New Balance Lav V2

[innoVAShaun]

He’s been wearing them in general even on hard courts.

Yep.

 

[SCTW]

6 month outsole warranty. Anyone take advantage yet? And what’s the process. Thank you.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Color: Night sky with serene blue
Style #: MCHLAVJ2

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

Color: True red with egg yolk and bright lapis
Style #: MCHLAVU2

 

[innoVAShaun]

Womens
Color: Egg yolk with true red and pigment
Style #: WCHLAVU2

 

[smithie]

Can anyone compare these to the Gel Res 8's?

 

[LiamMiguel]

Can anyone compare these to the Gel Res 8's?

The Lavs are stiffer, bulkier, and firmer than the Gel Res. They also sit higher off the ground as well.

 

[innoVAShaun]

Does anyone use these with aftermarket insoles or custom orthotics? Do they still sit high once factory insoles are swapped out?

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[LiamMiguel]

Custom Davis Cup USA Lav v2s (Tommy Paul)

 

[d-quik]

Custom Davis Cup USA Lav v2s (Tommy Paul)

Does the shape of that racquet handle look more rectangular than normal for anyone else? Or are the bevels just more defined?

 

[artdeco]

Does the shape of that racquet handle look more rectangular than normal for anyone else? Or are the bevels just more defined?

Very defined bevels, but don't forget he can get whatever handle he wants put on there.

 

[dotmundo]

How good are these on har-tru courts? Thanks!!!

 

[LiamMiguel]

How good are these on har-tru courts? Thanks!!!

I don't think there's a clay court version but I played on har-tru with it when it was new and the tread wasn't bad. I think it's better than other all-court options.

 

[PFG1]

Any word on NB keeping the Lav2 around for 2023?

This has been my fav shoe in quite a while. Stable and stout enough to hold up to my training demands.

 

[the_faceless_player]

Any word on NB keeping the Lav2 around for 2023?

This has been my fav shoe in quite a while. Stable and stout enough to hold up to my training demands.

it’ll get an update

 

[n80aoag]

Any news on upcoming colorways for 2023? And will we be getting this colorway as seen on Tommy Paul in late 2022 @TW Staff ?

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[innoVAShaun]

 

[Shaolin]

Their colorways are god awful.

Most of them look like they should have a Mcdonalds logo on the side.

 

[jimmy8]

Their colorways are god awful.

Most of them look like they should have a Mcdonalds logo on the side.

I think my orange ones look awesome! They are bright neon orange. See pic on pg 2 of this thread, post #76.

 

[Shaolin]

I think my orange ones look awesome! They are bright neon orange. See pic on pg 2 of this thread, post #76.

Those orange ones are pretty cool. Some of their others are terrible though and not thought put in any way (like the ones in post 157). Also can't stand the egg yolk ones (172)

 

[mpournaras]

The LAV3 looks to be much more streamlined. I Look forward to seeing how they apply colorways as I have only seen all white

 

[d-quik]

LAV3 looks to be much more streamlined

Source?

 

[mpournaras]

Source?

Fellow playtester. Images were asked not be shared unfortunately. NB has a rather cool amateur playtest program. They are few and far between but great to be offered from the manufacturer.

I was able to test the 996v5 last summer

 

[atatu]

Absolutely horrendous, how could they go all the way through V2 and not offer a black colorway ?

 

[mpournaras]

Sorta black? I hope this colorway makes it to the US...

edit: I actually think these would look great with a straight black lace swap

 

[bobeeto]

For what it’s worth these shoes are amazing.

 

[jimmy8]

For what it’s worth these shoes are amazing.

Yes, very amazing. Incredible comfort combined with great responsiveness and stability.

 

[d-quik]

Images were asked not be shared unfortunately.

No images, but what about dates though? Obviously "no" as well right?

 

[atatu]

For what it’s worth these shoes are amazing.

I agree, these are the best shoes I've worn in years.

 

[mpournaras]

No images, but what about dates though? Obviously "no" as well right?

I have no idea unfortunately. I would assume mid-2023 based on lead times of other tests and their eventual release date

 

[n80aoag]

Fellow playtester. Images were asked not be shared unfortunately. NB has a rather cool amateur playtest program. They are few and far between but great to be offered from the manufacturer.

I was able to test the 996v5 last summer

How often do you get to playtest NB products? I signed up for their program a few months back but no word yet

 

[n80aoag]

There’s a Brighter colorway pictured on the NB site leading to current colorways

New Balance Shoes & Apparel | Official New Balance® Site

 

[n80aoag]

 

[atatu]

The new colorways are out on the NB site

 

[innoVAShaun]

I highly recommend the Lav v2. They are expensive. I got them slightly used for about half price on the Bay.

Just looked. Found wides in my size for $112.49. Not too bad. Might have to give them a try.

 

[jimmy8]

Just looked. Found wides in my size for $112.49. Not too bad. Might have to give them a try.

You won't regret it.

 

[innoVAShaun]

You won't regret it.

Is there a significant drop when removing the factory insole?

 

[jimmy8]

Is there a significant drop when removing the factory insole?

If you mean the thickness of the factory insole, I would say the Lav v2's insole is thicker than other factory insoles so yes, there is a significant drop. I'm guessing you're wondering if there is sufficient room for your custom insole and especially the height of the heel.

 

[innoVAShaun]

If you mean the thickness of the factory insole, I would say the Lav v2's insole is thicker than other factory insoles so yes, there is a significant drop. I'm guessing you're wondering if there is sufficient room for your custom insole and especially the height of the heel.

Yes. Hopefully there’s still a good amount of cushion and bounce when inserting my orthotic.

 

[jimmy8]

Yes. Hopefully there’s still a good amount of cushion and bounce when inserting my orthotic.

I hope the heel of the insole is still internal to the shoe after inserting it into the shoe.

 

[ragingbull1980]

Any lav2 users that are also toe draggers care to comment on the durability of the uppers?

 

[Delouie9154]

Any lav2 users that are also toe draggers care to comment on the durability of the uppers?

I personally had to put duck tape on my inside left foot as I tend to drag that on a hard court slides. Overall though, the added rubber/plastic on the toe and side of shoe helps with the wear and tear. Not as good as a FF2/3, but much better than Nike Vapor 11.

 

[Delouie9154]

Found this "new" color way coming to us for Wimbledon. They are changing the logos and no longer calling it the Lav 2, its just now called the all court LAV. Personally I can dig it as it goes along with their latest casual shoe logo changes as well!

New Balance LAV all Court Shoe Men, White, Black

 

[d-quik]

Found this "new" color way coming to us for Wimbledon. They are changing the logos and no longer calling it the Lav 2, its just now called the all court LAV. Personally I can dig it as it goes along with their latest casual shoe logo changes as well!

New Balance LAV all Court Shoe Men, White, Black

Only 1 width now?