New Balance # containment thread

[dstrytruitt]

I don’t understand the purpose of the trail numerics. They look slightly different, but not beefy enough to be actual trail shoes. And the 480s don’t even have a different sole like the 440 ones. Would love to know the thought process behind these (still gonna buy a pair).

From what I understand the kids like this thing called “gorp core” where you wear outdoor brands but you never actually go outside. Gen Z shit. Probably chasing that trend.
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So that's what gorp core means...thank you! Fucking kids.

[Rick Trapasso]

Any word on new 480 hightop colorways?

Sorry, I don't have IG or anything I get all my skate news from here.

[Daydream]

Weartested review up. Check that forefoot cushion baby (sarcasm)

Edit: the abzorb foam change is the big difference,  no matter the thickness. Favorable cushion review.

[tzhangdox]

ugh even just a tad of midsole under the forefoot would be so good

[OhioGuy]

Weartested review up. Check that forefoot cushion baby (sarcasm)

I really want to cut open my Reynolds since they’re about to be retired. Cause the 480s are so comfy I’ve just been wearing them daily for the past four months.

[Tiltmode Army Reservist]

Weartested review up. Check that forefoot cushion baby (sarcasm)

The 440 V2 high had my attention (especially with the talk of a black/gum colorway coming), but after I saw that cross-section, I guess I'll think about the 480 high instead...until they do a cross section of that shoe and I get let down again.

[Painted Baby]

Reup on the NB site of Orange, Blue and Boss 480 colorways

[Daydream]

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Weartested review up. Check that forefoot cushion baby (sarcasm)

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I really want to cut open my Reynolds since they’re about to be retired. Cause the 480s are so comfy I’ve just been wearing them daily for the past four months.

Do it. Size 13? My left shoe 480 Reynolds is defective or something.. worn them so much to break them in but it still is persistent. 1010 insole swap and everything. every other numeric shoe is fine, the issue is right between my arch and forefoot

[iw0]

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Weartested review up. Check that forefoot cushion baby (sarcasm)

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I really want to cut open my Reynolds since they’re about to be retired. Cause the 480s are so comfy I’ve just been wearing them daily for the past four months.

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Do it. Size 13? My left shoe 480 Reynolds is defective or something.. worn them so much to break them in but it still is persistent. 1010 insole swap and everything. every other numeric shoe is fine, the issue is right between my arch and forefoot

so, i have something similar with the boss ones but not the blue and white leather pair. just assumed it's the material change or normal production deviation that's just off enough to bug me, i'm no shoe expert. i do know my left foot is a little smaller, but i don't have that issue in other NB shoes and as previously stated in the same model.
maybe i could try sizing down in suede(?) 480s next time, guess i can report back if i do

[Daydream]

Nah mine has nothing to with sizing. I wear 13 in 440 913 480 1010 and all MIUS and MIUK pairs. It’s the strobel board or some thing stitched awkwardly. Just doesn’t allow my foot to sit comfortably.

[Still_ill]

Nah mine has nothing to with sizing. I wear 13 in 440 913 480 1010 and all MIUS and MIUK pairs. It’s the strobel board or some thing stitched awkwardly. Just doesn’t allow my foot to sit comfortably.

That might explain why I haven’t really gotten along with my Reynolds. I haven’t worn them enough to fully break them in but I’ve never felt 100% comfortable in them unlike 1010s or 440s (aside from the sole being too thin). At first there was an obvious discomfort (poking feeling) at the inner edge right under the arch closer to the forefoot with, I think I recall, my left being noticeably worse. It lessened a little after a couple wears so it wasn’t as glaringly obvious but still makes it so something always feels slightly uncomfortable. I was thinking maybe the shoe was just too narrow in the middle or needed an extra long break in but after reading these posts I’m wondering if maybe there could be a manufacturing issue.

[marcusbutler]

Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

[Underpressureflips]

Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

Do you feel any notable difference in cushion? Can’t tell if I should try v2 or just stockpile all the discounted v1s

[thehogsniper]

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Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

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Do you feel any notable difference in cushion? Can’t tell if I should try v2 or just stockpile all the discounted v1s

It feels pretty much like the same shoe. With all fairness to people complaining about the cushion, I think people are overreacting because of a single-cross section. Weartested has been doing this for a very long time but there are a lot of things he doesn't explain or analyze, probably the most important being foam density + firmness. The 440 V2 is fine underfoot, go into your shop if you can and try it for yourself.

[DarkPools]

The 440 (V1 and V2) at stock, objectively does not have enough forefoot cushion. That paper thin insole does nothing to dampen impact for your toes since the midsole is thinner up front than say, other shoes (Dunks, KSL, Marana, 808, 1010, etc.)

