New Balance Numeric
New Balance Numeric (NB#) is the brand's specialised skateboarding line, launched in 2013 to combine athletic technology with street durability. Known for superior comfort and protection, NB# offers technical cupsoles and flexible vulcanised options designed for, and tested by, professional skaters.
Shop New Balance Numeric at The Vines for some of the most highly rated skate shoes in the game.
New Balance Numeric Brand History
New Balance might have been making running shoes since 1906, but they didn't properly dive into skateboarding until launching the Numeric division in 2013. The brand recognised that skaters needed something different - not adapted running shoes, but purpose-built footwear designed from the ground up for skating.
Working closely with team riders and studying how skaters actually destroy their shoes, NB# brought serious athletic technology to skate footwear: FuelCell cushioning, ABZORB impact protection and NDurance rubber outsoles built for grip and longevity.
The result is a line that's earned cult status remarkably fast. Models like the 440, the Tiago 1010 and the 480 are now fixtures on best-skate-shoe lists, and the brand keeps landing some of the biggest names in skating.
For the full tech rundown, read our complete guide to NB# skate shoe technology.
New Balance Numeric Skate Team
NB# has built one of the most stacked teams in skateboarding. The roster includes Tiago Lemos, Jamie Foy, Franky Villani, Brandon Westgate, Jordan Taylor and UK talent Tom Knox, plus the legendary Andrew Reynolds, whose 933 became one of the most anticipated pro shoes in years.
Every team rider has genuine input into development, testing prototypes, suggesting improvements and making sure each release works for real skating.
From Tiago's technical mastery and the famous 1010 he helped design to Foy's rail-heavy power skating on the 306, the shoes are shaped by how these riders actually skate.
New Balance Numeric Skate Shoes In Stock
Explore the NB Numeric collection at The Vines Supply Co, featuring the latest drops and proven favourites.
NB# Pro Models
Signature shoes built with rider input, including the Tiago Lemos 1010 and 808, Jamie Foy 306, Tom Knox 600 and Andrew Reynolds 933.
New Balance Numeric Core Models
From the classic 440 all-rounder to the hyped 480, a court-style silhouette many compare to the SB Dunk, there's a proper skate shoe for every style.
Vulcanised & Cupsole Options
Vulc models offer classic board feel and flexibility, while cupsoles with FuelCell or ABZORB cushioning provide more impact protection and support for longer sessions.
NB# does both properly.
New Balance Numeric FAQs
When did New Balance start making skate shoes?
New Balance launched the Numeric skateboarding division in 2013, applying over a century of footwear expertise to purpose-built skate shoes rather than adapting existing models.
Who is on the New Balance Numeric team?
The roster includes Tiago Lemos, Jamie Foy, Andrew Reynolds, Franky Villani, Brandon Westgate, Jordan Taylor and the UK's Tom Knox, each with genuine input into the shoes that carry their names.
What technology do NB# skate shoes use?
Key technologies include FuelCell cushioning for energy return, ABZORB for impact protection and NDurance rubber for outsole durability - athletic tech genuinely adapted for skateboarding rather than marketing gloss.
For the full breakdown, read our NB# technology guide.
What's the difference between vulcanised and cupsole NB# shoes?
Vulc models offer better board feel and flexibility for technical street skating, while cupsoles provide more impact protection and support for bigger tricks and longer sessions.
NB# builds both, so it's about your skating rather than compromise.
Is the New Balance 480 really like an SB Dunk?
The comparison gets made constantly - court-style silhouette, premium materials and colourway culture.
We explored it properly in our 480 blog.
Short version: similar energy, arguably better to skate.
Are New Balance Numeric shoes durable?
NB# uses NDurance rubber and reinforced stitching designed specifically for skating's demands. The brand's footwear heritage shows in how these hold up to sessions.
Shop New Balance Numeric in the UK at The Vines, featuring pro models, the 480 and the full NB# range.