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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8250 on: January 17, 2024, 08:50:23 AM »

Anybody ever tried ordering from this website tradeinn.com?
Prices are pretty tempting
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8251 on: January 17, 2024, 08:54:43 AM »
i've ordered a bike part from that site and i got it, just took forever as it shipped from Spain to California lol you'll probably be fine tbh

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8252 on: January 17, 2024, 09:11:20 AM »
i've ordered from that tradinn site before and got my order quickly too.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8253 on: January 17, 2024, 09:26:15 AM »
Just received my first pair of 440 highs, I must say they feel great. Do they seem to run almost half size big for anyone else ?

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8254 on: January 17, 2024, 09:55:41 AM »
Just received my first pair of 440 highs, I must say they feel great. Do they seem to run almost half size big for anyone else ?
Did for me.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8255 on: January 17, 2024, 10:38:55 AM »
Just received my first pair of 440 highs, I must say they feel great. Do they seem to run almost half size big for anyone else ?
Yup. I moved to size 14 last year, but can still fit 440 Highs in 13. They’re a little big. Hope the V2s keep that sizing TBH. They fit me perfectly.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8256 on: January 17, 2024, 10:43:55 AM »
Just received my first pair of 440 highs, I must say they feel great. Do they seem to run almost half size big for anyone else ?

I rock them TTS as a wide footer. My first pair I went TTS and they actually felt a little too snug around the mid-foot area for a week or two before they stretched out. Weirdly on my second pair they feel roomier from the get go than my first pair but I’m not mad about it as I run an aftermarket insole that takes up a bit more space than the stock one. Maybe if you have more narrow feet you could .5 size down but I wouldn’t recommend doing so if you’ve got wide feet or wanna swap the insole for a thicker one.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8257 on: January 19, 2024, 08:27:25 AM »

Snagged these a bit ago. Just a heads up, they fit more TTS than the other 272s

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8258 on: January 19, 2024, 08:50:17 AM »

Snagged these a bit ago. Just a heads up, they fit more TTS than the other 272s
Not into Vulcs but God damn those are sexy
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8259 on: January 19, 2024, 09:09:53 AM »
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Snagged these a bit ago. Just a heads up, they fit more TTS than the other 272s
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Not into Vulcs but God damn those are sexy
Same. I try to skate maybe 2 pairs of vulcs a year. Then I remember why I  don’t

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8260 on: January 19, 2024, 11:05:01 AM »
Just got some 808's. Anyone else find the laces are short af? 
We rode 7.5's" and didn't complain.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8261 on: January 19, 2024, 11:14:29 AM »
Just got some 808's. Anyone else find the laces are short af?
Not that bad but sure they could be a little longer
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8262 on: January 19, 2024, 11:28:01 AM »
Just got some 808's. Anyone else find the laces are short af?

They're a bit short especially if you lace them all the way up. I changed some longer flat laces on mine and they're much better.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8263 on: January 19, 2024, 11:50:17 AM »
i really wish shoe brands did the extra laces thing...
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8264 on: January 19, 2024, 12:38:03 PM »
i really wish shoe brands did the extra laces thing...
What's interesting to me is that half of the NBs I've had came with extra laces while the other half didn't. My 1010s and Reynolds 480s both came with extra laces that were different colors. My 440 highs and 480 highs didn't. I wonder if it depends on the colorway or price point of the shoes? Either way, I don't mind it because I never rip laces and have tons of them stocked up.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8265 on: January 19, 2024, 12:52:53 PM »
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i really wish shoe brands did the extra laces thing...
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What's interesting to me is that half of the NBs I've had came with extra laces while the other half didn't. My 1010s and Reynolds 480s both came with extra laces that were different colors. My 440 highs and 480 highs didn't. I wonder if it depends on the colorway or price point of the shoes? Either way, I don't mind it because I never rip laces and have tons of them stocked up.
My 1010 didn't came with laces. Interesting.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8266 on: January 19, 2024, 03:30:44 PM »
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i really wish shoe brands did the extra laces thing...
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What's interesting to me is that half of the NBs I've had came with extra laces while the other half didn't. My 1010s and Reynolds 480s both came with extra laces that were different colors. My 440 highs and 480 highs didn't. I wonder if it depends on the colorway or price point of the shoes? Either way, I don't mind it because I never rip laces and have tons of them stocked up.
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My 1010 didn't came with laces. Interesting.

Yeah, I'm also getting extra laces about half of the time. I believe my 1010 came with extras, but my 440s and 508s didn't. I've bought some old stock of discontinued models over the last year, and they all had extra laces, so maybe they've just gone cheap on us recently?

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8267 on: January 19, 2024, 03:40:03 PM »
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My 1010 didn't came with laces. Interesting.


