New Balance # containment thread

[rothdigga]

@rothdigga finally gonna bite the bullet and try some NBs after Reynolds EMB post today. Are any grey 1010s returning?

Looking now, the next true Grey 1010 I see coming isn't until Jan 24 for the Q1 24 line.  You might get lucky and find a pair of Grey Day 2022 ones out there though.  I think the code is NM1010GD if you want to search them out.

[IrritableBowel2]

Anyone seen soles differ so much on 808? The right kickflip spot sticks out a half inch farther than the left. I've worn them a couple times, not skated but just noticed this now.

[Vintagebody]

My 417's have some QC issues aswell. The toecap panels are bigger on one shoe

[somedudefromnj]

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Anyone else find that the laces on the 808’s are a little short?  The shoes fit great but I can’t tie the ends.

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jup, think that was the consensus.....i'm with you on that.

plan on skating the 808 or 1010s i have next, might walk my dog in the 808s to finally break them in- if they ever will

Edit: anybody that had the 868 and 808 and can mybe compare them?

i think they are wuite similar when it comes to the volume of the shoe and i remember the 868 sole to be hella stiff on the first da but breaking in a liiiiitle bit over time at least.

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I have a deadstock pair of 868s and while they are stiff, the sole and upper is way thinner and much more flexible than the 808. 868 is like if you put the best of 1010 and 808 together. Wish they'd come back.

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thanks for the reply, appreciate it!

thanks for mentioning the 868s, been watching old Trahan clips and wondering what those were

[Fartknocker415]

damn the 868 look sick.

i will say the 808s are hard to break in just walking around. willtake a very long time

[OhioGuy]

damn the 868 look sick.

i will say the 808s are hard to break in just walking around. willtake a very long time

The sole is overkill. Don’t know what’s the point, cause it’s like the impact is transferred right to your foot when the sole is that hard.

They’re better when you just skate in them. But become really hard after prolonged use.

[MusclesMarinara]

Cross post with the "Shoes currently wearing" thread

Fresh pair of NB# 508s with some Jersey wildfire haze


Also finally breaking out this pair of 868s I mentioned in the NB thread I've been hoarding in my closet. NB# are really the best of the best.

[Frank]

i had a pair of 868s that was a tad too small, but they looked and felt so good in hand. they jus wouldn't stretch enough to be really comfy. this was before sizing was dialed in and i should have gone up half a size from my tts. wish i could have kept them. 1010s feel quite similar in the heel. i tried 808s and they feel like the most rigid of the three, to the point where the 9 felt too big and the 8.5(tts for me) felt too fat and padded.

[Crailslideyoface]

Probably a dumb question, but how is the sizing of the 417 compared to the 1010? Local shop doesn’t have Frankys shoe in my size at the moment and I really want them, however NB sizing isn’t my friend. Got the 1010s in my normal size and they felt way to big lengthwise. I wear a 12 in dunks, blazers and most other shoes for reference

[Atiba Applebum]

Is there a 440 collab with a UK shop coming out soon?   I thought I saw a premiere announcement on IG but I forgot the name of the shop so I can’t really track it back down

[MetalAnkleMan]

Probably a dumb question, but how is the sizing of the 417 compared to the 1010? Local shop doesn’t have Frankys shoe in my size at the moment and I really want them, however NB sizing isn’t my friend. Got the 1010s in my normal size and they felt way to big lengthwise. I wear a 12 in dunks, blazers and most other shoes for reference

I comfortably wear a 9.5 in the mesh toe 1010's and got the 417 in 9.5 and they fit great, I would say the 417 fit my wider foot better than mesh toe 1010's. 

[OhioGuy]

Dealing with some bad shin splints and I really appreciate the 808s in cases like these. Think I’ll go with the bulkier shoes when I’m a little injured. Even with pushing you feel the difference. Pushing in the 440s is almost like pushing in vulcs since there’s no real impact protection in the toe area.

