Really useful, just got em out the box and noticed how narrow the shoe was. Still really hyped on the shoe but made a choice of sizing down to a 12 because I couldn't get a 13. Snug fit but not unbearable and determined to make them work. The shoe looks amazing which makes me not want to skate them. Appreciate your insight
At least if you run into any of these issues you have some options. They're probably fine for most people. Just my experience with em so far. They're feelin pretty good now
As soon as I bought these Reynolds I noticed a different fit to the previously release 480# blue that I purchased. Even ordered another pair going up .5 but that was just too big and slipped at the heel. Looked to RUclips/Instagram reviews and no one could find a fault. Maybe it was still early days but glad you put this video up and addressed the issues. They are rad shoes despite the weird fit.
Interesting. I think the whole back heel section is either too long or it needs some padding on the heel collar to keep your foot in better. I really wanted to like it, but they just weren't for me. Good lookin shoe though
@@stickersteve007 yea doesnt look like a slim shoe from the outside. Also not a good shoe so not missing out on anything. Weird vulc where you feel the toes too much from the beginning and funny squishy on the back. The design is not great, and kind of a heavy shoe too. Love franky though
I modify skate shoes a lot. I have a pair of Etnies vulc soled shoes that I cut out a piece of cardboard in an insole shape bc I could feel the sole poking up through the lasting board and insole. And I almost always double my insoles, except for vans pop Cush or other thick ones. Glad they working out for you
Just a heads up bro. I found the NB 480 vid on their channel and I did a thing. I posted your video there asking them to address your findings and workarounds. There are lots of dudes with wide feet who skate. They should speak on it.
I was a little disappointed to learn that the shoe had no tongue straps when they arrived in the mail. I don’t get it, I think every skate show should have tongue straps.
I just ordered my first pair of new balances. The numeric 440 high tops. Kind of pumped gonna see how they fit. I got a long skinny foot. I love nike sbs but been really wanting to try new balances for a long time.
You're actually able to break in the 1010s?! How? With a jackhammer? I skated my 1010s for 2 hours a day for a week straight and they still never broke in fully.
Interesting, I have a wide foot and find 480s/NB in general fit better than dunks/Nike. I always thought it was normal for shoes to hurt your foot until they broke in until I started wearing NB haha. My issue is usually around the toe box/bottoms lace area.
Had this sammmee problem with the Ishod shoe. So narrow, but had to tighten it because the heel was (and still is) slipping off my foot. Wanted to love them, because they're durable as hell with all that Nubuck, but they're virtually unwearable for me.
I wanted to comment on this, because I’m a larger guy that skates as well. I’m 6’0” and 285lbs…and 52 years old. I bought some DC’s a couple months ago to skate. Right out the box slipping them on they are super tight and narrow. My first thought was-I need to lose a lot of weight, because my feet are fat. But I had to remind myself that I have been riding E’s for the last few years. They are a much more comfortable shoe for me; and they come in a reasonable width, depending on the style. Footwear production doesn’t meet the standards these days, because it’s all about getting the product rushed through for sales dates. The pro and sponsored riders may not deal with these issues, because I’m sure they are getting their boxes tailored to their needs, while the average consumer gets what’s available off the market. That’s my opinion at the least. You nor I or anyone should have to hack their shoe to make it work, because they (New Balance) offers different widths in their classic run shoe lines. I feel this needs to be addressed in their skate lines as well, because the standard doesn’t fit every foot.
I completely agree. I always thought company's could offer wide versions of skate shoes. I've skated a lot of es' and they are great right out of the box for my foot. I'll probably end up going back to those
@@stickersteve007 I guess there’s a sacrifice to wanting to support our favorite skaters or the product they promote. Still, the consumer should be given some options, because after all-“We are the ones spending the money and not getting anything in return other than the product. This kind of reminds me of those years some skate companies made certain boards for their riders…and sold us the stuff of lesser quality stuff. Our dollars should demand the same if not better products. In the end, skateboarding still is has my heart.
@mytruckinglife3987 it's definitely not the first time I've been let down by a product. But for $100 I'm gonna do everything in my power to make em work for me.
