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[Coastal Fever]

Thanks! @rothdigga , just sent you a pm.

[mini greek]

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Fuck it. Decided to grab some 480 Highs. The little notch on the back makes me think they’ll be more comfortable than normal high tops.

My only hope is that NB# starts using softer leather for some shoes. The quality of the 480 BOS are better than the standard leather ones.

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I'm skating the 480 high right now and that cutout is such a nice feature. Makes getting the shoes off and on super easy plus a little less restrictive. Really genius design choice honestly.

Rad to hear! It’s exactly why we changed it for ours compared to the Lifestyle 480 high. I’m convinced cupsole hightop skate shoes aren’t more popular because they’re a dick ache put on and take off. So we fixed it😉🤷🏻‍♂️

[moonordie]

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Fuck it. Decided to grab some 480 Highs. The little notch on the back makes me think they’ll be more comfortable than normal high tops.

My only hope is that NB# starts using softer leather for some shoes. The quality of the 480 BOS are better than the standard leather ones.

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I'm skating the 480 high right now and that cutout is such a nice feature. Makes getting the shoes off and on super easy plus a little less restrictive. Really genius design choice honestly.

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Rad to hear! It’s exactly why we changed it for ours compared to the Lifestyle 480 high. I’m convinced cupsole hightop skate shoes aren’t more popular because they’re a dick ache put on and take off. So we fixed it😉🤷🏻‍♂️

Knowing this + seeing Reynolds with them... You know... Jesus...

[DanRar009]

Now that the initial run of colorways have all released for the 480 what do we have to look forward to in 2024? Anybody got any info?

[jsettle]

How is the sizing on the 1010 tiagos? Do they run tts? I currently have the 808 tiagos and they fit pretty snug (almost to small at first), but seem to have stretched out and fit right. I saw a pair of the 1010s for 50 bucks i want to grab but want to make sure they dont run long or anything. The 440 highs i have ran long. Any info on the 1010 length would be appreciated! Dont feel like searching all through this thread on sizing lol

[moonordie]

1010 TTS for me. 808 + .5

[jsettle]

1010 TTS for me. 808 + .5

Thanks man!

[soot_yawd]

I'm seeing 3 different colorways each of the 1010s and 600s with the latest drop. The grey/aqua 1010s and blue smurf 600s are probably my favorite of the bunch. I'm only seeing one black/yellow colorway of the 808s. Are any other 808 colorways dropping?

[WideFeet]

I'm seeing 3 different colorways each of the 1010s and 600s with the latest drop. The grey/aqua 1010s and blue smurf 600s are probably my favorite of the bunch. I'm only seeing one black/yellow colorway of the 808s. Are any other 808 colorways dropping?

That will be the only 808 colorway for Spring

[Scarecrow Radio]

I got on the 440 Hi train... olive green with black sole. Love the colorway, fit and feel so far live up to all the hype. These are some comfy shoes

[rikki]

Been skating the 600s for nearly two months now. Averaging 1-2 sessions per week, usually a couple of hours per sesh. If anything, the shoe keeps getting better. My feet are never sore after a session. They hold up and are durable -- with this rate of skating they'll easily last me for another couple of months. Love the grip, too. Kudos to #NB, such a great shoe.

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Been skating the 600s for nearly two months now. Averaging 1-2 sessions per week, usually a couple of hours per sesh. If anything, the shoe keeps getting better. My feet are never sore after a session. They hold up and are durable -- with this rate of skating they'll easily last me for another couple of months. Love the grip, too. Kudos to #NB, such a great shoe.

Great news! That's a shoe I'm looking forward to skating. I've been wearing the 808 for roughly a week and they've formed perfectly to my feet. Overall flexibility has improved but shoe still feels very supportive and firm.

[moonordie]

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Been skating the 600s for nearly two months now. Averaging 1-2 sessions per week, usually a couple of hours per sesh. If anything, the shoe keeps getting better. My feet are never sore after a session. They hold up and are durable -- with this rate of skating they'll easily last me for another couple of months. Love the grip, too. Kudos to #NB, such a great shoe.

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Great news! That's a shoe I'm looking forward to skating. I've been wearing the 808 for roughly a week and they've formed perfectly to my feet. Overall flexibility has improved but shoe still feels very supportive and firm.

I know I sound like a broken record but 808 are the best thing that happened to skateboarding, specially if you're over 35.
Skated my 600 just once (because then weather crapped out and I didn't wanted to skate nice shoes with crappy weather) and I loved them. Same thing for the 480BOS.

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Been skating the 600s for nearly two months now. Averaging 1-2 sessions per week, usually a couple of hours per sesh. If anything, the shoe keeps getting better. My feet are never sore after a session. They hold up and are durable -- with this rate of skating they'll easily last me for another couple of months. Love the grip, too. Kudos to #NB, such a great shoe.

