Znak
Hall of Fame
Feel like NB doesn't get enough love for what they're putting out currently, thought I'd start a general thread for posting new looks for 2023.
New Balance General Thread (2023)
- Thread starter Znak
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The original FF Lav from 3 years ago hooked me on NB shoes. Its all I've purchased since then. I hope they keep it up. They seem to have a sweet spot for quality, durability, performance. The prices...are just the prices. Originally, I balked at $130 shoes, but thats just the way it is now.
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Personally I love new balance as it is one of the OG athletic brands. Don't see them as a historic tennis name and that's okay because when I'm on the court I want modern product that works. With apparel is different, I can play in a cotton fred perry shirt without problems.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
lol "we need someone hot to sell our tennis things. Do they have to play tennis?... call up Bouchard"
bowchikawow
Rookie
Anyone know anywhere in the UK that the 2023 mens gear is available?
Subway Tennis
Legend
2 new dad shoe CG1 colourways:
I’m not a high-top wearer but I‘d be interested if they ever did a CG low.
I’m not a high-top wearer but I‘d be interested if they ever did a CG low.
yourtennisfit
Rookie
The NB stuff is unbelievable - I like every piece that TP is wearing.
But: You virtually cannot find any of it outside of the US. This way they'll never catch up to other brands.
But: You virtually cannot find any of it outside of the US. This way they'll never catch up to other brands.
They are comfortable. And I personally like playing in a mid top like this.
But, I look forward to a future version that:
1) Breaths better
2) Not so wide in D width
airchallenge2
Hall of Fame
Love the Dad comment. 100% on point, haha2 new dad shoe CG1 colourways:
I’m not a high-top wearer but I‘d be interested if they ever did a CG low.
bariletennis
New User
what's next, an orange and green colorway?
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Looks like Paul is wearing a custom 996v5. The heel counter and tab goes super high like the LAV
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
These are major ugly2 new dad shoe CG1 colourways:
I’m not a high-top wearer but I‘d be interested if they ever did a CG low.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Absolutely not unfortunately
Looks like Paul is wearing a custom 996v5. The heel counter and tab goes super high like the LAV
It looks like on the NB site these shoes have a lower ankle cut vs standard colorways:
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Looks like they reshaped the inside drag guard ass well. Looks like a dorsal fin now way more streamlined. The lacing system on the inside of the forefoot is totally different as well. Might as well be a 996v5.5It looks like on the NB site these shoes have a lower ankle cut vs standard colorways:
the_faceless_player
Professional
I find Fuel Cell more comfortable but it also bottoms out faster than Fresh Foam. I keep hoping NB will do a shoe with FF in the heel, Fuel Cell in the forefoot and maybe the Energy Arc carbon plate
I wanted to like the Fuel Cell bc its so fast, and supportive...at least initially. But yes, the shoe bottoms out quickly. If I had endless shoe budget (or a sponsorship), then yeah, give me a new Fuel Cell every 3-4 weeks. But after that time period, I started getting some heel pain. Which turned into some really harsh heel pain. I switched back to my Lav/CG1s and the heel pain eventually resolved. The Fuel Cells turned into my gym shoes, as they just couldn't take the hard court pounding I demanded from them. If I was a less competitive player, or could rotate through many pairs of shoes, then the Fuel Cells could last. They will absolutely stand up to recreational play. But if you train on court 8+ hours a week...look elsewhere. IMO
The Laws last much longer from a support stand point. They remain NBs premier shoe for tennis, for a reason.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
If you ever tried the 3rd generation of the 996 you probably would have liked it even more
"absolutely not" as in "the pic above is absolutely not the lav v3" OR "NB will absolutely not be releasing the lav v3 in 2023"?
Does revlite foam bottom out faster or last longer than fresh foam?
No clue. I dont know if construction or type of foam or a combo is what's leading to the Lav outlasting the Fuel Cell. My guess (based on pricing) is a combo.
the_faceless_player
Professional
That’s not the Lav v3. Also wouldn’t expect the Lav name to be retained in future versions….
the_faceless_player
Professional
RevLite - Standard EVA
Fuel Cell - eTPU + EVA blend (similar to Adidas Boost)
Fresh Foam - Proprietary EVA blend. Secondary Injection molded and 3d mapped to create different compression zones
FF is heavier and less springy than Fuel Cell. It focuses more on impact absorption and stability. Fuel Cell is more focused on lightness and energy return. Both are more advanced than RevLite which is basically industry standard EVA.
d-quik
Hall of Fame
I do both appreciate it and hate it when you do this
(reveal something but only a bit though)Thanks I wonder if that‘s why my shoes, even though the rubber isn’t close to wearing out. The cushioning doesn’t seem as it was new and my knees are hurting now vs when they were new.
Znak
Hall of Fame
henrytennisadelaide
Semi-Pro
Does anyone know if there is a way to buy the shirt Tommy Paul was wearing at the Aus Open in Australia?
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Znak
Hall of Fame
Are the second ones fuelcells?