I kinda doubt they’re getting custom made shoes, they don’t even get health insurance 😂 I’d imagine they get product off the shelf same as everybody else
@@diplenski You could be right….but you could also be wrong, especially when companies go out their way to make exclusive colorways or signature mock ups for certain riders and athletes. If a team manager is requested to provide a personal fit for an elite skater like Ishod, Andrew, Koston (years ago), or even Nyjah, I’m quite sure they are getting what they ask for, because they aren’t going to skate in shoes or product that doesn’t fit their feet or just hurt having them on; even if they have to be made at another facility or off the normal production line. The consumer isn’t always getting the best end of the deal. We buy because of marketing or our desire to support the brand or the athlete (whatever sport).
NB has built their brand on the very fact that they make shoes for all foot types. However, I know this is a sport specific model but this is typically not like most NB's. I hestitated so much on the Juniper 480's and am gutted that they've all sold out. I don't know why because I wanted them so bad. It's probably just as well since these shoes are really not meant for my foot type anyway. Good vid btw..
you're 100% right. they have some models for wider feet. the 306 Foy's fit me fine. i was just hoping these would too. i really wanted to skate em. just not for my feet
@@stickersteve007 I didn't, it was ordered online. I switched to NB BB80 now, and it was the same fitting to 480, size 11 US is the right fit for me. So i guess NB is not true to size?
I agree. Apparently NB is goin to start doin that, but we'll see. Dunks are a little snug for me at first, but I feel like the construction of the shoe allows it to widen out quick.
Its really fucken narrow. I have the narrowest feet, blazer is the best fit for me and of tyshawns have the smallest toebox Ive ever tried if you get a fitting size
480 insoles are terrible how the arch sits up weird and hurts my bottom of my feet so swap those out with zoom air insoles does help and get more confidence on doing tricks
i figured as much. but i just don't feel like dealing with hurting feet/knees/back for a few weeks when i dont have too. theyre just not for me i guess
Hoping something positive comes from it but if you get any heat from this lmk and I’ll remove my comment. I didn’t say anything nasty to them just presented your vid and asked some questions.
@@stickersteve007 yeah man. Put a comment right on the New Balance youtube 480 promo vid. don't know if they'll see it but it's out in their area. Nowadays there are so many that can't take honest critiques of their work so hopefully no blowback.
I’m glad I came across this video. I just received my pair in the mail and was thinking about returning them because of that narrowness. Thanks 🙏
Glad it could help! Apparently, I'm not the only one experiencing this with these shoes
I found this helpful since I've been considering returning them for a half size up thank you!
Glad I could help!
Thanks for putting this out there. I’m going to wait for the next couple rounds to where they can work out these issues.
unfortunately they will probably stay the same
Really useful, just got em out the box and noticed how narrow the shoe was. Still really hyped on the shoe but made a choice of sizing down to a 12 because I couldn't get a 13. Snug fit but not unbearable and determined to make them work. The shoe looks amazing which makes me not want to skate them. Appreciate your insight
At least if you run into any of these issues you have some options. They're probably fine for most people. Just my experience with em so far. They're feelin pretty good now
Much love and respect to you and your channel Sticker Steve
thank you! i appreciate it!
As soon as I bought these Reynolds I noticed a different fit to the previously release 480# blue that I purchased. Even ordered another pair going up .5 but that was just too big and slipped at the heel. Looked to RUclips/Instagram reviews and no one could find a fault. Maybe it was still early days but glad you put this video up and addressed the issues. They are rad shoes despite the weird fit.
Interesting. I think the whole back heel section is either too long or it needs some padding on the heel collar to keep your foot in better. I really wanted to like it, but they just weren't for me. Good lookin shoe though
Franky us 10 is too small and westgate 408 us 10 too big. They fuck up all the sizes
@skankwave5245 I wanted to try the villani's but I heard that they were slim too. Bummer
@@stickersteve007 yea doesnt look like a slim shoe from the outside. Also not a good shoe so not missing out on anything. Weird vulc where you feel the toes too much from the beginning and funny squishy on the back. The design is not great, and kind of a heavy shoe too. Love franky though
@@skankwave5245 thats unfortunate. i really wanted to try them. now i feel im going to have to be really careful with NB in the future
I modify skate shoes a lot. I have a pair of Etnies vulc soled shoes that I cut out a piece of cardboard in an insole shape bc I could feel the sole poking up through the lasting board and insole. And I almost always double my insoles, except for vans pop Cush or other thick ones. Glad they working out for you
I used to put an extra tongue in my shoes back in the day
Just a heads up bro. I found the NB 480 vid on their channel and I did a thing. I posted your video there asking them to address your findings and workarounds. There are lots of dudes with wide feet who skate. They should speak on it.
