New Balance Herren 442 V2 TEAM TF in Schwarz Weiß | Our verdict
brand new with original box New Balance ML574DO skate shoes that don’t take forever to break in and have lots of board feel from the start, that’s the Numeric 440 High. It is easy on the feet and has enough support to keep you surefooted. For the moderate price tag, this sneaker has a lot to offer as long as you reserve it for low-impact days.
Pros
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- Moderately priced
- Snug and secure fit
- Very minimal break-in
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- Can be dressed up or down
Cons
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- Want a good board feel. For a cupsole, this skater offers plenty of sensitivity underfoot to help you feel in full control doing flips.
- Mostly do low-impact rides. Thin cushioning makes it more suitable for “slides and grinds,” cruising, transitions, and similar.
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Who should not buy this skate shoe
Skip the Numeric 440 High if you do lots of high-impact tricks. It really lacks the underfoot padding for that. Consider Vans ComfyCush Sk8-Hi. Vans also perform better in terms of durability, just like the new balance r770 exlus sns.
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You will surely not go under the radar while wearing the high-collared Numeric 440 High. This ’70s-inspired skate shoe fuses retro and modern into a rather “steezy” design.
The wearers agree that this sneaker is “stylishly functional” because apart from skateboarding, it can also be casually worn with jeans or joggers. Wear it down for athleisure or dress it up for a more special occasion, it looks good either way.
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The idea behind the 440’s design is that it would bridge the gap between vulcanized skate shoes and cup soles. Thus, a great majority of reviewers have noticed a nice balance between the board feel and durability. 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.”
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Flip 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.
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But the most highly-appreciated characteristic of the Numeric 440 High is that it barely needs any breaking in:
- “wore them for a few hours and went right into skating”
- “short break-in period is a time-saver”
- “didn't take much time to break in”
Also, the heel cup does a great job keeping your heel securely locked in, resulting in no heel slippage. A YouTube reviewer finds it a bit odd because you cannot really feel the heel counter on your foot, but it does the work.
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“Ridiculously long,” - the testers just couldn’t understand why they had to be made that way. 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 New Balance 997H J.
Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t end there. The laces are also described by reviewers as thin and cheap, and one skater even complained that they broke on his pair after about a week of use. So, do be ready to get a replacement pair of laces for the 440 High.
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The insoles of this New Balance ML 574 NT2 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:
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Avid 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.
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After skating in them for a while, the reviewers noticed the insoles getting crumpled up upfront and sliding away from the heel. They griped about having to stop, take off the shoes, and push the insoles back into place. 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.
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It’s got high-top support that can be flexible
According to a reviewer, the collar is “nicely padded, but not overly so,” giving you that needed high-top support. At the same time, the stitched line about halfway up the collar allows it to flex a lot more easily, compared to other high-top skaters (like Nike Blazer or Converse Chucks). As one reviewer puts it, “even if you have these fully laced up, you can still move your ankle around like normal.”
Durability could be better, even for the $85 price point
More than a few professional skaters have complained about the poor quality of the 440 High, especially when used for serious skateboarding long-term. The most problematic area has been the upper:
- the outer layer near the pinky toe got detached and is “on its way out”
- the textile material is “pretty easy to rip”
- the toe stitching and outer sidewalls “rip fast when doing flip tricks”
The good news is that the damage mostly occurs on the external layers and there is still enough material on the inside to prevent the holes from appearing.
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The brand’s proprietary NDurance rubber has been extensively praised for the grip it gives. Those who have reviewed many skate shoes note that it is rather grippy for a cupsole (which tends to be more slippery). They also say that it’s "not too grippy, nor slippery” New Balance 393 Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers ML393VY1.
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- Both low-top 440 and its high-top counterpart were created by Jeff Mikut, a designer who also came up with other New Balance ML 574 NT2 sneakers and worked for other brands like Lakai and Vans.
- The Tom Knox colorway is named after the internationally recognized British street skater. He was inspired by the rainy fall days in England, choosing the black and burnt-red colors, as well as the print of autumn leaves on the pavement for the insoles. It’s got water-resistant ballistic nylon side walls and the material is reflective at night. The toebox and heel counter use full-grain leather for a luxurious touch.