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New Balance Numeric 1010 Review & Sizing Guide

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Buy the New Balance Numeric 1010 as the strongest current cup-sole skate shoe for wide-foot skaters and impact protection — Tiago Lemos pro signature with FuelCell-style cushioning and the brand-wide reputation as best skate tech in the last few years; skip it if you want pure vulc board feel just wide enough, have more padding around the ankles and plenty of impact protection.

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Key facts

Silhouette
Cup-sole skate shoe; Tiago Lemos pro signature.
Cushioning
FuelCell-style midsole foam; plenty of impact protection.
Fit
Wider than most skate shoes (vans pros, last resort); 2E wide width available in Europe.
Brand
NB Numeric — community consensus as best skate tech in the last few years.
Ankle support
More padding around the ankles than typical low-cuts.
Price
$95-$110 retail; sale pricing $70-$85.

Full breakdown

New Balance Numeric 1010 is Tiago Lemos's pro signature — a cup-sole skate shoe with FuelCell-style midsole foam, padded ankle collar, suede upper, and a tongue thick enough to land in NB Numeric's most-recommended-for-wide-feet tier. Owners with wide feet specifically credit the 1010 for the forefoot room and ankle padding I have a bigger foot, so I love the NB Tiago 1010. They are just wide enough, have more padding around the ankles and plenty of impact protection. Buy it for wide feet, impact protection, and the strongest current NB Numeric signature; skip it if you want raw vulc board feel.

FAQ

Is the NB Numeric 1010 good for wide feet?

Yes — the 1010 is one of the most-recommended skate shoes for wide-foot skaters in the modern community consensus. The brand-favorites thread has the direct wide-foot endorsement I have a bigger foot, so I love the NB Tiago 1010. They are just wide enough, have more padding around the ankles and plenty of impact protection. Buy them if you have wide feet and skate regularly; the 2E wide width is now available in Europe too if you need true wide New Balance 2E wide available in Europe. Choose the 1010 over Vans Rowan or Last Resort VM003 if your feet are wide because both run narrow.

Is NB Numeric actually the best skate brand right now?

Yes — community consensus across multiple recent threads is that NB Numeric leads on quality and tech innovation. The favorite-brands thread has the direct ranking New Balance is no doubt putting out the best quality and tech/innovation in the last few years their team is also incredible. Buy them if quality and longevity matter more than nostalgia; choose Vans, Nike SB, or Last Resort if you prioritize aesthetic over performance — but the NB Numeric line is genuinely the strongest performance pick of the modern skate shoes.

How does the 1010 compare to a Nike SB Ishod or Dunk High?

Buy the 1010 for wider fit and FuelCell-style cushion; choose Ishod for low-profile board feel; pick Dunk High for ankle support and Zoom Air. The 1010 sits between Ishod and Dunk High in cushion stack but adds the wide-foot fit that neither Nike SB option offers, which is why owners with bigger feet keep coming back to the 1010 just wide enough, have more padding around the ankles and plenty of impact protection. Choose 1010 if you have wide feet or want more impact protection than a Nike SB Ishod; choose Ishod if your feet are medium-narrow and you want lower-profile feel.

How long does the NB Numeric 1010 last skated?

Plan on 4-8 months of regular skating — better than most vulc alternatives at the same price tier. The cup-sole construction plus NB Numeric's broader quality reputation puts the 1010 above average for durability putting out the best quality and tech/innovation. Buy them for the cup-sole longer life if you skate weekly; choose a vulc like Wino G6 or VM003 if you specifically want shorter-life-but-better-feel; the 1010 is the durability pick of the modern skate shoe shortlist.

1010 vs 1010 v1 vs Tiago 808 — which NB Numeric should I buy?

Buy the current 1010 generation for Tiago's most recent pro signature; choose Tiago 808 if you want the older sock-fit cup-sole; pick a NB# 425 or 508 if you want a low-profile board-feel-first NB. The 808 has a community break-in caveat NB Tiago 808's are in heavy rotation at the moment. Once you break them in they are a cracking shoe to skate in. Choose 1010 as your first NB Numeric for the current best-in-class fit; choose 808 if you want the older Tiago signature with break-in window; pick 425 or 508 if you want a slimmer NB Numeric.