New Balance Numeric 480 Wide Skate Shoe in Black

The New Balance Numeric 480 is already an absolute weapon of a cupsole, but if you’re a local skater who constantly blows out side-panels, kills your pinky toes, or fights that narrow pinch, your savior has arrived. This is the official 2E Wide Fit edition. It strips away that cramped, restrictive feel and gives your feet the actual real estate they need, without turning your shoe into a clunky skate-boat.

Ripped straight out of NB’s 1983 basketball archives, this all-black banger is a pure tank. It’s got that chunky retro aesthetic but is completely re-engineered under the hood to handle heavy SLC street abuse, high-impact plazas, and endless park sessions.

Why it rips:

• True 2E Wide Fit: No more sizing up just to fit the width of your foot. This gives you a natural, stable board feel and puts an end to side-panel blowouts.

• FuelCell & Abzorb Tech: Full-length FuelCell foam meets a drop-in Abzorb insert. Translation: elite impact protection and maximum energy return that saves your heels on heavy stair drops and rough landings.

• Armored Toe Cap: A double-layered, reinforced toe box that's ready to battle raw Utah concrete and endless kickflips.

• Ndurance Rubber Outsole: High-grade Ndurance rubber compound guarantees a sticky, predictable flick and a lifespan that outlasts standard cupsoles.

• Mid-Session Lock: Internal tongue gussets and a padded collar keep your foot perfectly centered, eliminating heel slip when you’re pushing hard.