If they feel the same as V1 to you and feel they meet your specific preferences, great! The general consensus has weighed in that 440s NEED an insole swap to reduce forefoot fatigue because it's that thin (cross section photos provided or not)

[Rick Trapasso]

The 440 (V1 and V2) at stock, objectively does not have enough forefoot cushion. That paper thin insole does nothing to dampen impact for your toes since the midsole is thinner up front than say, other shoes (Dunks, KSL, Marana, 808, 1010, etc.)

If they feel the same as V1 to you and feel they meet your specific preferences, great! The general consensus has weighed in that 440s NEED an insole swap to reduce forefoot fatigue because it's that thin (cross section photos provided or not)

This was def my experience. I was super disappointed in that shoe tbh.

Thankfully my hopes and dreams have been realized with the 480 highs.

[jfrankparnell]

NB should start including a cross section picture of the shoe’s sole construction in their marketing

[Crabby_Bastard]

Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

My experience has been a bit different. V2 fit my feet much better than V1, probably due to the rounder toe. No shoe stretchers needed. The grip on my V2s is noticeably better. Flick is pretty much the same. The 2 pairs of V1s I bought have a noticeably harder and less grippy sole. So much as I couldn't skate them very confidently. The cushion throughout the sole feels moderately better on the V2.

[OhioGuy]

Finally wore my white/black 480s after beating the Reynolds to the ground. Got worried at first cause they hurt me feet. That went away after 30 minutes and now they feel like my old pair.



Forgot how much they gripped when new. Using them with a new deck takes a minute to get used to. My feet were glued down 😅

[dstrytruitt]

Finally wore my white/black 480s after beating the Reynolds to the ground. Got worried at first cause they hurt me feet. That went away after 30 minutes and now they feel like my old pair.



Forgot how much they gripped when new. Using them with a new deck takes a minute to get used to. My feet were glued down 😅

Agreed--The 480s are the grippiest shoes I've ever skated.

I've been able to skate more lately while also training for a half-marathon and my back/hips have been sore. Skating Lizzies with Move Gameday insoles and while I dig them a lot I switched to some 1010s for today's lunch session and I feel so much better afterward. Damn aging is a bitch.

[Mongo Lloyd]

Man…. Feet are so weird and personal.

It’s weird hearing complaints about the 440 when it’s one of the only shoes that fits my feet without any issues or discomfort. Same with the 480’s.

[marcusbutler]

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Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

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Do you feel any notable difference in cushion? Can’t tell if I should try v2 or just stockpile all the discounted v1s

Only one session in them and they feel the same. Looks like the changes to the shoes would help out in the long haul. My shoes usually last a month and some change.

[marcusbutler]

NB Every shoe company should start including a cross section picture of the shoe’s sole construction in their marketing

[OhioGuy]

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NB Every shoe company should start including a cross section picture of the shoe’s sole construction in their marketing

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Reynolds shared that review on IG. Maybe NB# will show us the cross section for his shoe. Would make sense since he's a shoe nerd. I want all the details. This thread alone shows that there's an interest.

I ain't mad at the 440v2 though. NB# has a shoe for every skater. Meanwhile Nike keeps dropping hybrids like the Ishod and Leos. Board feel < Being able to walk the next day 😂

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stocking up on pairs of the v1 440 hi's in white before they're all gone. i am not a massive fan of the big new N or colorways.

[Made In China]

Finally wore my white/black 480s after beating the Reynolds to the ground. Got worried at first cause they hurt me feet. That went away after 30 minutes and now they feel like my old pair.



Forgot how much they gripped when new. Using them with a new deck takes a minute to get used to. My feet were glued down 😅

Those look so good with the black laces. I hope NB makes that colorway in the hightop too.

[OhioGuy]

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Finally wore my white/black 480s after beating the Reynolds to the ground. Got worried at first cause they hurt me feet. That went away after 30 minutes and now they feel like my old pair.



Forgot how much they gripped when new. Using them with a new deck takes a minute to get used to. My feet were glued down 😅

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Those look so good with the black laces. I hope NB makes that colorway in the hightop too.

I'd buy those too. Think it'd be cool to have this color in suede too.

[moonordie]

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Just skated the 440v2's yesterday. Can confirm same flick, same grip, and same fit as the OG's.

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Do you feel any notable difference in cushion? Can’t tell if I should try v2 or just stockpile all the discounted v1s

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Only one session in them and they feel the same. Looks like the changes to the shoes would help out in the long haul. My shoes usually last a month and some change.

So pretty much if you want to try 440 you have to put some FP on the. Gotcha.

[Turtle Boy]

Is there any 480 hi scheduled in Europe soon?

[rothdigga]

Is there any 480 hi scheduled in Europe soon?

Both the black and white 480 hi's are bought for Europe (can't tell which country but there should be some spread out).  Those should be Q3 24 so around June sometime.