For a moment I thought you meant they came with no laces at all.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8268 on: January 19, 2024, 04:21:50 PM »
I have had 4 different colorways of the 1010’s. The only color that came with extra laces were the gray ones.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8269 on: January 20, 2024, 12:57:29 AM »
I bet some peeps steal extra laces from the shoe boxes somewhere along the logistics chain.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8270 on: January 20, 2024, 03:08:37 AM »
Got me some 1010 recently and cant say I have ever worn a more comfortable shoe. Havent skated them so far but really looking forward.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8271 on: January 20, 2024, 03:18:52 AM »
I bet some peeps steal extra laces from the shoe boxes somewhere along the logistics chain.

I’ve bought every 1010 colorway. Most direct from NB. Only a handful of them have extra laces. Mostly the special releases.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8272 on: January 20, 2024, 09:35:37 PM »
3 weeks in with the 1010 and the suede used is something else. I drag hard on my kickflips and FS Flips but the suede is holding up with zero tears, I did apply super glue on the stitching and some Shoe Goo on the outsole but overall the shoe is holding up really well. If I gave up on kickflips I could see these lasting me a year of skating.
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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8273 on: January 21, 2024, 02:56:49 AM »
i wish i found the perfect sizing in 1010s but no luck so far.

TTS they always fit tight at first but then seem to bag out (white leather with gum from a few years ago as well as the beef and brocc colorways) and half size down i feel like they are too small/ wouldn't ever start fitting plus i always have heel slip. bummer to give up on 1010s all together since i'd love to give some of my money to tiago.

anyway, i gave my slightly used pair to a homie and he is mind blown by how good they last him with just a lil superglue on the stitching. he been skating these heavily for  like 4 months now, so good for him at least!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8274 on: January 21, 2024, 12:15:12 PM »
i wish i found the perfect sizing in 1010s but no luck so far.

TTS they always fit tight at first but then seem to bag out (white leather with gum from a few years ago as well as the beef and brocc colorways) and half size down i feel like they are too small/ wouldn't ever start fitting plus i always have heel slip. bummer to give up on 1010s all together since i'd love to give some of my money to tiago.

anyway, i gave my slightly used pair to a homie and he is mind blown by how good they last him with just a lil superglue on the stitching. he been skating these heavily for  like 4 months now, so good for him at least!


My experience with the 1010s has been similar. What I’ve found is that the mesh toe box fits better than the leather toe box. And my heel feels more locked in / sits lower with some colorways more than others. (Maybe NB# uses more than one factory, which leads to slight variances).

The white/green leather with mesh toe box and black suede with gum sole and mesh toe box are examples of drops that fit great.

The beef and broccoli fit terribly. I tried multiple sizes and couldn’t find one that worked.

I wish NB# would release a version 2 with more consistent sizing and with better heel lock.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8275 on: January 21, 2024, 01:10:33 PM »
For the 1010 I just got a pair, I have to do a heel lock lace on them and then they are fine, without that lacing though they definitely have a bit of heel slip without some crazy thick socks.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8276 on: January 22, 2024, 05:47:18 AM »
ha so not only my problem with that i see.

Had the first colorway all black with the gray and they ran a full size smaller than the mariano colorway of the first drop too. even depending on the material there might be variance in fit, i understand but 1010s fit all over the place for me.

and the thing is i don't wanna lace them too tight, just can't look down on that.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8277 on: January 22, 2024, 10:12:55 AM »
ha so not only my problem with that i see.

Had the first colorway all black with the gray and they ran a full size smaller than the mariano colorway of the first drop too. even depending on the material there might be variance in fit, i understand but 1010s fit all over the place for me.

and the thing is i don't wanna lace them too tight, just can't look down on that.


Totally agree. The 1010s beg to worn exactly how Tiago wears them. Loose with your pant legs behind the tongue. Call me vain or OCD, but I can’t stand looking down at my feet when the laces are cinched down tight.

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8278 on: January 22, 2024, 10:45:04 AM »
Looks like some shops have received their 440 V2 shipments. Very excited to try the high tops, I've skated 10 pairs of 1010's in a row and its time for something new!

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Re: New Balance # containment thread
« Reply #8279 on: January 22, 2024, 11:04:24 AM »
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ha so not only my problem with that i see.

Had the first colorway all black with the gray and they ran a full size smaller than the mariano colorway of the first drop too. even depending on the material there might be variance in fit, i understand but 1010s fit all over the place for me.

and the thing is i don't wanna lace them too tight, just can't look down on that.
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Totally agree. The 1010s beg to worn exactly how Tiago wears them. Loose with your pant legs behind the tongue. Call me vain or OCD, but I can’t stand looking down at my feet when the laces are cinched down tight.
The way Reynolds chokes them makes them look like an entirely different model.