Influences from the brands track-and-field origins within performance running footwear are apparent through lightweight finishes, supportive structures and reinforced abrasion-resistant overlays, whilst the division’s creative trait is one that appears throughout reflective edits including their 2022 ‘Year in Review’ release featuring the likes of Tom Knox, Brandon Westgate, Franky Villani, Tiago Lemos and newest team member Andrew Reynolds. Accompanied by an ‘Oslo’, ‘São Paulo’, ‘New York’ and ‘San Francisco’ edit, the 808 Tiago Lemos features ABZORB midsoles, NDurance outsoles, ghillie loop laces and a chunkier construction ultimately inspired by archived ‘90s favourites. 2022 also welcomes the skater’s second signature, the New Balance Numeric 808 Tiago Lemos. Inspired by the skater’s board sponsor in a striking teal and lime green colourway with anatomical inner heel pods, ‘90s influenced details and no-sew overlays. Returning for 2022 to celebrate its fourth year in circulation, the signature New Balance Numeric 306 Jamie Foy is continually styled with reference to the skaters childhood house number in Florida and classic court-specific silhouettes, with 2022’s latest selection joined by its own ‘Field Tested’ edit, whilst 2020’s purpose-designed New Balance Numeric 1010 release for Brazilian-born Tiago Lemos is joined by an exclusive collaboration with Primitive Skateboards for the New Balance Numeric x Primitive 1010 Tiago Lemos. Delivering the very best in boardfeel, grip and comfort, New Balance Numeric also remains well known for their throwback ‘String Theory’, ‘Quids In’ and ‘Parallax’ edits. Inspired by a mixture of references, ranging from racket-ball stylings to heritage trail runners, New Balance Numeric footwear focuses on both function and fit with respect to skate specific wear. A credit to ‘70s design, the New Balance Numeric 440 returns in a monochrome black, grey and gum colourway for 2022, whilst the NB# 272 features a plastic heel stabiliser, reflective accents and a fully vulcanised construction. Built to handle the abuse of one of the gnarliest skaters in the history of the galaxy, they're ready for action right now. Alongside this, the New Balance Numeric 508 Brandon Westgate features a C-CAP midsole, a reinforced one-piece toe and perforated airflow details. The 306 is up to the task, with excellent board feel that's bolstered by a comfortable fit and great cushioning. In 2019 with its returning mixed-material profile continually inspired by the skater’s Floridian hometown.
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