New Balance 1006 or 1296?

[Ben42]

I'm replacing a pair of 1296v2s. Anyone have experience with both the 1296s and the 1006? I liked the 1296s, but felt that the level of cushioning (especially in the forefoot) wasn't where I'd have liked it. I liked everything else about the shoes.

How about the 1006? They look like they'd have the ventilation I want (our courts hit 120+ degrees in the coming months) and may be a little more cushioned? Anyone know?

 

[Mr.Lob]

Well, if you haven't been walking around barefooted, waiting for an answer...the New Balance 1006 is a hulluva shoe.

 

[d-quik]

Well, if you haven't been walking around barefooted, waiting for an answer...the New Balance 1006 is a hulluva shoe.

Is the heel flat or is it raised like the LAV?

 

[Mr.Lob]

Is the heel flat or is it raised like the LAV?

It's raised a bit.

Right now I haven't been able to order the 1006, in my size, for about a month. Either Tennis Warehouse or Santa needs to come thru for Mr. Lob.

 

[d-quik]

Santa

Santa isn't real, sir. there will be no 1006s this winter

 

[BenC]

I'm tempted to stash an extra pair now that a certain retailer has the black 1006 in stock in my size.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Santa isn't real, sir. there will be no 1006s this winter

Hopefully Tennis Warehouse is real.

 

[Mr.Lob]

now I'm tempted to stash an extra pair now that a certain retailer has the black 1006 in stock in my size.

Wish I had. Thought about doing so a few months ago. The 1006 fit my feet/arch perfectly. Light and supportive. Unfortunately no one (Tennis Warehouse/ Amazon/New Balance/ Tennis Shop) had either the white or black in my size.

 

[d-quik]

Light

14.2oz!

 

[Mr.Lob]

I just ordered a pair of the 1006 on Amazon.
Tennis Warehouse must be lower on the pecking order of allocation as they still do not carry my size.

 

[d-quik]

I just ordered a pair of the 1006 on Amazon.
Tennis Warehouse must be lower on the pecking order of allocation as they still do not carry my size.

But 14.2oz is light IYO though?

 

[Mr.Lob]

But 14.2oz is light IYO though?

Well, yeah. I haven't gone thru a ton of shoes, but they feel the lightest of any shoe I've worn. I wore the NB 800 series before, the 1006 better in all areas.

 

[legcramp]

New Balance outlets are running a promo on these (1006 in white) if you have one near you... they are $89.99 each and it's buy one get one 50% off. The cashier also asks for your email to knock off another 10%. I got two pairs for $60.XX each plus tax. They are super comfortable but I think they are ugly so I am going to dye them to my liking

 

[d-quik]

New Balance outlets are running a promo on these (1006 in white) if you have one near you... they are $89.99 each and it's buy one get one 50% off. The cashier also asks for your email to knock off another 10%. I got two pairs for $60.XX each plus tax. They are super comfortable but I think they are ugly so I am going to dye them to my liking

Were there any in 11.5 4E?

 

[Mr.Lob]

New Balance outlets are running a promo on these (1006 in white) if you have one near you... they are $89.99 each and it's buy one get one 50% off. The cashier also asks for your email to knock off another 10%. I got two pairs for $60.XX each plus tax. They are super comfortable but I think they are ugly so I am going to dye them to my liking

The 1006 was a very difficult shoe to find there for awhile. Covid caused supply issues or something. I've got a new pair of white 1006 waiting for me when my current pair wear out. But, that's a great deal for 2 pair. I think there's a New Balance outlet not too far from me. Ugly? No way.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Mr.Lob]

Were there any in 11.5 4E?

No. They're mine. The 11.5 4E is sold out....everywhere.

 

[d-quik]

No. They're mine. The 11.5 4E is sold out....everywhere.

Wooowwwww dude. Have I finally found my evil shoe twin?!?!?!

 

[Mr.Lob]

Wooowwwww dude. Have I finally found my evil shoe twin?!?!?!

Wow, thought I had written down my shoe size somewhere here and you were messing with me. LOL

Absolutely a perfect fit at 11.5 4E. First 4E shoe I've ever worn. The 2E's a bit tight.

If you buy 2 pair, perhaps you'd be kind enough to send the 1/2 off pair to your evil shoe twin?

 

[legcramp]

Were there any in 11.5 4E?

I didn't keep an eye out on the 4Es sorry, I got the regular Ds. You can probably call and ask before making the drive.

