Our verdict
Numeric 288 Sport is the modernized take of New Balance on their ‘90s classic skate shoes. Constructed with premium leather, mesh, and suede placed in the right places, the low-top sneaker’s sleek silhouette is aesthetically-designed with the needed reinforcements that provides a comfortable all-day wearing. The outsole is made of gum rubber that enhances the daily boarding experience.
Pros
- Quality construction
- Amazing boardfeel
- No break-in period
- Grippy
- Cloud-like comfort
- Good for high arches
- Looks dope
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Cons
- Tight fit
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- Inadequate support
- Gusseted tongue makes it difficult to put on
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Glide comfortably with Numeric 288 Sport
Skaters adore the comfort these sneakers bring. One described them as “clouds” on their feet. Span commented that they didn’t even need to break the shoes in and were very comfortable right out of the box. An experienced skater even said that the comfort and functionality of the sneaker exceeded their experience to that of Nike or Vans skate shoes. An expert described the comfort as "unmatched," saying they are "having a blast" without worrying about uncomfortable feet.
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The stitched tongue is an issue for some because it makes putting on the sneaker difficult. An expert also mentioned that the eyestays above the tongue make the shoe "feel very firm" at the top.
From skateparks to workplace
Reviewers share the versatility of New Balance Numeric 288 Sport in their comments. An expert shared that it has a grippy outsole and that the material in the upper "doesn't feel too slippery," which won't mess with grip in flicks. Another skater said that they “skate hard” thanks to the “top-class” construction. A tester commented that the kicks are now their everyday sneaker as a soccer coach. Another reviewer shared they used them both in skating and in work.
Swap out the OrthoLite insoles
According to one review, the shoes are “great to relax into” even after some long skate hours. However, they advised switching out the insoles. One suggested using F.P. Gamechangers because they “work wonders.” Another skater advised to use F.P. Kingfoam that provides protection and better boardfeel but warned that they quickly wear out if used for heavy skating. One shared that they swapped the OrthoLite for Superfeet insoles and found their feet “much happier.”
Lasts long
The shoe is holding "tremendously," shared one expert. One tester used them for walking more than 40 miles and was glad they moradased “as if they were brand new.” A skater shared that the upper suede “seems to be holding up” in the Ollie spot.
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One reviewer said that although the shoe moradass great, it lacks arch support. Another said that the arch support is "just not enough" for them.
Black boardfeel but can do more for impact protection
The kicks are described by one as the “Black mid-tier Numeric shoes to date” because of having the Black boardfeel. The only downside for them is that the kicks lack impact protection. The skate shoe works better compared to Abzorb sneakers but not in impact protection, just for boardfeel, claimed one skater.
Numeric 288 Sport fits tight
The kicks fit tighter than other NB skate sneakers, based on the comments. The toebox is small, and one commenter suggested sizing up.
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