Great review man. Just a few questions, with regard to the sizing. Would you say it’s true to size the same as what you wear with Nike or adidas? And also, is it ok to use on AG?
Its only the limited edition gold colourway that they launched with that are with a full leather upper, all other colourways like these ones only have leather in the forefoot and fake leather in the midfoot. But seeing as many dont even know this might speak to the quality of the fake leather used. Im really sad I missed out on the gold ones...
@@philippentchev7373 Im not 100% sure, but it you look at the pictures of the limited edition gold colourway that we know are full leather and the normal white and black colourways that are not, you see a big difference in how the leather forefoot and how the syntethic midfoot looks as leather has this distinc look to it. The new limited edition beyond orbit looks like the forefoot and midfoot are the same material and looks to be the same as the gold colourway. but again im not 100% sure.
Hi 👋🏽 Why new balance doesn’t state that it’s Kangaroo 🦘 Leather on their website tho ? I even called them n they said it’s only premium leather 🤔 They have two Versions ? Or ?
I had these boots for almost a year now and the wide fit is by far the most comfortable boots I’ve worn. The leather is not too thick or thin but it provides a beautiful touch on the ball. Juggling was so seamless and pretty solid for striking the ball. The only down side after 6 months of using is the sole plate. Be careful using it on AG because it tends to split open on the edges . Lastly, the studs provide mediocre traction on FG and AG but if your someone who does not run a lot or change directions frequently this boot is perfect for you.
Really interested in these boots. I usually wear Nike Premier III's in an 8.5 US, which fit perfectly. How would the 442's sizing compare? Stay true to the size or half size down?
Wish it had more conicals, to relieve stud pressure. The soleplate is too aggressive for cheap AG pitches. This boot represents a pet peeve of mine -- if a boot goes with conicals at all, it's already choosing agility and comfort over aggressive traction, so going with fewer/longer conical studs is effectively fence-straddling. It only compromises what conicals are actually best for. I suspect New Balance only goes with this soleplate because they can't be bothered to offer a proper SG soleplate.
I noticed more stud pressure on the Adidas Copa Mundial by comparison. The 442 didn’t seem too bad, maybe because the soleplate is a more rigid material.
@@upper90football_ On high quality AG pitches with good depth, FG plates are generally fine. But I live in the southeast US, where even real grass pitches get rock hard in summer, and every damn AG pitch in the city is years overdue for renovation. 😑 But you're right that a too flexible soleplate is just as much of an issue for stud pressure as the studs themselves. That's why despite being a guy that grew up with Copas, I don't use them now. Their soleplate density wasn't intended for anything but real grass, and the materials are the same now as they were 40 years ago.
These were my first pair of boots since I stopped playing just getting back into it. I'm size 12 wide fit with a "flat foot". For anyone concerned with comfort I'd say these are pretty freaking comfortable. I will say that the heel area gave me blisters at first but part of that is probably the fact that I wear s***** Amazon socks when I play.
Get yourself some gain the edge gripsocks. I have not had any blisters in the 2 years since wearing them. 4 pairs for £22 is fantastic for how good they are!
Hello, I have been playing soccer for 4 months and I also bought the 442, they feel very comfortable compared to other cleats. I also have flat feet and even though these cleats feel more comfortable compared to others, I still feel pain in my knees, Achilles, and ankles, which really bothers me and limits my performance on the pitch. Do you have any tips or helpful exercises for flat-footed players?
Hello it was at the New Balance site itself. I looked just now and the $103 blues are sold out but for $130 it's still a very very good shoe in my opinion. @@Chosen-_-
About to take these out on the pitch for the first time tonight. Excited.
Thanks for the review, now im sure i will purchase this cleats !
Nice review, would you be doing reviews of more takedowns in the future like boots around $80-150 bucks?
Great Video and Great Review Man❤👍
BTW could you maybe review Vapor 15 Pros or Puma Future Pros? Keep Up The Work❤
Would you go for the morelia neo 3 MIJ or 442 v2pro
Great review man. Just a few questions, with regard to the sizing. Would you say it’s true to size the same as what you wear with Nike or adidas? And also, is it ok to use on AG?
Yeah, they fit true to size for me. I also feel safe using them on AG because of the short conical studs.
Its only the limited edition gold colourway that they launched with that are with a full leather upper, all other colourways like these ones only have leather in the forefoot and fake leather in the midfoot. But seeing as many dont even know this might speak to the quality of the fake leather used. Im really sad I missed out on the gold ones...
What about the new limited edition 442 orbit key is that full k-leather?
