Author Topic: New Balance # containment thread (Read 1523703 times)

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #11340 on:** February 23, 2025, 04:12:01 PM »

http://www.instagram.com/reel/DGbq4w0yA5V/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I’m gonna venture this is false hope

Safariferrari · « **Reply #11341 on:** February 23, 2025, 06:39:04 PM »

Quote from: Atiba Applebum on February 23, 2025, 04:12:01 PM

http://www.instagram.com/reel/DGbq4w0yA5V/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I’m gonna venture this is false hope

NB RC42

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #11342 on:** February 23, 2025, 06:57:17 PM »

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http://www.instagram.com/reel/DGbq4w0yA5V/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I’m gonna venture this is false hope
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NB RC42

Was hoping for the NB# 442

rothdigga · « **Reply #11343 on:** February 24, 2025, 11:46:28 AM »

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Perennial question about any new synthetics in the pipeline?
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yelling it again for the folks in the back, @mini greek @rothdigga
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you think they're ignoring us or not seeing these inquiries? more synths please
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Not ignoring at all! I just got back from a 3 day tradeshow so I haven't been on here much. Gotta ask the design team when the next synth is, we usually have 1-2 a year for you guys. Give me a sec to check with them.
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Anyone got eyes on the 440v2 high WIDEs? I've the low wides and the high non-wides and I can't bring myself to skate the hi-non wides (size 10.5, just worn inside a few times, HMU if interested). @rothdigga any chance we'll seen a synthetic high like the 440 wide (blk/olive)?
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I don't think we have any vegan/synth hi's coming soon but let me verify first.
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@rothdigga next synthetic vegan-but-NB-cant-technically-call-them-vegan options on the horizon?
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That new NM440VBS is the newest one if you want to search it out. After that, I would have to look to see what's next coming after it but it'll be a 272 again maybe? I'll see what i can find out.
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These stall tactics can only go on for so long Jason, haha. Just tell us there's nothing coming and we'll stop asking and move on to buy something else

Just to follow up on the synthetic talk, I had to re-order the NM440VBS recently just to get some stock in of a vegan option for everyone. That's just a stopgap one for us until we have a new 440 vegan colorway but that's not until 2026. So...440VBS re-stock coming around Aug (I know, not as soon as some would like) then a new vegan 440 in Q1 2026. My guess is that I will re-stock 440VBS one more time before the end of 2025 to make sure there's enough carryover for those who need it.
Hope that helps!

rothdigga · « **Reply #11344 on:** February 24, 2025, 11:51:45 AM »

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Only photo I’ve seen is on Reynolds feet in Rothdigga’s IG stories
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Sorry, Roth, if this slipped through the cracks! You know the investigatory noses we have
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It’s probably fine he literally posted it himself

Yeah, I'm definitely not tripping on anyone re-posting my post on here. We had the shoes on display here so they're definitely in the wild now out there. All good guys!

hayduke lives · « **Reply #11345 on:** February 24, 2025, 12:07:58 PM »

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Perennial question about any new synthetics in the pipeline?
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yelling it again for the folks in the back, @mini greek @rothdigga
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you think they're ignoring us or not seeing these inquiries? more synths please
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Not ignoring at all! I just got back from a 3 day tradeshow so I haven't been on here much. Gotta ask the design team when the next synth is, we usually have 1-2 a year for you guys. Give me a sec to check with them.
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Anyone got eyes on the 440v2 high WIDEs? I've the low wides and the high non-wides and I can't bring myself to skate the hi-non wides (size 10.5, just worn inside a few times, HMU if interested). @rothdigga any chance we'll seen a synthetic high like the 440 wide (blk/olive)?
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I don't think we have any vegan/synth hi's coming soon but let me verify first.
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@rothdigga next synthetic vegan-but-NB-cant-technically-call-them-vegan options on the horizon?
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That new NM440VBS is the newest one if you want to search it out. After that, I would have to look to see what's next coming after it but it'll be a 272 again maybe? I'll see what i can find out.
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These stall tactics can only go on for so long Jason, haha. Just tell us there's nothing coming and we'll stop asking and move on to buy something else
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Just to follow up on the synthetic talk, I had to re-order the NM440VBS recently just to get some stock in of a vegan option for everyone. That's just a stopgap one for us until we have a new 440 vegan colorway but that's not until 2026. So...440VBS re-stock coming around Aug (I know, not as soon as some would like) then a new vegan 440 in Q1 2026. My guess is that I will re-stock 440VBS one more time before the end of 2025 to make sure there's enough carryover for those who need it.
Hope that helps!