[WashingtonNECKTIE]

Cross post with the "Shoes currently wearing" thread

Fresh pair of NB# 508s with some Jersey wildfire haze


Also finally breaking out this pair of 868s I mentioned in the NB thread I've been hoarding in my closet. NB# are really the best of the best.

The 508 is the only Numeric that has caught my eye. I really want to try a thin cupsole, and I dig how there's a good balance (ha) between simple and tech in the design.

They aren't very often talked about, I'm just hoping someone sings their praises.... i read weartested review but i rarely get a good indication if they actively liked skating the shoes tho.

[FrenchSkater]

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Cross post with the "Shoes currently wearing" thread

Fresh pair of NB# 508s with some Jersey wildfire haze


Also finally breaking out this pair of 868s I mentioned in the NB thread I've been hoarding in my closet. NB# are really the best of the best.

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The 508 is the only Numeric that has caught my eye. I really want to try a thin cupsole, and I dig how there's a good balance (ha) between simple and tech in the design.

They aren't very often talked about, I'm just hoping someone sings their praises.... i read weartested review but i rarely get a good indication if they actively liked skating the shoes tho.

The 508 are very good shoes! I'm very surprised because many have said that they don't provide enough protection. But I've been wearing them for two months, and the sole is still functional! No foot and heel pain!

[rothdigga]

Is there a 440 collab with a UK shop coming out soon?   I thought I saw a premiere announcement on IG but I forgot the name of the shop so I can’t really track it back down

Yeah, there's a shop called Welcome in Leeds (not to be confused with Welcome the company) out there we're doing a 440 with that a few people have teased on social.  I only brought in a tiny amount for the US so it's mostly a UK launch. 

[Atiba Applebum]

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Is there a 440 collab with a UK shop coming out soon?   I thought I saw a premiere announcement on IG but I forgot the name of the shop so I can’t really track it back down

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Yeah, there's a shop called Welcome in Leeds (not to be confused with Welcome the company) out there we're doing a 440 with that a few people have teased on social.  I only brought in a tiny amount for the US so it's mostly a UK launch.

Ah bummer.  I like some of the customizations they added like the stars, tongue tag and the stripes hah.   Can’t quite tell what exact color the shoe is (off white or light tan?) but either way looks reaaal nice

[HugeBodBoyle]

I am patiently waiting for the 808 Black/Gum. That'll be the song of the summer, imo.

[moonordie]

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Cross post with the "Shoes currently wearing" thread

Fresh pair of NB# 508s with some Jersey wildfire haze


Also finally breaking out this pair of 868s I mentioned in the NB thread I've been hoarding in my closet. NB# are really the best of the best.

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The 508 is the only Numeric that has caught my eye. I really want to try a thin cupsole, and I dig how there's a good balance (ha) between simple and tech in the design.

They aren't very often talked about, I'm just hoping someone sings their praises.... i read weartested review but i rarely get a good indication if they actively liked skating the shoes tho.

I hear you brother. 440 is way too thin for me, I tried 508 the other day at some store and boy they felt good.

[Pasta Monster]

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Is there a 440 collab with a UK shop coming out soon?   I thought I saw a premiere announcement on IG but I forgot the name of the shop so I can’t really track it back down

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Yeah, there's a shop called Welcome in Leeds (not to be confused with Welcome the company) out there we're doing a 440 with that a few people have teased on social.  I only brought in a tiny amount for the US so it's mostly a UK launch.

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Ah bummer.  I like some of the customizations they added like the stars, tongue tag and the stripes hah.   Can’t quite tell what exact color the shoe is (off white or light tan?) but either way looks reaaal nice

Damn, they do look nice.

Anyone know what the colorway of the 420 is? I wanted to get a pair last year, but wasn't fond of the Barney purple.

[GoneWithTheSchwinn]

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Cross post with the "Shoes currently wearing" thread

Fresh pair of NB# 508s with some Jersey wildfire haze


Also finally breaking out this pair of 868s I mentioned in the NB thread I've been hoarding in my closet. NB# are really the best of the best.