I was a little disappointed to learn that the shoe had no tongue straps when they arrived in the mail. I don’t get it, I think every skate show should have tongue straps.
I agree. It's a little odd these don't have em
The newest Reynolds 480 (cream white suede + gum) features tongue straps!
I just ordered my first pair of new balances. The numeric 440 high tops. Kind of pumped gonna see how they fit. I got a long skinny foot. I love nike sbs but been really wanting to try new balances for a long time.
right on. i hope they work and you dont have to alter them haha
The insoles changed the geometry of the new balance lol 😅
They gave me new balance
Thanks i think ill stick to my es accells. They take a lil time to break in the toe are, but they are super comfy and last long
I went back to eS' after these
Look into heal lock lace techniques. Will help aswell
Thanks! I definitely take a look
Vid saved my life, swapped the 480 insole with my 993 insoles. 🙏
hell yeah! if it helped one person that it did the job
Was thinking of getting a pair but might stick to the 1010’s after watching this video. The 1010’s feel amazing to me once they are broken in 😊
If you can try em on before you buy them, I would. It's funny because people keep telling me that dunks are slimmer, but obviously they're not
You're actually able to break in the 1010s?! How? With a jackhammer? I skated my 1010s for 2 hours a day for a week straight and they still never broke in fully.
Btw I skate gaps, stairs, ledges, etc.
Glad I’m not only one. Got the Ying Yang pack had to return them both. Felt long and heel would not lock in.
Feel like the heel collar could be a tad taller with some more padding
Interesting, I have a wide foot and find 480s/NB in general fit better than dunks/Nike. I always thought it was normal for shoes to hurt your foot until they broke in until I started wearing NB haha. My issue is usually around the toe box/bottoms lace area.
It's crazy how much different it is for everyone. I think my foot is just wide all the way back haha. Maybe that's why I have good balance 🤔
@@stickersteve007 haha maybe
Toes need to spread and skate shoe companies don’t acknowledge this still it’s fucking crazy
i have to do all these adjustments as well, its sucks after paying $100. wish I bought some vans
That was kinda my thought. Do you have wide feet too?
toes were getting crushed in these till i slapped in some remind destin insoles. helped a lot thanks
awesome! the insoles are terrible in these shoes IMO. apparently NB is comin out with wide versions of shoes this year
Had this sammmee problem with the Ishod shoe. So narrow, but had to tighten it because the heel was (and still is) slipping off my foot. Wanted to love them, because they're durable as hell with all that Nubuck, but they're virtually unwearable for me.
I ended up giving these away. That's life I guess.
I wanted to comment on this, because I’m a larger guy that skates as well. I’m 6’0” and 285lbs…and 52 years old. I bought some DC’s a couple months ago to skate. Right out the box slipping them on they are super tight and narrow. My first thought was-I need to lose a lot of weight, because my feet are fat. But I had to remind myself that I have been riding E’s for the last few years. They are a much more comfortable shoe for me; and they come in a reasonable width, depending on the style. Footwear production doesn’t meet the standards these days, because it’s all about getting the product rushed through for sales dates. The pro and sponsored riders may not deal with these issues, because I’m sure they are getting their boxes tailored to their needs, while the average consumer gets what’s available off the market. That’s my opinion at the least. You nor I or anyone should have to hack their shoe to make it work, because they (New Balance) offers different widths in their classic run shoe lines. I feel this needs to be addressed in their skate lines as well, because the standard doesn’t fit every foot.
I completely agree. I always thought company's could offer wide versions of skate shoes. I've skated a lot of es' and they are great right out of the box for my foot. I'll probably end up going back to those
@@stickersteve007 I guess there’s a sacrifice to wanting to support our favorite skaters or the product they promote. Still, the consumer should be given some options, because after all-“We are the ones spending the money and not getting anything in return other than the product. This kind of reminds me of those years some skate companies made certain boards for their riders…and sold us the stuff of lesser quality stuff. Our dollars should demand the same if not better products. In the end, skateboarding still is has my heart.
@mytruckinglife3987 it's definitely not the first time I've been let down by a product. But for $100 I'm gonna do everything in my power to make em work for me.
