Our verdict
If you are tight on budget but desperately in need of a skate shoe that has the grip, stability, and board feel that makes you shine in the park, the Numeric 425 is ready to take care of you. This New Balance skate shoe is among the cheapest out there without compromising comfort and style. What more to say? This lightweight low-top is definitely a great buy.
Pros
- Insanely comfortable
- Quick break-in
- Stable footbed
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- Stylish
- Price point is a steal
- Lightweight
Cons
- No arch support
- Minimal impact protection
- Lasts for only about a month of hard skating
Who runners buy New Balance Numeric 425
- Skaters who are looking for sturdy-feeling skating sneakers that have excellent boardfeel and traction.
- Sneakerheads who are shopping for rad and light New Balance kicks.
- Anyone who is on the market for cheap but extremely comfy suedes.
Who runners not buy it
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Don’t worry, they are comfy
Fans are praising how comfortable the kicks are. Some describe the NB Numeric 425 to be “very comfy” or even “extremely comfortable.” One tester even claimed that these are the best shoes for everyday wear because of how comfy they are. “
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According to the reviews, the sneakers might feel stiff at first. “It is so stiff at first,” reported one skater, “but within like an hour or two of wearing, they feel great.” Another tester also confirmed that the NB Numeric 425 “breaks in after an hour or so.”
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The reviews regarding the fit and sizing of the skate sneakers are all over the place. Some testers claim they are narrow while there are also several reviews saying they can be wide. Comments saying the Numeric 425s are “just very narrow” to some advising to “maybe size up about half a size” or some testers saying that they are “good width for slightly wide feet” and even “wide enough to not squeeze the feet to death!” are raining in the review section.
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Several skaters praised the soles of the New Balance Numeric 425. They have great grip, according to one user. The kicks have “just enough surface adhesion,” said another tester. Aside from that, the soles offer stability when skating according to several users. “The cup sole is sturdy and gives feedback from the board,” noted one skater.
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One downside of the sneaker is the missing arch support. “They're very flat and don't have arch support,” noted one sneakerhead. One reviewer agreed and suggested that you might want to switch out the insoles with more protection and support.
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In terms of durability, the Numeric 425s aren’t the best. According to one experienced skater who reviewed the kicks, each pair lasted them 2-3 months of hard skating for about 8 hours a week. According to another, they have been skating for about a month when the sole of the skate shoes separated from the upper.
Numeric 425 is rad
Many testers, casual wearers and skaters, love the design and style of the NB Numeric 425s. One tester described the colors to be “soulful.” According to another reviewer, the kicks are very stylish and look great with jeans and other things. Another sneaker fan remarked that the silhouette of the skate kicks “won’t go out of style.”
Others
- Costing $65 a pair, the price “doesn’t hurt,” according to one reviewer. In comparison, the average cost of New Balance skate sneakers is at $79.
- One tester noted that they love how the laces stay tied even when skating.
- The skaters are also praising how light the kicks on foot are.
