 has been out ~2.5 years so I am sure it's easier to do collabs on the more known/existing model compared to the newer/more skate specific model like @iw0

The collabs on 808 could be so sick but I think they knew they could do a $180 Rone collab on the 1010 because so many non skaters begun to buy it. That Rome 1010 could be in boutique shoe shops from how clean it looks

[Mongo Lloyd]

Ordered the grey day 808’s from the NB site, and it feels like it’s taking forever for the shipping status to update. Can’t wait to get these things in hand.

[pedro_mayn]

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It’s interesting that the 1010s are getting the collabs over the 808s. Does Tiago like them more? Or maybe NB is doing a retro thing.

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i feel like 1010s have more crossover appeal than the more 'strictly skate' 808

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Also, the 1010 has been out ~2.5 years so I am sure it's easier to do collabs on the more known/existing model compared to the newer/more skate specific model like @iw0

The collabs on 808 could be so sick but I think they knew they could do a $180 Rone collab on the 1010 because so many non skaters begun to buy it. That Rome 1010 could be in boutique shoe shops from how clean it looks

I mean that's another thing as well, it's been out longer and got its self more established. Plus apart from the 868, it's their first sort of bigger, chunkier skate shoe that got popular (even then I don't remember many people except a select few rocking the 868 a lot, so it's probably really the first thinking about it). It has a lot more hype around it from that too, perhaps?

[Mean salto]

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It’s interesting that the 1010s are getting the collabs over the 808s. Does Tiago like them more? Or maybe NB is doing a retro thing.

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i feel like 1010s have more crossover appeal than the more 'strictly skate' 808

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Also, the 1010 has been out ~2.5 years so I am sure it's easier to do collabs on the more known/existing model compared to the newer/more skate specific model like @iw0

The collabs on 808 could be so sick but I think they knew they could do a $180 Rone collab on the 1010 because so many non skaters begun to buy it. That Rome 1010 could be in boutique shoe shops from how clean it looks

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I mean that's another thing as well, it's been out longer and got its self more established. Plus apart from the 868, it's their first sort of bigger, chunkier skate shoe that got popular (even then I don't remember many people except a select few rocking the 868 a lot, so it's probably really the first thinking about it). It has a lot more hype around it from that too, perhaps?

Think the 868 was just a little too early. 90% of skaters were still exclusively wearing janoskis the whole time it was out. It being so different as well as considerably more expensive def hurt its popularity at that time. They could prob bring it out again now and it would be a hit.

[pedro_mayn]

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It’s interesting that the 1010s are getting the collabs over the 808s. Does Tiago like them more? Or maybe NB is doing a retro thing.

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i feel like 1010s have more crossover appeal than the more 'strictly skate' 808

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Also, the 1010 has been out ~2.5 years so I am sure it's easier to do collabs on the more known/existing model compared to the newer/more skate specific model like @iw0

The collabs on 808 could be so sick but I think they knew they could do a $180 Rone collab on the 1010 because so many non skaters begun to buy it. That Rome 1010 could be in boutique shoe shops from how clean it looks

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I mean that's another thing as well, it's been out longer and got its self more established. Plus apart from the 868, it's their first sort of bigger, chunkier skate shoe that got popular (even then I don't remember many people except a select few rocking the 868 a lot, so it's probably really the first thinking about it). It has a lot more hype around it from that too, perhaps?

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Think the 868 was just a little too early. 90% of skaters were still exclusively wearing janoskis the whole time it was out. It being so different as well as considerably more expensive def hurt its popularity at that time. They could prob bring it out again now and it would be a hit.

Definitely, a bit before its time.

[FrankSweat]

Hi guys. Should I go TTS with the 808 or go up half size? For example, I wear size 10 in the 440 and the fit it's perfect. Size 10 as well in Vans Old Skools.

Thanks!

[MetalAnkleMan]

Hi guys. Should I go TTS with the 808 or go up half size? For example, I wear size 10 in the 440 and the fit it's perfect. Size 10 as well in Vans Old Skools.

Thanks!

