The collar is described as “nicely padded, but not overly so,” giving you that needed high-top support. It’s got high-top support that can be flexible So, in addition to the replacement laces, you should be ready to get an extra pair of insoles. A YouTuber ended up replacing the insoles with a pair from some Nike SB shoe, mentioning that they felt a lot firmer, thicker, and even improved the shoe’s fit. They griped about having to stop, take off the shoes, and push the insoles back into place. They slide towards the front of the shoe.Īfter skating in them for a while, the reviewers noticed the insoles getting crumpled up upfront and sliding away from the heel.Almost no cushioning for impact protection.Īvis skaters warn against using the 440 High for drops, stairs, gaps, or anything with a lot of height because you are going to “feel impact on the smallest stuff.” One of them says that it’s like there's just hard rubber between their feet and the ground.The insoles of this New Balance Numeric skate shoe have received a ton of criticism from the testers: “terrible,” “really flimsy and super thin,” "trash, super-flat, super cheap, no structure to them.” As a result, the poor insoles caused two glaring issues: So, do be ready to get a replacement pair of laces for the 440 High.Īvoid high-impact tricks in the NB 440 High The laces are also described as thin and cheap, and one skater even complained that they broke on his pair after about a week of use. Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t end there. Even if you tie them loose and use every eyelet, there is still “too much leftover.” To remedy this shortcoming, skaters had to use other aftermarket laces or take them out from other high-top skate shoes they own, like the Vans Sk-8 Hi. “Ridiculously long,” - the testers just couldn’t understand why they had to be made that way. A YouTube reviewer finds it a bit odd because you cannot really feel the heel counter on your foot, but it does the work. “short break-in period is a time-saver”Īlso, the heel cup does a great job keeping your heel securely locked in, resulting in no heel slippage.“wore them for a few hours and went right into skating”.For example, the black Tom Knox edition which employs genuine leather tends to fit snugger at first.īut the most highly-appreciated characteristic of the Numeric 440 High is that it barely needs any breaking in: The only problem is that there is a little inconsistency in fit, depending on the colorway and the material that comes with it. Those who have worn Vans shoes in the past will find the toebox rather similar. In addition, those who ride BMX warn that the sole is too thin for that.įlip tricks are reported to feel “ten times better because of how much control the board feel gave.” There is also noticeably more material on the outer side of the toebox, where the upper makes the most contact with the deck.Ī great many reviewers felt secure enough, and having enough wiggle room. Some skaters actually think that the 440 is closer to the better-board-feel side of the spectrum, mentioning that there is lots of it. An avid skater finds it thick enough to give a good amount of protection but “not too thick to make you lose that board feel.” Thus, a great majority of reviewers have noticed a nice balance between the board feel and durability. The idea behind the 440’s design is that it would bridge the gap between vulcanized skate shoes and cup soles. Wear it down for athleisure or dress it up for a more special occasion, it looks good either way. The wearers agree that this sneaker is “stylishly functional” because apart from skateboarding, it can also be casually worn with jeans or joggers. This ’70s-inspired skate shoe fuses retro and modern into a rather “steezy” design. You will surely not go under the radar while wearing the high-collared Numeric 440 High. Vans also perform better in terms of durability, just like the DC Pure High-Top. It really lacks the underfoot padding for that. Skip the Numeric 440 High if you do lots of high-impact tricks. The 440 High belongs to the cheaper range of sneakers. This sneaker is easy to style and can be worn casually. Thin cushioning makes it more suitable for “slides and grinds,” cruising, transitions, and similar.
#New balance numeric 440 high full#
For a cupsole, this skater offers plenty of sensitivity underfoot to help you feel in full control doing flips. This high-top 440 sneaker from New Balance would make a good match for skaters who:
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