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[Snackbar]

They are not numerics, just regular 480s. There is no numeric logo on the tongue label

[Rick Trapasso]

Dear NB# Gods, please bless me with some more 480 hightop color ways soon.

Love,
-Rick

[Troubadour26]

480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

[Scab Picker]

480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

The Natas #480 went for $120, so $125 for the Chocolate ones isn’t much of an increase. Regular lows go for $100 while regular highs go for $110. The price for the highs in the Chocolate pack makes sense because it has that panel of flags which probably added to production costs. However, the price for the lows seems too high even if they used higher quality suede.

[Rick Trapasso]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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The Natas #480 went for $120, so $125 for the Chocolate ones isn’t much of an increase. Regular lows go for $100 while regular highs go for $110. The price for the highs in the Chocolate pack makes sense because it has that panel of flags which probably added to production costs. However, the price for the lows seems too high even if they used higher quality suede.

I'm ok with $100-$110 but that's really at the upper limit I'm willing to pay for shoes I'm going to destroy skating. I can only justify this because they last for a while and end up being worth it in the end compared to cheaper shoes.

Hated the natas colors and I'm not crazy about the chocolate ones, so I'm really not interested in paying more for something Im not crazy about. Especially when I'm only getting these to skate.

If I could get plain Jane colorway hightop 480s for $90-$100 I would have a closet full of them.

[rothdigga]

480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal. 

[Still_Sorry]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal. 

@rothdigga - why is the extra pair of insoles totally flat?

[moonordie]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal. 

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@rothdigga - why is the extra pair of insoles totally flat?

Because nobody likes the usual wrinkled ones from 480

[Rick Trapasso]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal. 

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@rothdigga - why is the extra pair of insoles totally flat?

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Because nobody likes the usual wrinkled ones from 480

I like the stock jawns. Love them actually.

[Rick Trapasso]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal.

That's a fair justification, thanks for chiming in as usual. And I understand that for a limited edition or special release.

They're just not for me personally.

[OhioGuy]

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480’s at $100 is already a wild price to me and the Chocolate collab being $125 just seems like preparation for the customer to justify the Reynolds to themselves

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2 different insoles, 3 sets of laces, super premium materials (especially on the low) along with the custom box, paper and a shoe bag inside of each box is what made the price increase.  Just so you're all aware that it wasn't just a random "let's jack this price up" kind of deal. 

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@rothdigga - why is the extra pair of insoles totally flat?

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Because nobody likes the usual wrinkled ones from 480

I love them. The extra ones seem like they’ll bottom out. Kinda remind me of Adidas insoles.

[rothdigga]

Just posting the Intervals trailer in this thread so you guys get a peep...

[Crabby_Bastard]

I got the NB x Chocolate 480 lows. The extra insoles that come with them is Ortholite. I skated one pair of 480s before these and the stock insoles destroyed my feet. The extra insoles that come in the Choco collab make the shoes so much better for me. They no longer feel like my arches are propped up on golf balls and slightly better board feel.

If you like the stock insoles then you probably won't like the extra insoles that come with the Choco collab.

[PuffinMuffin]

Are there any plans to rerelease the 272 synths? I've skated 8 pairs this year. I love them, they're perfect. Unfortunately, I can no longer find them in my size

[moonordie]

Brown ones look very nice and the other ones remind me of that Surrey cw not that long ago.

[rikki]

How would you guys compare the 480 to the 440v2?

I mean, I had to give up on the 480, they just don't seem to work with my feet, even after numerous attempts with various insoles and lotsa break in time. I need more boardfeel in general. Don't get me wrong, the shoe feels amazing protection-wise and all, but still, they're too bulky for me in the end. 

I hope the 440v2 retains the general amount of boardfeel of the 440v1? Or should I just start hunting down like 12 pairs of v1's to last me for the next 6 years?

[dstrytruitt]

How would you guys compare the 480 to the 440v2?

I mean, I had to give up on the 480, they just don't seem to work with my feet, even after numerous attempts with various insoles and lotsa break in time. I need more boardfeel in general. Don't get me wrong, the shoe feels amazing protection-wise and all, but still, they're too bulky for me in the end. 

I hope the 440v2 retains the general amount of boardfeel of the 440v1? Or should I just start hunting down like 12 pairs of v1's to last me for the next 6 years?