thanks for update. not mad at a re-stock of that color, will that re-order include the wide?

Burton Ernie · « **Reply #11346 on:** February 25, 2025, 08:29:26 AM »

How's the width and heel cushioning on the 440 and 440v2 compared to the 508?

Love the 508 but want a little more heel cushion, seems almost non-existent on 508s.

1010's have the ultimate cushion but are slightly too narrow for me.

MetalAnkleMan · « **Reply #11347 on:** February 25, 2025, 09:45:21 AM »

Does anyone know what exactly was the "updated fit" for the 417? I want to support Franky but would like to know what changed on his shoe

fakiefs180 · « **Reply #11348 on:** February 25, 2025, 11:38:23 AM »

Quote from: MetalAnkleMan on February 25, 2025, 09:45:21 AM

Does anyone know what exactly was the "updated fit" for the 417? I want to support Franky but would like to know what changed on his shoe

I tried the regular 417 and the newer low version. Both felt a bit uncomfortable to me. The insoles are nice but the toe box felt really weird. Stiff pressure points on top of the toes. I am always curious how people can skate this shoe but that just means my feet aren't made for that shoe. With that said, I didn't recognize any update in the fit except for the lower height. Did anyone has any good experiences with the 417? I like most NB shoes but this one didn't work for me.

kneebone · « **Reply #11349 on:** February 25, 2025, 11:56:51 AM »

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Does anyone know what exactly was the "updated fit" for the 417? I want to support Franky but would like to know what changed on his shoe
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I tried the regular 417 and the newer low version. Both felt a bit uncomfortable to me. The insoles are nice but the toe box felt really weird. Stiff pressure points on top of the toes. I am always curious how people can skate this shoe but that just means my feet aren't made for that shoe. With that said, I didn't recognize any update in the fit except for the lower height. Did anyone has any good experiences with the 417? I like most NB shoes but this one didn't work for me.

I believe DadBoard also had a pretty negative youtube review of the 417 low a couple months ago, citing some of the same fit & feel issues

moonordie · « **Reply #11350 on:** February 25, 2025, 12:23:48 PM »

Tbh I can't believe that 417 are still being made.

Mongo Lloyd · « **Reply #11351 on:** February 25, 2025, 01:17:55 PM »

417 fit is awful. Not tts.

MetalAnkleMan · « **Reply #11352 on:** February 25, 2025, 01:27:01 PM »

It really sucks cause I've only heard bad things about the 417. Mainly being how the toe box crunches your toes or the sizing is off. I have no clue how well they are selling and whatnot but I would love for Franky to have a great selling shoe

camel filters · « **Reply #11353 on:** February 25, 2025, 02:53:23 PM »

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGgoCvBzV_q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Prob the best image of the profile of the shoe.

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #11354 on:** February 25, 2025, 03:33:54 PM »

Shoes look amazing

BeachChicken · « **Reply #11355 on:** February 25, 2025, 03:51:50 PM »

I love how in 2025 when every phone has an insane camera this is all the spy shots we've got and they're all terrible quality.

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #11356 on:** February 25, 2025, 04:45:15 PM »

Quote from: BeachChicken on February 25, 2025, 03:51:50 PM

I love how in 2025 when every phone has an insane camera this is all the spy shots we've got and they're all terrible quality.