Half size up for sure but really think about your foot and if you consider it wide I would rethink the 808. I go TTS in 1010 but I tried the 808 in TTS and half size up and it didnt work out for me, toe box is too narrow

[FrankSweat]

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Hi guys. Should I go TTS with the 808 or go up half size? For example, I wear size 10 in the 440 and the fit it's perfect. Size 10 as well in Vans Old Skools.

Thanks!

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Half size up for sure but really think about your foot and if you consider it wide I would rethink the 808. I go TTS in 1010 but I tried the 808 in TTS and half size up and it didnt work out for me, toe box is too narrow

I wouldn't say my foot is the widest but I think I'll pull the trigger on a sale colorway in 10.5. I'm kinda surprised that the "Brazil" colorway is on sale everywhere.

Thank you bro!

[dstrytruitt]

OOOOOOOO those Poet 1010 are looking so sweet now that Premier has them....already have three other pairs of 1010s in rotation and one on ice but this colorway is screaming summer to me. Someone please talk me out this purchase!

A few pairs of Rones, too, if anyone is looking.

[eSK3]

OOOOOOOO those Poet 1010 are looking so sweet now that Premier has them....already have three other pairs of 1010s in rotation and one on ice but this colorway is screaming summer to me. Someone please talk me out this purchase!

A few pairs of Rones, too, if anyone is looking.

Go buy two fam! They are so comfortable! Skate one and put one on ice.

[jamersonbass]

Just got a pair of old stock wheat/black 1010's.  They fit tts for me.  Looking forward to skating these after walking a bit in them.

[dstrytruitt]

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OOOOOOOO those Poet 1010 are looking so sweet now that Premier has them....already have three other pairs of 1010s in rotation and one on ice but this colorway is screaming summer to me. Someone please talk me out this purchase!

A few pairs of Rones, too, if anyone is looking.

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Go buy two fam! They are so comfortable! Skate one and put one on ice.

You're a terrible enabler and I just bought the Poets 

[moonordie]

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Hi guys. Should I go TTS with the 808 or go up half size? For example, I wear size 10 in the 440 and the fit it's perfect. Size 10 as well in Vans Old Skools.

Thanks!

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Half size up for sure but really think about your foot and if you consider it wide I would rethink the 808. I go TTS in 1010 but I tried the 808 in TTS and half size up and it didnt work out for me, toe box is too narrow

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I wouldn't say my foot is the widest but I think I'll pull the trigger on a sale colorway in 10.5. I'm kinda surprised that the "Brazil" colorway is on sale everywhere.

Thank you bro!

I have 808 in size 8 (my usual size) and 8.5
Go TTS if you like snug shoes (not that much) and +.5 of you like them more roomy

[wax poetic]

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Hi guys. Should I go TTS with the 808 or go up half size? For example, I wear size 10 in the 440 and the fit it's perfect. Size 10 as well in Vans Old Skools.

Thanks!

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Half size up for sure but really think about your foot and if you consider it wide I would rethink the 808. I go TTS in 1010 but I tried the 808 in TTS and half size up and it didnt work out for me, toe box is too narrow

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I wouldn't say my foot is the widest but I think I'll pull the trigger on a sale colorway in 10.5. I'm kinda surprised that the "Brazil" colorway is on sale everywhere.

Thank you bro!

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I have 808 in size 8 (my usual size) and 8.5
Go TTS if you like snug shoes (not that much) and +.5 of you like them more roomy

go .5 up

[DERBY]

fucked around and got the 1010 poets. couldn’t resist

[jsettle]

Just got my first pair of NB....im just here to out of the 22 years of skating, these are the most comfy/broke in out of the box skate shoes ive ever put my feet in. I was wondering if all the hype behind these shoes was overhype or actually that good. These things feel amazing. tts if wondering and ordering online. Will report back after i skate them.

[RossDailey]

fucked around and got the 1010 poets. couldn’t resist

I don't even like skating in cup soles, but I'm gonna get these.... cause Gino + NB#

[eSK3]

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OOOOOOOO those Poet 1010 are looking so sweet now that Premier has them....already have three other pairs of 1010s in rotation and one on ice but this colorway is screaming summer to me. Someone please talk me out this purchase!