I really like skating both the 480 and the 440v2. I dig them both because I can skate the stock insoles in both and not have any back/hip/knee/foot pain (I'm old and the arch support is what I need) after the session. The 480 took me longer to break in and they are thicker so the boardfeel isn't the same as the 440v2. The 480 do last a long time and stay firm whereas the 440v2 get a little floppy/pack out a bit quicker. However, the boardfeel in the 440v2 is great and they feel nearly broken in out of the box. My two cents.

[MusclesMarinara]

So I understand the no leaks thing for Reynolds’s 933 but are shops really being asked to order a shoe totally blind without any idea what the shoes actually look like? Are the nb# reps visiting shops in store to possibly show a version of the shoe to buyers from an iPad or pics or anything? I know a Reynolds shoe will sell like gangbusters regardless but just curious with how shops can struggle with overstock on shoes that don’t sell.

[brownbeyg]

So I understand the no leaks thing for Reynolds’s 933 but are shops really being asked to order a shoe totally blind without any idea what the shoes actually look like? Are the nb# reps visiting shops in store to possibly show a version of the shoe to buyers from an iPad or pics or anything? I know a Reynolds shoe will sell like gangbusters regardless but just curious with how shops can struggle with overstock on shoes that don’t sell.

New Balance brought out handful of shops to Long Beach for a preview of it earlier this year

[moonordie]

How would you guys compare the 480 to the 440v2?

I mean, I had to give up on the 480, they just don't seem to work with my feet, even after numerous attempts with various insoles and lotsa break in time. I need more boardfeel in general. Don't get me wrong, the shoe feels amazing protection-wise and all, but still, they're too bulky for me in the end. 

I hope the 440v2 retains the general amount of boardfeel of the 440v1? Or should I just start hunting down like 12 pairs of v1's to last me for the next 6 years?

For what I get from what you wrote you should like V2 a lot. I feel that the have slightly less boardfeel but significantly more cushioning and comfort.
If you're on Europe and want some V1 highs let me know.

[BeachChicken]

How would you guys compare the 480 to the 440v2?

I mean, I had to give up on the 480, they just don't seem to work with my feet, even after numerous attempts with various insoles and lotsa break in time. I need more boardfeel in general. Don't get me wrong, the shoe feels amazing protection-wise and all, but still, they're too bulky for me in the end. 

I hope the 440v2 retains the general amount of boardfeel of the 440v1? Or should I just start hunting down like 12 pairs of v1's to last me for the next 6 years?

I know you didn't ask but try the 600. Its got a hair more padding in the forefoot and for anyone I know that has tried it it lasts longer than the 440V2

[Xen]

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How would you guys compare the 480 to the 440v2?

I mean, I had to give up on the 480, they just don't seem to work with my feet, even after numerous attempts with various insoles and lotsa break in time. I need more boardfeel in general. Don't get me wrong, the shoe feels amazing protection-wise and all, but still, they're too bulky for me in the end. 

I hope the 440v2 retains the general amount of boardfeel of the 440v1? Or should I just start hunting down like 12 pairs of v1's to last me for the next 6 years?

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For what I get from what you wrote you should like V2 a lot. I feel that the have slightly less boardfeel but significantly more cushioning and comfort.
If you're on Europe and want some V1 highs let me know.

Agreed. 440V2s are great if you like the V1, you should like the V2.

440v2 =/= 600

[diplodocus]

So I understand the no leaks thing for Reynolds’s 933 but are shops really being asked to order a shoe totally blind without any idea what the shoes actually look like? Are the nb# reps visiting shops in store to possibly show a version of the shoe to buyers from an iPad or pics or anything? I know a Reynolds shoe will sell like gangbusters regardless but just curious with how shops can struggle with overstock on shoes that don’t sell.

My shop is going in blind and it’s kinda bumming the owner out. Just given color options.

[rikki]

Thanks for the comments regarding the 440v2, sounds good. I think I'll definitely give them a go.

A per the 600, yeah, they're a great shoe as well, actually one of my favorites. The downside with them is just that somehow it just didn't feel like they last as long as some other models -- my first white/green pair went kinda limp on me fairly quickly. Initially they felt AMAZING, but that didn't last as long as I've hoped. It could've been the skating and the frequency of it at the time, but still. Got another pair of them on ice, so yeah, will give them another go for sure.