That’s what I think every time I come back from a concert. How are my photos this shitty?

one80 · « **Reply #11357 on:** February 25, 2025, 07:03:02 PM »

from KB’s story

Atiba Applebum · « **Reply #11358 on:** February 25, 2025, 07:14:54 PM »

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from KB’s story

The grey days. Still surprised by that. I thought NB Grey was a very specific color, but I like a dark grey shoe

Daydream · « **Reply #11359 on:** February 25, 2025, 08:04:03 PM »

One lace swapped has me worried but damn I love that cw, more of an indigo/grey - darker than a classic grey NB- but goes w everything

MusclesMarinara · « **Reply #11360 on:** February 25, 2025, 08:04:14 PM »

Reynolds’ look like absolute tanks! Right up there with the 1010s and 808s. Can’t wait for April already.

moonordie · « **Reply #11361 on:** February 25, 2025, 11:38:41 PM »

Finally decent pics. My mind is changed, I'm not longer disgusted.

rikki · « **Reply #11362 on:** February 26, 2025, 01:43:30 AM »

Quote from: Burton Ernie on February 25, 2025, 08:29:26 AM

How's the width and heel cushioning on the 440 and 440v2 compared to the 508?

Love the 508 but want a little more heel cushion, seems almost non-existent on 508s.

1010's have the ultimate cushion but are slightly too narrow for me.

Width is pretty similar, but if you want to emphasize heel cushioning, get the 440v2. The 440 heel isn't bad (in my opinion actually similar to the 508), but the v2 is significantly better in that area in my opinion.

krookedjuice · « **Reply #11363 on:** February 26, 2025, 08:02:28 AM »

Finally bit and snagged a pair of the 600s that were on clearance.
weather here sucks but excited to try them out. worst case scenario they are chillers.

fakiefs180 · « **Reply #11364 on:** February 26, 2025, 08:04:21 AM »

Quote from: krookedjuice on February 26, 2025, 08:02:28 AM

Finally bit and snagged a pair of the 600s that were on clearance.
weather here sucks but excited to try them out. worst case scenario they are chillers.

Good decision. Which colorway you got? After two solid sessions they are great.

krookedjuice · « **Reply #11365 on:** February 26, 2025, 08:15:03 AM »

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Finally bit and snagged a pair of the 600s that were on clearance.
weather here sucks but excited to try them out. worst case scenario they are chillers.
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Good decision. Which colorway you got? After two solid sessions they are great.

awesome to hear that. grabbed these ones -

MikeX · « **Reply #11366 on:** February 26, 2025, 09:15:21 AM »

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I love how in 2025 when every phone has an insane camera this is all the spy shots we've got and they're all terrible quality.
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That’s what I think every time I come back from a concert. How are my photos this shitty?

typical cameras sensors struggle in low light situations, especially phone cameras, thats why they come out so grainy/noisy. Unless you've got a relatively expensive set up its not likely to turn out good

biggietoms · « **Reply #11367 on:** February 26, 2025, 12:52:55 PM »

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from KB’s story
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The grey days. Still surprised by that. I thought NB Grey was a very specific color, but I like a dark grey shoe

i swear to god these look just look circa muska cm703's

mindfuzz · « **Reply #11368 on:** February 26, 2025, 01:10:47 PM »

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from KB’s story
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The grey days. Still surprised by that. I thought NB Grey was a very specific color, but I like a dark grey shoe
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i swear to god these look just look circa muska cm703's

Time to go to the optometrist.

camel filters · « **Reply #11369 on:** February 26, 2025, 01:18:43 PM »

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I love how in 2025 when every phone has an insane camera this is all the spy shots we've got and they're all terrible quality.
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That’s what I think every time I come back from a concert. How are my photos this shitty?
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typical cameras sensors struggle in low light situations, especially phone cameras, thats why they come out so grainy/noisy. Unless you've got a relatively expensive set up its not likely to turn out good

These photos are also cropped in after screencapping the original image and not zoomed it during the taking of the photo.

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