Don't even try, New Balance's numbering system too complicated to break down

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  • Опубліковано 22 сер 2017
  • Please prove me wrong with my perspective on this New Balance numbering system, because all the specifics are missing and very vague. It was too complicated to even break down for me. I wish they would publicly show an index as to why they would number a shoe a certain way, that way I could at least comprehend it and explain it better to you.
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  • @BillyVisuals
    @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +28

    I'm sorry for disappointing you all. I wish I had a better explanation as to why the numbers are more vague than a Jackson Pollock painting

    • @yandelayala6592
      @yandelayala6592 7 років тому +1

      BillyVisuals should I get the alphabounce em or any nmd without primeknit?

    • @shaneskavdahl3638
      @shaneskavdahl3638 7 років тому

      Guy Minds neither are worth it. Any adidas pk is > mesh

    • @hnguyen218
      @hnguyen218 7 років тому

      it's not that complicated..

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому

      It honestly depends on how much you are planning to walk in those shoes. If you're planning to just go out for a bit then get the Nmd. If you're planning to explore an entire city, you should grab the alphabounce. Nmd with prime knit is and should be much much more comfier than mesh

  • @caloot658
    @caloot658 7 років тому +67

    You know its too compicated when the asians finds it too difficult

  • @allenmajane9489
    @allenmajane9489 7 років тому +25

    It's consistent for high performance running shoes and tennis shoes. That's about it.
    (Last 2 digits)
    00=racing
    10=trail
    20=comfort ride
    40=motion control
    60=standard stability
    70= light stability
    75=tech ride (whatever that is)
    80=neutral daily trainer
    90=uptempo trainer
    96= all tennis
    Hope this helps...

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +2

      Allen Majane That's all I was able to find online as well. Thanks for the info

    • @Ruz426
      @Ruz426 6 років тому

      Damn

    • @davidblake8133
      @davidblake8133 4 роки тому +1

      I don't understand why the 1700 shoe has a double zero? It is like a Rockport Shoe. It's not even on the same planet as racing!

    • @IrrationalDelusion
      @IrrationalDelusion 2 роки тому

      @@davidblake8133 what about 1300 and 1500, even funnier

  • @liamduggan5950
    @liamduggan5950 7 років тому +6

    One of my fav youtubers rn

  • @eddyhsu1978
    @eddyhsu1978 7 років тому +13

    As an ex NB employee. The numbers do mean something but there is no exact formula to it.
    It's more a pattern to it.
    For example in the performance running range they have m1080wb7, m880gy7, m1260og6, m860gy7
    MXX80 means neutral. Where XX60 Means stability. Gy7 for example is the colour and version number.
    NB do have a lot of numbers because when the company first started designing kicks they thought numbers would differentiate their brand to the competition. Though it numbers are something they don't use much for new silhouette nowadays cuZ they are running out of numbers to use.
    I know in the NB line the 99X SERIES are their most premium range from way back in the day. Which is the shoe they put the mk most tech into.

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +9

      eddyhsu1978 Ahh so it's actually a dated system that most likely needs a refresh now. Thanks for the info dude

    • @Cannlos
      @Cannlos 6 років тому

      What means GM50GBS?

  • @henryzhou4608
    @henryzhou4608 7 років тому +24

    Good content, haven't seen this from anyone else!

  • @michielpappenheim7190
    @michielpappenheim7190 7 років тому

    I always wondered what the codes meant thanks for trying to explain! Great video love the background music.

  • @diekip
    @diekip 7 років тому +8

    I never even wondered but now i'm confused lol. I'll just keep with my nice/not nice rating system.

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +4

      I rate your system nice out of nice 👌

  • @d.mac-6193
    @d.mac-6193 21 день тому

    Thanks for giving it a shot. I actually like a numbering system, but the company needs to keep it fairly simple and be very transparent as to what the numbers mean.

  • @samuelorellana2603
    @samuelorellana2603 7 років тому +1

    Most sneaker channels don't even touch New balance so thank you for even attempting!

