New version of 440 looks pretty nice but why not call it like a 442 or something if it's been updated/improved
Cus historically that is what New Balance has always done with new iterations of their models, mostly with the runners and lifestyle shoes like the 860 and 990, they're on like version 16 of the 860 runner and version 6 of the 990. Makes sense for their style and I like it.
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Ah I see. I just thought it looked different enough to be a new thing like when pj and arto got their pro shoes that were upgraded team shoes. Guess changing numbers all the time will eventually lead to problems down the line too
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There's definitely not enough different on the 440 V2 to be a different number than 440. Visually speaking, not too much has changed between 440 v1 and v2. I understand that's an opinion of mine, but that's also sourced directly from NB# designers stating most of the changes were internal and a couple minor on the outside, so it still LOOKS like the 440 we all know/like.
Only 2 real noticeable differences are: slightly bigger N and a straight medial seam instead of a waved one on the side. The shoe looks almost exactly the same, otherwise. It's similar to the Joslin Pro and the Josl1n: same shoe, just an updated successor.
I couldn't do 440, sadly. I tried low and high. Too thin, hard, and boxy feeling. Maybe the v2s will fit better for me?