I've sometimes thought about trying out the 808 or the 1010, but based on my experience with the 480, I think it's better to give them a pass, taking into account the spectrum of boardfeel I feel comfortable in.

Anyway, it's pretty much cupsole or nothing for me. I might go crazy someday and try the 306 as they look effin' great, but in general I don't feel like going down the vulc rabbit hole with my old-ass feet.

[Mongo Lloyd]

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So I understand the no leaks thing for Reynolds’s 933 but are shops really being asked to order a shoe totally blind without any idea what the shoes actually look like? Are the nb# reps visiting shops in store to possibly show a version of the shoe to buyers from an iPad or pics or anything? I know a Reynolds shoe will sell like gangbusters regardless but just curious with how shops can struggle with overstock on shoes that don’t sell.

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My shop is going in blind and it’s kinda bumming the owner out. Just given color options.

Release colorways don’t sound too promising. I hope I’m proven wrong.

[WinterWarlock]

Just came here to say the wide numerics are not wide enough in the forefoot/midfoot area. Please make some wider options for us wide footers, I beg of you!! Maybe some 3E or 4E versions. I guarantee they will sell. There are loads of us wide footers who would prefer to skate numeric shoes, but have to rock half cabs, etc. due to our crazy wide feet. Also, please bring back the Arto, or something very similar now that he's off the team. That shoe was exceptional. Lastly, I propose a new design: a Tiago 808 style shoe with the toe box shape from the Villani, rather than the angular shape of the 808 toebox. That Villani toebox and the 379/272 toebox is properly round - a far superior design. Much respect to NB# and Jason Rothmeyer, the best 360 flip noseslider out!!

[BeachChicken]

Thanks for the comments regarding the 440v2, sounds good. I think I'll definitely give them a go.

A per the 600, yeah, they're a great shoe as well, actually one of my favorites. The downside with them is just that somehow it just didn't feel like they last as long as some other models -- my first white/green pair went kinda limp on me fairly quickly. Initially they felt AMAZING, but that didn't last as long as I've hoped. It could've been the skating and the frequency of it at the time, but still. Got another pair of them on ice, so yeah, will give them another go for sure.

I've sometimes thought about trying out the 808 or the 1010, but based on my experience with the 480, I think it's better to give them a pass, taking into account the spectrum of boardfeel I feel comfortable in.

Anyway, it's pretty much cupsole or nothing for me. I might go crazy someday and try the 306 as they look effin' great, but in general I don't feel like going down the vulc rabbit hole with my old-ass feet.

I've skated a ton of 440 and some 440V2 and in my experience they end up getting soggier feeling at the same time, but they both never truly bag out they just feel more molded.

[DanRar009]

With the intervals video coming up it got me thinking about how both Tiago and westgate both have 2 pro model shoes and Jaime having only the 306. Will foy ever get a 2nd pro shoe? Or does the 306 sell so well it wouldn’t make sense to add another one to the line. Just random thoughts

[fakiefs180]

With the intervals video coming up it got me thinking about how both Tiago and westgate both have 2 pro model shoes and Jaime having only the 306. Will foy ever get a 2nd pro shoe? Or does the 306 sell so well it wouldn’t make sense to add another one to the line. Just random thoughts

Tiago has the 1010 and the 808 and Westgate only has the 508 I think? The 306 is the bestseller, I see a lot of non skaters wearing these. I also like them for chilling but the toe shape doesn't work for me personally for skating in them.

[Atiba Applebum]

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With the intervals video coming up it got me thinking about how both Tiago and westgate both have 2 pro model shoes and Jaime having only the 306. Will foy ever get a 2nd pro shoe? Or does the 306 sell so well it wouldn’t make sense to add another one to the line. Just random thoughts

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Tiago has the 1010 and the 808 and Westgate only has the 508 I think? The 306 is the bestseller, I see a lot of non skaters wearing these. I also like them for chilling but the toe shape doesn't work for me personally for skating in them.

Westgate had an original model … 978 maybe or maybe I’m just giving him a MA area code


Foy has had a slip on version, if that counts for anything, but it is their best seller and if he wants to keep skating it and sales stay up, I guess why mess with it.   Busenitz rode his first adidas for a long time as did Kenny Anderson’s first Adio