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[Texas_Tone]

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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.

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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

Wish they would do a cupsole foy model, like throw it on top of the 600 sole or something, I do like one piece toe cap cupsoles, I had these circas back in the cut that Walker Ryan wore a bunch, did some pretty good skating in those

[Atiba Applebum]

Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

[DanRar009]

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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.

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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

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Wish they would do a cupsole foy model, like throw it on top of the 600 sole or something, I do like one piece toe cap cupsoles, I had these circas back in the cut that Walker Ryan wore a bunch, did some pretty good skating in those

Yeah westgates first shoe was the 913 which was a fuckin amazing shoe that I wish was still around, but yeah it would nice to get the 306 on a cup with a full length midsole. I guess the slip on version counts in some way as a new shoe, which I wish they would bring that one back as well. Skated a few pairs of the slip on version and it was nice for easy sessions.

[DanRar009]

Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

Grey day Tom Knox’s perhaps?

[fakiefs180]

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Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

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Grey day Tom Knox’s perhaps?

Oh boy, that would be sick. I got a pair of the newest colorway of the 600. The timber wolf green one. Sadly the fit is different for me as the previous versions. Something feels off about them. Could be just that particular colorway, I am not sure. Maxbe someone on here has different versions of the 600 and speak about the sizing. I try the 480 in my tts plus another 480 and 1010 half size down.

[Atiba Applebum]

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Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

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Grey day Tom Knox’s perhaps?

Maybe, but seems too early.   Wouldn’t hate it

[moonordie]

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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.

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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

Westgate first shoe was the 913
https://youtu.be/x9z640VgJ5c?si=hEImA6rC-aMmxlpP

[Texas_Tone]

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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.

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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

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Westgate first shoe was the 913
https://youtu.be/x9z640VgJ5c?si=hEImA6rC-aMmxlpP

Yea had the black and gum colorway of this one, it was a super good shoe, wish theyd bring that one back, his new one is like almost tippy with the sole they have on there now the 508 or whatever it’s called

[mindfuzz]

Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

[Xen]

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Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

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Colorway giving them Tiago vibes:

[BeachChicken]

Looks like a grey day colorway no? His right shoe is wet I think giving off a 2 tone effect. Will be copping many pairs of these.

[kneebone]

Kinda looks like what they do with the 425s where the toebox is suede and the rest is leather or synthetic

[Scarecrow Radio]

Heavy regrets about never getting a pair of the 913's

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Heavy regrets about never getting a pair of the 913's

I had that same thought!  I remember there was a colorway I really liked too.  I just never went for it

[Atiba Applebum]

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Spied a new Tom Knox colorway on Jacob Harris IG stories.   Mostly grey with white soles.   Looks like the toe cap might be suede and the body panel might be different, but that could just be lighting

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Saw Jeff Mikut wearing them at the NB premiere and apparently they’re out next month as a Lost Art collab not Grey Day.   They look goood 

[Daydream]

913 were awesome, fit great, kept their shape. Great cushioning tech too

[moonordie]

913 were awesome, fit great, kept their shape. Great cushioning tech too

That N2 cushioning it was present also on the 863, best shoe ever with he only detail that it was a Peeble magnet.

[hiljentaa]

I never got to skate the 913. Love the 508 currently.

Would definitely buy 913s if brought back.

[TD]

I remember the 913 being a great shoe to skate and extremely comfortable, I just wish it came in half sizes. A full size up just felt way too long.

[devils acrobat]

I never got to skate the 913. Love the 508 currently.

Would definitely buy 913s if brought back.

Second this, loved them

[fulfillthedream]

I remember the 913 being a great shoe to skate and extremely comfortable, I just wish it came in half sizes. A full size up just felt way too long.

if you're lucky you can find your size on ebay.

[moonordie]

I remember reading somewhere that the factory that produced the 913 some close down or something like that.
1010 sole will fit in there nicely imo

[Coastal Fever]

Just came here to say the wide numerics are not wide enough in the forefoot/midfoot area.

Yep, this seems to be the overwhelming consensus every time they release a “wide”.  Now, I’m just a moron with no shoe design experience.. but I drafted up this quick image that will hopefully help out the NB crew with this;



See the red part?  That’s where the sole needs to extend to for wide feet to not spill over the side.  Simply make the midsole go that far.  Don’t build in ultra firm arch support like on the 1010 either.  Those who want or need that can easily buy some Dr. Scholl’s for $15.

[fakiefs180]

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Just came here to say the wide numerics are not wide enough in the forefoot/midfoot area.

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Yep, this seems to be the overwhelming consensus every time they release a “wide”.  Now, I’m just a moron with no shoe design experience.. but I drafted up this quick image that will hopefully help out the NB crew with this;



See the red part?  That’s where the sole needs to extend to for wide feet to not spill over the side.  Simply make the midsole go that far.  Don’t build in ultra firm arch support like on the 1010 either.  Those who want or need that can easily buy some Dr. Scholl’s for $15.

New Balance, listen to this guy.

[kickbacktail]

Are new colorways for the 1010 expected to drop any time soon? I’ve skated 3 pairs in a row and really like them and it’s about time for a new pair, but none of the current colorways are speaking to me. A couple of the whiter ones are decent but I have clown feet so unfortunately can’t wear white shoes.

[chillclinton87]

Are new colorways for the 1010 expected to drop any time soon? I’ve skated 3 pairs in a row and really like them and it’s about time for a new pair, but none of the current colorways are speaking to me. A couple of the whiter ones are decent but I have clown feet so unfortunately can’t wear white shoes.

pretty sure NB# just dropped the shoes for this season, theres a bunch of trail inspired colorways of the 1010. otherwise there is a pretty good back catalog of colorways to choose from- hope you find some

[DaSk8D00D]

913's were an amazing shoe. I only got to skate 1 pair but I would put it up there with the PJ's, 1010s, and 480s. basically a slightly slimmer 1010 with a one piece toecap

[rocklobster]

I always through the 868 was Westgate's unofficial first pro shoe on NB. Great looking shoe, rocking them as chillers and I'll skate them when I'm done with the current pair of 1010s.

[Nth syd bear]

I always through the 868 was Westgate's unofficial first pro shoe on NB. Great looking shoe, rocking them as chillers and I'll skate them when I'm done with the current pair of 1010s.

U just reminded me,  I have pretty much new (old) pair of these
I didn't fuck with the sole,  is a good looking shoe tho.
Might Need to revisit.

[Texas_Tone]

I always through the 868 was Westgate's unofficial first pro shoe on NB. Great looking shoe, rocking them as chillers and I'll skate them when I'm done with the current pair of 1010s.

Please don’t bring up the 868, I regret not getting that shoe, it’s basically everything I needed