A few pairs of Rones, too, if anyone is looking.

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Go buy two fam! They are so comfortable! Skate one and put one on ice.

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You're a terrible enabler and I just bought the Poets 

Yes! Lol 😆 🤘🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[Kook Me Amadeus]

Poets 1010s do look nice.  Other bonus is you might catch the eye of a bright bookish young lady (or gentleman!) who assumes you dig sonnets.

[WideFeet]

Are 212’s going away? If so, will we see a Villani 417 low? I like his new shoe, I just can’t skate mids or highs.

[MetalAnkleMan]

I went to the Franky Fest today and wow it was a great time, NB seems to just do things right. I won a pair of Franky 417's and confirm they are TTS and are great for people with a slightly wider foot. I've skated 6 pairs of 1010's in a row but am really excited to skate the Franky's. They feel great on feet and have a broken in feel to them after 10 mins of walking around. I can also confirm that they pass the ankle roll test (look at my username lol) meaning the sole of the heel is wider than usual which provides more stability, which in turn makes it hard to tip your foot inward to roll your ankle. Very rare to find shoes like this, so fair NB has the most models on the market that pass. (Nike and Cons seems like they build their shoes as narrow as possible)

All in all today made me love NB even more

[rikki]

Just got my first pair of NB....im just here to out of the 22 years of skating, these are the most comfy/broke in out of the box skate shoes ive ever put my feet in. I was wondering if all the hype behind these shoes was overhype or actually that good. These things feel amazing. tts if wondering and ordering online. Will report back after i skate them.

Nice, I felt the same way about my first-ever NB's just a while ago (440 lows), they felt instantly amazing and the break-in time was minimal/nonexistent. Hype is justified imo.

[moonordie]

Next show I'm getting are going to be 417 whites for sure and I don't even like vulcs

[PAWL]

Pretty sure the 1010s were giving me severe achilles soreness. Was wearing them all the time for a couple weeks and my achilles flared up like never before. took em off for about a week now and its back to normal (slightly sore).

truly a tragic, i love the comfort of the 1010s but that shit was unbearable. I think it has something to do with the shortening/lengthening of the tendon on different heel heights. back to 440s for me.

[rothdigga]

I went to the Franky Fest today and wow it was a great time, NB seems to just do things right. I won a pair of Franky 417's and confirm they are TTS and are great for people with a slightly wider foot. I've skated 6 pairs of 1010's in a row but am really excited to skate the Franky's. They feel great on feet and have a broken in feel to them after 10 mins of walking around. I can also confirm that they pass the ankle roll test (look at my username lol) meaning the sole of the heel is wider than usual which provides more stability, which in turn makes it hard to tip your foot inward to roll your ankle. Very rare to find shoes like this, so fair NB has the most models on the market that pass. (Nike and Cons seems like they build their shoes as narrow as possible)

All in all today made me love NB even more

You should have introduced yourself with your SLAP name to me at the booth!  Real life interaction. 

[MetalAnkleMan]

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I went to the Franky Fest today and wow it was a great time, NB seems to just do things right. I won a pair of Franky 417's and confirm they are TTS and are great for people with a slightly wider foot. I've skated 6 pairs of 1010's in a row but am really excited to skate the Franky's. They feel great on feet and have a broken in feel to them after 10 mins of walking around. I can also confirm that they pass the ankle roll test (look at my username lol) meaning the sole of the heel is wider than usual which provides more stability, which in turn makes it hard to tip your foot inward to roll your ankle. Very rare to find shoes like this, so fair NB has the most models on the market that pass. (Nike and Cons seems like they build their shoes as narrow as possible)

All in all today made me love NB even more

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You should have introduced yourself with your SLAP name to me at the booth!  Real life interaction.

Absolutely next time! I'm sure I will be at the next NB event, would love to chat it up about all the great things NB is doing for skateboarding

[kneebone]

So what’s up with the vegan 440 release date?

[moonordie]

Is interesting that 417 didn't came with a classic Black colour offering. Wondering how long we'll have to wait for more 🤔