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Great news! That's a shoe I'm looking forward to skating. I've been wearing the 808 for roughly a week and they've formed perfectly to my feet. Overall flexibility has improved but shoe still feels very supportive and firm.

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I know I sound like a broken record but 808 are the best thing that happened to skateboarding, specially if you're over 35.
Skated my 600 just once (because then weather crapped out and I didn't wanted to skate nice shoes with crappy weather) and I loved them. Same thing for the 480BOS.

I was super sceptic about the 808s and judging them before I even tried it but I like them more than any shoe I've had. Also read a lot of comments them fitting and feeling bad. They take some time to feel right and they feel really good after wearing for couple days.

[jsettle]

Ya the 808s felt too snug on me at first but are starting to fit perfectly and feel so good. I normally only skate high tops, but am thinking about giving these a try to skate in them. Got them to chill in but yall making them sound so good to skate.

[OhioGuy]

I have a toxic relationship with the 808s. I hate them. I love them. I’m indifferent towards them.

They were the first shoes I bought in 14 and they’re still snug. I’d love a light version with fuel cell, better sizing, and less material on the upper.

Wait, did I just describe the 480? 😖😂

[YeoWhattup]

600s are so freaking good

[moonordie]

I have a toxic relationship with the 808s. I hate them. I love them. I’m indifferent towards them.

They were the first shoes I bought in 14 and they’re still snug. I’d love a light version with fuel cell, better sizing, and less material on the upper.

Wait, did I just describe the 480? 😖😂

Yes you did.

[lulz]

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20% off code SILENTNIGHT

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Scored some 1010’s fo $56.😁

[FatGuy92]

I was thinking of getting the 440 highs since I've been seeing them on sale, but the 440 lows hurt the sides of my feet, so I've been hesitant. I heard they fit wider, but can anyone here confirm?

[OhioGuy]

I was thinking of getting the 440 highs since I've been seeing them on sale, but the 440 lows hurt the sides of my feet, so I've been hesitant. I heard they fit wider, but can anyone here confirm?

They’re slightly longer, not wider.

[fakie nollie]

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I was thinking of getting the 440 highs since I've been seeing them on sale, but the 440 lows hurt the sides of my feet, so I've been hesitant. I heard they fit wider, but can anyone here confirm?

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They’re slightly longer, not wider.

I was unpleasantly surprised by this

[FatGuy92]

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I was thinking of getting the 440 highs since I've been seeing them on sale, but the 440 lows hurt the sides of my feet, so I've been hesitant. I heard they fit wider, but can anyone here confirm?

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They’re slightly longer, not wider.

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I was unpleasantly surprised by this

Much appreciated! That's a shame

[Carter]

any official date on these 440 v2 told wife no shoes this xmas cause I've been waiting but we see all the pics but no date!

merry Christmas everyone btw!

[OhioGuy]

any official date on these 440 v2 told wife no shoes this xmas cause I've been waiting but we see all the pics but no date!

merry Christmas everyone btw!

Might be tripping, but I feel like they said January.

[rocklobster]

Finally got myself a pair of 1010s, width and fit wise they feel great but length wise they feel 0.25 size bigger. I can't shimmy my feet forward within the shoe though pressing down at the toes does give about a thumb's worth of space. Worth sizing down for the next pair?

[OhioGuy]

Someone should leak a clear picture of the black 480 Highs. I’ll probably grab two pairs since I love all black shoes.

Also had a session in my new Dunk High yesterday. They’re great shoes, but I still prefer the 480. The Dunks run a little bigger and the grip isn’t as good.

[Berky]

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Finally got myself a pair of 1010s, width and fit wise they feel great but length wise they feel 0.25 size bigger. I can't shimmy my feet forward within the shoe though pressing down at the toes does give about a thumb's worth of space. Worth sizing down for the next pair?

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I feel like the upper can take a bit to break in with the 1010s as long as your toes aren’t cramped I’d wear/skate them a bit to see how they soften up

I would say let them stretch/soften up. I regrettably sized up and feel like I have way too much room now. I bought a second pair of 1010’s in my regular size and they feel perfect now. The 1010 is my favorite shoe I’ve even worn.

[DanRar009]

480 low colorways for 2024? I got the Reynolds but don’t want to skate in them, would love an all black 480. Anybody got info please share

[OhioGuy]

480 low colorways for 2024? I got the Reynolds but don’t want to skate in them, would love an all black 480. Anybody got info please share

Haven’t seen any new colors. They had non-stop drops since August. Hopefully they don’t slow down too much in 2024.