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The 508 is the only Numeric that has caught my eye. I really want to try a thin cupsole, and I dig how there's a good balance (ha) between simple and tech in the design.

They aren't very often talked about, I'm just hoping someone sings their praises.... i read weartested review but i rarely get a good indication if they actively liked skating the shoes tho.

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I hear you brother. 440 is way too thin for me, I tried 508 the other day at some store and boy they felt good.

I really liked the pair of 508s I had but they packed out after a couple months. Great shoe though.

[jamersonbass]

Anyone have any feedback on 1010's vs 808's?  Skated my 1010's for the first time, and at 39 was amazed how well my feet felt the next day.  Curious which model has more support.  Going to stick with 1010's unless someone has some knowledge I'm missing out on.

[moonordie]

Anyone have any feedback on 1010's vs 808's?  Skated my 1010's for the first time, and at 39 was amazed how well my feet felt the next day.  Curious which model has more support.  Going to stick with 1010's unless someone has some knowledge I'm missing out on.

808 are the light for sure

[jamersonbass]

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Anyone have any feedback on 1010's vs 808's?  Skated my 1010's for the first time, and at 39 was amazed how well my feet felt the next day.  Curious which model has more support.  Going to stick with 1010's unless someone has some knowledge I'm missing out on.

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808 are the light for sure

How do they compare to 1010's?

[moonordie]

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Anyone have any feedback on 1010's vs 808's?  Skated my 1010's for the first time, and at 39 was amazed how well my feet felt the next day.  Curious which model has more support.  Going to stick with 1010's unless someone has some knowledge I'm missing out on.

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808 are the light for sure

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How do they compare to 1010's?

I felt 808 more padded and with better cushion than 1010. I also liked the sole better. Maybe 1010 have better boardfeel but I'm 38 and I rather have painless feet.

[wax poetic]

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Anyone have any feedback on 1010's vs 808's?  Skated my 1010's for the first time, and at 39 was amazed how well my feet felt the next day.  Curious which model has more support.  Going to stick with 1010's unless someone has some knowledge I'm missing out on.

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808 are the light for sure

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How do they compare to 1010's?

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I felt 808 more padded and with better cushion than 1010. I also liked the sole better. Maybe 1010 have better boardfeel but I'm 38 and I rather have painless feet.

.5 up or I can't confirm painlessness haha

[Atiba Applebum]

I wish we could pin polls about how people think shoes fits. 

Finally going to try and get a pair of NBs.   Those Welcome 440s are calling me.    @rothdigga would you let me know which US shops you ordered those for?

Also, what’s the consensus on the fit?   I feel like I tried that first high model on and it fit almost a size too large

[jamersonbass]

I wish we could pin polls about how people think shoes fits. 

Finally going to try and get a pair of NBs.   Those Welcome 440s are calling me.    @rothdigga would you let me know which US shops you ordered those for?

Also, what’s the consensus on the fit?   I feel like I tried that first high model on and it fit almost a size too large

440's were tts for me.

[Kook Me Amadeus]

I like some of the customizations they added like the stars, tongue tag and the stripes hah.   Can’t quite tell what exact color the shoe is (off white or light tan?) but either way looks reaaal nice

Damn you’re right these are really sick, took me a minute to find so thought I’d post

[Atiba Applebum]

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I wish we could pin polls about how people think shoes fits. 

Finally going to try and get a pair of NBs.   Those Welcome 440s are calling me.    @rothdigga would you let me know which US shops you ordered those for?

Also, what’s the consensus on the fit?   I feel like I tried that first high model on and it fit almost a size too large

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440's were tts for me.

Hmm maybe there’s a difference in the lows vs highs?

[Daydream]

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I like some of the customizations they added like the stars, tongue tag and the stripes hah.   Can’t quite tell what exact color the shoe is (off white or light tan?) but either way looks reaaal nice

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Damn you’re right these are really sick, took me a minute to find so thought I’d post

thanks for posting. Super nice!