New Balance Numeric 440 v2 SHOE REVIEW

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In this video, we review the new 440 v2 from New Balance Numeric and also compare it to the previous 440 v1, whose details we loved
This shoe will be available online at midnight on 2/2/24 and in stores on February 2 at southsideskatehop.com and at the Southside Skatepark at 510 Iowa St. South Houston, TX 77587
Information from New Balance Numeric -
This shoe did not exist before being in Numeric -- though it looks like it could have. When we first talked about the project, we looked into classic 70s running silhouettes and vintage court styles from NB. The goal was to create a timeless upper that feels like it’s been a part of NB for years without actually having a history at all.
- V2 (version 2) will be the only version in the market starting Feb 2024. We may revisit V1 in the future.
- It’s built on a modified last that is a few MM’s wider in the midfoot and slightly rounder at the toe down. The fit and heel lock have been improved as well.
- wide sizes are new to Numeric! It’s a consideration the brand offers for most of its popular models, so we thought it was time for Numeric. We are introducing 440v2 in wide as well as 272 and 574.
- The shoe has been out since 2018 and has found itself on a lot of skater’s feet all over the globe. Mostly we wanted to focus on team feedback and what we saw as production issues with the shoe. Our goal was to create something that is noticeably better underfoot and increased durability over the life of the shoe. We have added a lot of new models to the range, 480 and 600 specifically, that might take the spotlight off the 440, and wanted to bring some attention back to this team favorite.
- It does take about 18 months from the initial concept all the way to the shelf at the shop. Ryan Lay was one of the first people to get a pair to test. He was skating the v1 a lot at the time and said this, “It is absolutely criminal to have us skate the v2, feel all these improvements, and then have to skate the v1 for a whole year.” I know a lot of the team guys are eager to skate these publicly and excited to see all the clips!

[@tonytucka]

You can 100% see how much more time and R&D went into the V2. Every stitch and material has a specific purpose and I’m a big fan of that. I’m not the hugest fan of how the upper heel looks on the high, I know it has a purpose regarding flexibility of the ankle, but it’s still looks kinda goofy to me.

[@ianturnbow7011]

The collar on the high has a more finished look compared to the rather plain OG. Plus, long pants will cover up the collar.

[@BeardedDante]

Does anyone know if this shoe is more comfortable than the Grant Taylor blazers? In terms of heel and arch support.

[@DandyHippo]

The first one kind of is because its just less supportive, its really ”light”. Blazers are comfy too but i prefer the lows

[@louist.sanville4445]

Honestly, when I saw the leaked photos of it and the video that JaySkateDay posted and deleted last fall, my feelings toward the V2 were mixed. I liked the improvements that were made (and I can't wait to try it for myself), but I was not a huge fan of the design especially towards the bigger N. I just thought it looked kind of awkward where it was on the shoe, as I liked the original N better. I'm sure I'll grow to like it, but It's going to take some time.

[@SouthsideSkatepark1994]

yep - at first look it is something you have to get used to - but after having it in backstock waiting for release it's already grown on us and over time it does become more subtle

[@DandyHippo]

Same. Hate the new N

[@user-yw3db5yy9k]

Where can I buy the WIDE versions? Im not finding it.

[@SouthsideSkatepark1994]

We did not stock them but any of the ecom majors probably have them

[@zkoepke7119]

Buy wides! They are selling out. Fat short feet over here

[@spht9ng]

I just ordered them and they shipped today. Should arrive tomorrow. Cannot wait to compare to all my other size 12 medium width shoes that have been hurting my feet.