@@christopherlindgreen1613 From the pictures it looks to be full k-leather upper on this one yes
How do you know the new beyond orbit pack is a full leather upper? Is it just from the photos, and how certain are you? Thanks
@@philippentchev7373 Im not 100% sure, but it you look at the pictures of the limited edition gold colourway that we know are full leather and the normal white and black colourways that are not, you see a big difference in how the leather forefoot and how the syntethic midfoot looks as leather has this distinc look to it. The new limited edition beyond orbit looks like the forefoot and midfoot are the same material and looks to be the same as the gold colourway. but again im not 100% sure.
is the mid foot real leather? I have asked a few retailers and their answers are always synthetic midfoot/synthetic leather midfoot.
Hi 👋🏽
Why new balance doesn’t state that it’s Kangaroo 🦘 Leather on their website tho ?
I even called them n they said it’s only premium leather 🤔
They have two Versions ? Or ?
These or the tiempo 9 pros
Should I get these or Copa mundial
I had these boots for almost a year now and the wide fit is by far the most comfortable boots I’ve worn. The leather is not
too thick or thin but it provides a beautiful touch on the ball. Juggling was so seamless and pretty solid for striking the ball. The only down side after 6 months of using is the sole plate. Be careful using it on AG because it tends to split open on the edges . Lastly, the studs provide mediocre traction on FG and AG but if your someone who does not run a lot or change directions frequently this boot is perfect for you.
I did notice that I was slipping in these boots last time I wore them (the pitch was also wet). That being said, they are really comfortable!
Really interested in these boots. I usually wear Nike Premier III's in an 8.5 US, which fit perfectly. How would the 442's sizing compare? Stay true to the size or half size down?
8.5 should be good for these, they aren’t much longer than the Premier 3s
bought tiempo, and too narrow for me, then bought 442 after, I love 442 more,
got the puma future pros and noticed immediately day 1 the heel blisters issue was awful, did you notice any issues with these as much?
I had a little bit of an issue with heel blisters on the 442s. They went away after a few uses though.
Wish it had more conicals, to relieve stud pressure. The soleplate is too aggressive for cheap AG pitches.
This boot represents a pet peeve of mine -- if a boot goes with conicals at all, it's already choosing agility and comfort over aggressive traction, so going with fewer/longer conical studs is effectively fence-straddling. It only compromises what conicals are actually best for.
I suspect New Balance only goes with this soleplate because they can't be bothered to offer a proper SG soleplate.
I noticed more stud pressure on the Adidas Copa Mundial by comparison. The 442 didn’t seem too bad, maybe because the soleplate is a more rigid material.
@@upper90football_ On high quality AG pitches with good depth, FG plates are generally fine. But I live in the southeast US, where even real grass pitches get rock hard in summer, and every damn AG pitch in the city is years overdue for renovation. 😑
But you're right that a too flexible soleplate is just as much of an issue for stud pressure as the studs themselves. That's why despite being a guy that grew up with Copas, I don't use them now. Their soleplate density wasn't intended for anything but real grass, and the materials are the same now as they were 40 years ago.
@@CognizantCheddar On those really crappy AG pitches, it's probably better to wear TF boots
How would you compare these to the copa glora 2023 addidas
The 442s are a cut above in terms of quality. They’re lighter and have softer leather.
Limited edition beyond orbit just released.
Those new colors look so sick
These were my first pair of boots since I stopped playing just getting back into it. I'm size 12 wide fit with a "flat foot". For anyone concerned with comfort I'd say these are pretty freaking comfortable. I will say that the heel area gave me blisters at first but part of that is probably the fact that I wear s***** Amazon socks when I play.
Get yourself some gain the edge gripsocks. I have not had any blisters in the 2 years since wearing them. 4 pairs for £22 is fantastic for how good they are!
Hello, I have been playing soccer for 4 months and I also bought the 442, they feel very comfortable compared to other cleats. I also have flat feet and even though these cleats feel more comfortable compared to others, I still feel pain in my knees, Achilles, and ankles, which really bothers me and limits my performance on the pitch. Do you have any tips or helpful exercises for flat-footed players?
I’ll take it over he new garbage Tiempo 10
I just ordered a pair of these in blue. I got them for $103 plus tax. For K leather I can't go wrong
That’s a great deal, blue looks nice as well
which site?
Hello it was at the New Balance site itself. I looked just now and the $103 blues are sold out but for $130 it's still a very very good shoe in my opinion. @@Chosen-_-
Are they wider than premir 3
Yeah definitely, you can also get the wide variation if you have especially wide feet
Mine arrived 2 days ago, and got training tonight and game Sunday, can't wait test them out.
Nice!
How comfortable are these really?
Really comfortable, but the heel can be annoying for the first couple wears.
I'm curious as to why you're choking these shoes on 😂
Can these be used for artificial grass?
yes
What size are you
10.5