 

[jimmy8]

I think the 1006 is too hard right underneath the insole. But I still wear this shoe because I can't find my size in any other shoe. My size is 10.0 4E or 10.5 4E. I have to buy aftermarket insoles to provide the cushion I need. I buy mine on ****.

 

[d-quik]

Wow, thought I had written down my shoe size somewhere here and you were messing with me. LOL

Absolutely a perfect fit at 11.5 4E. First 4E shoe I've ever worn. The 2E's a bit tight.

If you buy 2 pair, perhaps you'd be kind enough to send the 1/2 off pair to your evil shoe twin?

I live in Canada dude so I am supposed to be the one asking you, not the other way around

There are no NB outlets here

 

[jimmy8]

I think the 1006 is too hard right underneath the insole. But I still wear this shoe because I can't find my size in any other shoe. My size is 10.0 4E or 10.5 4E. I have to buy aftermarket insoles to provide the cushion I need. I buy mine on ****.

I buy mine on the The Bay, largest auction site.

 

[Mr.Lob]

I live in Canada dude so I am supposed to be the one asking you, not the other way around

There are no NB outlets here

Sorry Canadian dude. Looks like that outlet mall near me only has a Nike Outlet....no N.B.

 

[d-quik]

Sorry Canadian dude. Looks like that outlet mall near me only has a Nike Outlet....no N.B.

what has your experience been with sizing up to 12 in standard width shoes been likem I know you must have done this before "discovering" the 4E options like me. Any good ones in 12?

 

[Mr.Lob]

what has your experience been with sizing up to 12 in standard width shoes been likem I know you must have done this before "discovering" the 4E options like me. Any good ones in 12?

A bit more room in the box. Don't think a standard D width would work with sizing up. My first pair of 1006 was 11.5 in 2E that I bought from a tennis shop. Felt good trying them on, but after wearing for awhile felt a bit tight, they were rubbing a bit too much against my pinkie toe. Went up to 4E. Been buying the 4E ever since. Buy a new pair every 6-8 months.

 

[d-quik]

A bit more room in the box. Don't think a standard D width would work with sizing up. My first pair of 1006 was 11.5 in 2E that I bought from a tennis shop. Felt good trying them on, but after wearing for awhile felt a bit tight, they were rubbing a bit too much against my pinkie toe. Went up to 4E. Been buying the 4E ever since. Buy a new pair every 6-8 months.

So what about before the 1006 tho?

 

[Mr.Lob]

So what about before the 1006 tho?

Before the 1006 I wore the NB 806. After wearing Nikes for forever, I was like, wow, these are comfortable and supportive, where have you been all my life! I can't recall the specifics of fit and what I tried on. At that time I was wearing an 11. Maybe a regular, cant remember. Hard to say as I may have lost a bit of arch in my foot. But 806 a great shoe, 1006 better for my feet and tennis.

 

[d-quik]

Hard to say as I may have lost a bit of arch in my foot.

That loss of arch is the explanation for going from 11 to 11.5? As the feet "flattens" and "stretches", converting height into length?

 

[legcramp]

I dyed my two new pairs today, I like them better than the original white. The process kinda made the "revlite" area messy though probably due to the hot water and the way the text is pasted on. I used RIT dye and the hot water method. I dipped each pair in a lighter and darker shade of blue and then dipped both in the black dye to darken them a bit.

 

[d-quik]

The process kinda made the "revlite" area messy though

This reminds me of the stereotypical talented brooding painter noticing a small imperfection in what is otherwise a masterpiece and furiously ripping up the canvas before muttering out "lukes like sheet!" in a heavy french accent

The paint job looks amazing dude. I may do this with a red/white scheme. While humility is a virtue I truly believe your creation calls for pride

 

[d-quik]

you still using these or what? have you become a 1006 repeat customer?

 

[legcramp]

you still using these or what? have you become a 1006 repeat customer?

I still rotate them in along with a few other pairs of non-1006s. I use Adidas solematch control/NB 796v3/Resolution8 and they all fit great for my feet.

 

[d-quik]

I may have lost a bit of arch in my foot.

I can't be certain but I think this happened to me now. Just went to an NB store (not outlet!) and the 1006 4E felt better in size 12 than it did in 11.5. I do not recall it being like this when I first tried these over 5 years ago and distinctly remember that the 11.5 felt 'perfect'. I can not believe this (the change of shoe size) is actually a thing! Difficult to believe! Not twins anymore but now we do not compete for the same supply