I kinda doubt they’re getting custom made shoes, they don’t even get health insurance 😂 I’d imagine they get product off the shelf same as everybody else
@@diplenski You could be right….but you could also be wrong, especially when companies go out their way to make exclusive colorways or signature mock ups for certain riders and athletes. If a team manager is requested to provide a personal fit for an elite skater like Ishod, Andrew, Koston (years ago), or even Nyjah, I’m quite sure they are getting what they ask for, because they aren’t going to skate in shoes or product that doesn’t fit their feet or just hurt having them on; even if they have to be made at another facility or off the normal production line. The consumer isn’t always getting the best end of the deal. We buy because of marketing or our desire to support the brand or the athlete (whatever sport).
Hot damn. For me I’d be so pissed. $100 plus and so many modifications need to be done to make it skateable. NB was like the wide foot brand before.
thats what i thought!
I wouldn’t call an insole swap and lacing them differently too wild. Tons of people use insoles from other shoes or aftermarket companies.
NB has built their brand on the very fact that they make shoes for all foot types. However, I know this is a sport specific model but this is typically not like most NB's.
I hestitated so much on the Juniper 480's and am gutted that they've all sold out. I don't know why because I wanted them so bad. It's probably just as well since these shoes are really not meant for my foot type anyway.
Good vid btw..
you're 100% right. they have some models for wider feet. the 306 Foy's fit me fine. i was just hoping these would too. i really wanted to skate em. just not for my feet
Insoles with too much arch support really screw me up also. I wind gettin knee aches. I try to use flat insoles now. Obviously for me every1 dif.
I am pretty much the same way
@stickersteve007 hey. Actually I am curious about how you made/sewn ur own tongue straps in. I want to do this to my last resorts and my as1 cons
@ulpsb I used an easy stitcher to sew a piece of elastic on each side underneath the tongue and put my insole above it. Kind of hard to explain
Im a 10.5(US) but, the new balance 480 I just bought were tight. Should I go with 11(us)?
might be a good idea. are you able to try em on before you buy em?
@@stickersteve007 I didn't, it was ordered online. I switched to NB BB80 now, and it was the same fitting to 480, size 11 US is the right fit for me. So i guess NB is not true to size?
@@user-xh1dx9st6b I feel like they're kinda all over the place
Dunks aren't even wide...but they do fit alot better than any new balance I've ever put on. These companies need to start making ee skate shoes
I agree. Apparently NB is goin to start doin that, but we'll see. Dunks are a little snug for me at first, but I feel like the construction of the shoe allows it to widen out quick.
Would half sizing up help? I also have wide feet.
Personally I don't think it would help. I'd definitely try to try em on somewhere before you buy em if you have wide feet
In my experience, a half size up makes the shoe uncomfortably long with even worse heel slip.
tyshawns also gave me the exact same problem, no matter how much i broke them in they never stopped hurting the bottom side of my foot
Interesting. I'd figure that was a wider shoe. Good to know thanks
Its really fucken narrow. I have the narrowest feet, blazer is the best fit for me and of tyshawns have the smallest toebox Ive ever tried if you get a fitting size
480 insoles are terrible how the arch sits up weird and hurts my bottom of my feet so swap those out with zoom air insoles does help and get more confidence on doing tricks
Yeah they're pretty bad
You have a legendary deck wall.
Especially the Bam Margera element decks
I hope that bam starts doing well again soon. Hopefully someday
♾️💜
@@Unlockingparadoxes i have some purple Adio Bam V2's as well
@@stickersteve007 that's really awesome. My first pro model Skateboard was the Bam Margera element haunted Deck. ♾️💜
nb looks way better quality
Gotta wear em for a few weeks and the rubber will soften up
And stretch
i figured as much. but i just don't feel like dealing with hurting feet/knees/back for a few weeks when i dont have too. theyre just not for me i guess
Anyone wanna sell a new size 9.5 lmk? 😅
The insole is shaped like a hot dog bun, wtf lol
lol
Wish I saw this video earlier, those shoes are absolute crap! Even when you change the insole it still hurts your feet! Can’t return them now :/
I have to agree with ya. I think they need some fine tuning. I was really hoping they would be good!
Hoping something positive comes from it but if you get any heat from this lmk and I’ll remove my comment. I didn’t say anything nasty to them just presented your vid and asked some questions.
To New Balance? Haha nice. They should want feedback I'd assume, but you never know
@@stickersteve007 yeah man. Put a comment right on the New Balance youtube 480 promo vid. don't know if they'll see it but it's out in their area. Nowadays there are so many that can't take honest critiques of their work so hopefully no blowback.
@@TheReal_DeanD I highly doubt anything will come of it. Good or bad. So I wouldn't worry.