  • @asg0
    @asg0 6 років тому

    Great breakdown thank u

  • @AudioGuru09
    @AudioGuru09 6 місяців тому

    It usually makes sense I have the new 1080 and they are amazing for longer runs however my 680 is is light and fast but low in cushion compare to my 860’s it gets confusing with the middle models like the Nitril’s they have no numbers and are just a supportive outdoor shoe. They also have the More V4 which is similar to a 1080 but with more weight more support for shorter runs. Based on the shoes I’ve owned the best was the made in USA 990 and the 1080V12 I have heard the V13 is ground breaking in comparison so I’ll look forward to them. I’m a huge new balance fan and I wish each shoe was marketed with its design on the website. They seem to do a lot of good work engineering shoes for specific applications but without actually visiting a new balance store it becomes harder to know what exactly is the best shoe to buy as they have massively increased offerings in recent years.

  • @yandelayala6592
    @yandelayala6592 7 років тому +1

    Should I buy the alphabounce or the nmd?

    • @MauricioRodriguez-os5bd
      @MauricioRodriguez-os5bd 7 років тому

      Guy Minds it depends if i was working Out I would go with alphabounce not that the nmd is a good workout shoe. But if it's for everyday wear and casual I would go with a nice nmd color way

    • @yandelayala6592
      @yandelayala6592 7 років тому

      Mauricio Rodriguez, one more question.
      Which one is more comfortable?

    • @vacuuum
      @vacuuum 7 років тому

      I have neither, but judging from BillyVisuals and other shoetubers the Alphabounce would be the more comfortable model

    • @MauricioRodriguez-os5bd
      @MauricioRodriguez-os5bd 7 років тому +1

      Guy Minds in comfort wise both are comfortable, but the alphabounce is more comfy but bounce and boost fell different. It's really preference. But if I wore to pick just on comfort the alphabounce would win

    • @andrewdodge691
      @andrewdodge691 7 років тому

      I have both and I would say the nmd is more comfortable at first but after a while kinda "wears off" the alpha bounce is more persistent and stays comfy longer. This is my experience at least.

  • @papier2765
    @papier2765 7 років тому

    Are New Balance 500s Hype?

  • @TheRandomHighFive
    @TheRandomHighFive 7 років тому +1

    I've learned that the new balance number system is more complicated then I thought. Thanks for trying though.

  • @woodspoom
    @woodspoom 7 років тому

    This got me to sub finally.

  • @applepokerpie246
    @applepokerpie246 7 років тому +2

    New Balance gotta simplify this for real.

  • @Ventus7777
    @Ventus7777 7 років тому +2

    Damn I always thought that's just how they name their models because it looks so random 👀

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому

      VentusMaster Yeah that's what I thought too

  • @fortniteking420sheeeesh3
    @fortniteking420sheeeesh3 7 років тому

    it's been a while buddy guy

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +1

      Thats so strange, I just posted 2 days ago, you can check out the video here: ua-cam.com/video/EqnmWRnU9fE/v-deo.html
      I think I should start telling people to click on the bell to get notifications when I post haha

  • @joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4
    @joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4 7 років тому

    Please expand your shoe variety

  • @porkypine602
    @porkypine602 7 років тому

    My head hurts trying to understand

    • @BillyVisuals
      @BillyVisuals  7 років тому +1

      ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I took like 3 Advils editing this video haha

  • @AntG03sCr4zy
    @AntG03sCr4zy 7 років тому +1

    meh, I like stuff like this. it's like someone trying to figure out what those numbers on the back of a BMW mean or a Lexus. whats a 650i? or whats a LS460? hahah.

    • @moxsna903
      @moxsna903 3 роки тому

      Me too.! The numbering is too complited than kardashian clans 😅

  • @786kumayl786
    @786kumayl786 7 років тому

    :)

  • @no1isperfect4anyone
    @no1isperfect4anyone 7 років тому

    hahahahahaha

  • @huangdi6068
    @huangdi6068 4 роки тому

    It is simply because they want to make it harder for any Chinese copycat maker's to produce a fake one's!!!! Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