arthurli22
Semi-Pro
Note that the new version of NB Lav maybe in the development progress.
Anyone have tried it yet?
Anyone have tried it yet?
Looks like there is a more structured heel.I think I got a sneak peak at the new Lav or a new offering from NB.![]()
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Sorry the quality may not be the best. But it’s got that clear/ice outsole and it seems like a Ubersonic 3 upper with a kind of Vapor Cage 4 midsole + lateral stability piece.
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Where do you go to try and get into the testing window?NB just opened a second testing window for the Lav2 so I am hoping I will get into this one.
Where do you go to try and get into the testing window?
They have traditional tongue?Got my test LavV2 today and will put some singles time in tomorrow. Pretty garish blue/purple/black color way. NB is using Fresh Foam X in these now. Don’t think I’m allowed to post pics but will post some first impressions tomorrow
They have traditional tongue?
I’m curious too. In the market soon for shoes.Anyone knows when the new version will be released?
Have you worn the 1st version previously?I'd say Aussie Open timeframe is most likely. I'm testing it right now as part of the 2nd round of reviewing, but the original internal testing window from NB was back in April. In my past experience with their program, shoes are usually 6-9 months away form release when the first test window is opened.
Have you worn the 1st version previously?
I'm sad to hear about the high heel putting me on my toes and them doing away with the full sock liner. I guess I will head back to Nike..Yes but it has been awhile. The V2 feels like an iterative update as opposed to a major overhaul although there are a few noticeable changes. Shoe has Fresh Foam X now but I think the heel height is even higher than the V1 and I don't love it so far. It pitches you onto your toes. I know other shoes like the ZZ, etc have a similar setup, but this one feels more imbalanced. I wore it side by side with one of my GP Turbo and the V2 felt significantly higher off the ground. I also miss the full sock liner of the V1 but that's subjective bc people who didn't enjoy that will like this new model more. The shoe still has thick cushioning but coming from using the ZZ and GP Turbo mostly, Fresh Foam still feels noticeably firmer IMO. I would have liked to see them possibly use Fuel Cell or a combo of Fresh Foam and Fuel Cell for a bit plusher feel underfoot. I've only used them a couple times but I haven't noticed any decline in stability compared to the first version. Still a little bit of heel slipping though.
I'm sad to hear about the high heel putting me on my toes and them doing away with the full sock liner. I guess I will head back to Nike..
How is the fitting?True to size?Toe box roomy,wide and enough height?Yeah I was hopeful bc I enjoyed the 996v4 when I tested it last year and I don't love the GP Turbo. Coming from ZZ and the Turbos, it is hard for me to want to switch back to shoes that use firmer styles of cushion. NB had a super super comfy Fuel Cell shoe that was pulled from releasing this year (wasn't durable but was ridiculously comfy) and I had hoped that some of the direction they were taking would bleed into the LavV2. I also love the sock liner style now and don't want to go back to traditional tongues. The LavV2 is a bit of a compromise, as it is kind of a "half liner" where it is attached at the bottom part inside the shoe but up top is more of a regular tongue. The sides of the tongue are huge though and wrap oddly far around to my ankle and regularly fold over, forcing me to adjust them.
How is the fitting?True to size?Toe box roomy,wide and enough height?
Yeah I was hopeful bc I enjoyed the 996v4 when I tested it last year and I don't love the GP Turbo. Coming from ZZ and the Turbos, it is hard for me to want to switch back to shoes that use firmer styles of cushion. NB had a super super comfy Fuel Cell shoe that was pulled from releasing this year (wasn't durable but was ridiculously comfy) and I had hoped that some of the direction they were taking would bleed into the LavV2. I also love the sock liner style now and don't want to go back to traditional tongues. The LavV2 is a bit of a compromise, as it is kind of a "half liner" where it is attached at the bottom part inside the shoe but up top is more of a regular tongue. The sides of the tongue are huge though and wrap oddly far around to my ankle and regularly fold over, forcing me to adjust them.
Hope they contact me. It seems a little late in the game to be making compound updatesJust got a notice that I am in another test round for the LavV2. It's a durability test where the L/R shoes have 2 different sole compounds.
Hope they contact me. It seems a little late in the game to be making compound updates
Hope they contact me. It seems a little late in the game to be making compound updates
No 996v5 though right?The Lav 2 is expected to launch mid 2021 ( I would imagine not before June).
Thanks,
Brittany, TW
and Barcelona. They look kinda bulky but I look forward to trying on a pair. I typically enjoy NB shoes. They may have even been a good fit for Grandpa RogerLooks like Jordan Thompson is wearing them in Estoril
and Barcelona. They look kinda bulky but I look forward to trying on a pair. I typically enjoy NB shoes. They may have even been a good fit for Grandpa Roger
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oh they will. i cant share pics without permission.I'm surprised. I didn't expect to like them so much. If they come in a happier colorway, I'll get a pair.
oh they will. i cant share pics without permission.
Blue with red tongue, red midsole, and mint heel cup/ankle area, and mint inner. Looks wild
The early sale is gone now. They only showed a couple pair each of a few sizes. All the other sizes said they should be in stock in late June. I wonder if that’s the potential release date, since Brittany had said “probably not before June” earlier in this thread.Thinking it is a mistake but the V2 in White & Laser Blue popped up as available on one retailer this morning for $150. Either everyone else will show it soon or it will disappear bc it went up too early.