I personally got the 480s because it’s Reynolds and it’s a cupsole. Could have been any brand and any cupsole with Reynolds name and I would have tried them.
This. Although I will say I find the 480s really comfortable. I really like the 1010s, not totally sold on the 808s (the sole is really hard and I have yet to successfully break them in).
I haven’t skated the 480s yet, currently skating a pair of 1010s, but for walking around I like the 480s more. They work well for my feet. The 1010s have some arch support and a slightly raised heel that hurt my feet after awhile. The 480s are much flatter, and as a result treat my feet a lot better (which I’m sure is my own fault after 30 years of wearing super flat skate shoes).
I wasn’t in love with the color when I first saw them, but I knew I was buying them because they were the first nb with Reynolds’s name on them. With that said, I liked them more seeing them in person, and I’ve become a big fan of the color since seeing them on my feet.
I’ve got a shit ton of shoes currently (like more than 20 pairs NIB), and I’m thinking 480s are going to almost be must purchase shoes every release. Of course, the Reynolds signature shoe whenever it comes out will undoubtedly be in the same category.