Afterpay Available - Inspired by their heritage basketball model, the BB480 men's lifestyle sneaker features authentic details along with modern cushioning. Our Sneakers. Your Story.
Afterpay Available - Inspired by their heritage basketball model, the BB480 men's lifestyle sneaker features authentic details along with modern cushioning. Our Sneakers. Your Story.
Afterpay Available - Inspired by their heritage basketball model, the BB480 men's lifestyle sneaker features authentic details along with modern cushioning. Our Sneakers. Your Story.
Afterpay Available - Inspired by their heritage basketball model, the BB480 men's lifestyle sneaker features authentic details along with modern cushioning. Our Sneakers. Your Story.
Last updated at 11/30/2025 07:49:04
originally posted on newbalance.com
The style is really cute and looks like the most classic pair of white sneakers. There is no break in time and it doesn’t blister my feet. The only complaint is the inner arch is pretty flat. It almost feels like the outside of your foot is more supportive than the inside. But still comfortable and you can’t really feel that when you wear an athletic sock. I have narrow feet so if you have wide feet it probably wouldn’t be the best for you. Also true to size.
originally posted on jdsports.com
Appearance:They are a solar-white, a bright, crispy white with almost off-white laces, I like it! I say these are my NB "AF1's" lol. I really like the style of them, they're classy and I hadn't or at least didn't remember seeing them before so I was wondering of their size-profile - and they are low-pros if you know what I mean, just sleek and great looking.Sizing: as far as the fit, I love them. After I ordered them I was like 🤦🏻‍♂️ "oh no" because I thought I got the wrong size. See, I wear a 10.5 most always but I have 2 other pairs of NB which are size 11's bc they're so narrow and even a bit snubby but when these arrived and I tried them on, I was pleased at the fit (I even had on thick socks!)As far as the comfort, they are wonderful. Usually you need ... MoreAppearance:They are a solar-white, a bright, crispy white with almost off-white laces, I like it! I say these are my NB "AF1's" lol. I really like the style of them, they're classy and I hadn't or at least didn't remember seeing them before so I was wondering of their size-profile - and they are low-pros if you know what I mean, just sleek and great looking.Sizing: as far as the fit, I love them. After I ordered them I was like 🤦🏻‍♂️ "oh no" because I thought I got the wrong size. See, I wear a 10.5 most always but I have 2 other pairs of NB which are size 11's bc they're so narrow and even a bit snubby but when these arrived and I tried them on, I was pleased at the fit (I even had on thick socks!)As far as the comfort, they are wonderful. Usually you need to break-in a shoe & I don't want to be misleading I'm sure this shoe will probably feel even better the 5th time I wear it than the first day; however, my point is that I had no initial "new shoe" discomfort. On the opposite, I couldn't stop thinking just how comfortable they were all day long.
originally posted on newbalance.com
Out of the box, the shoes look great. However, the fit is snug around the toe box and loose around the heel so it’s hard to get them to fit right. I’ve had many pairs of NBs over the years and generally find them very comfortable but this pair hurts my feet. :( Also, the mesh on the toe cap is stiff compared with something like the 2002Rs and after a couple of wears it began to crease. It’s also difficult to clean so the dirt really pops especially along the creases.
The style is really cute and looks like the most classic pair of white sneakers. There is no break in time and it doesn’t blister my feet. The only complaint is the inner arch is pretty flat. It almost feels like the outside of your foot is more supportive than the inside. But still comfortable and you can’t really feel that when you wear an athletic sock. I have narrow feet so if you have wide feet it probably wouldn’t be the best for you. Also true to size.
Appearance:They are a solar-white, a bright, crispy white with almost off-white laces, I like it! I say these are my NB "AF1's" lol. I really like the style of them, they're classy and I hadn't or at least didn't remember seeing them before so I was wondering of their size-profile - and they are low-pros if you know what I mean, just sleek and great looking.Sizing: as far as the fit, I love them. After I ordered them I was like 🤦🏻‍♂️ "oh no" because I thought I got the wrong size. See, I wear a 10.5 most always but I have 2 other pairs of NB which are size 11's bc they're so narrow and even a bit snubby but when these arrived and I tried them on, I was pleased at the fit (I even had on thick socks!)As far as the comfort, they are wonderful. Usually you need ... MoreAppearance:They are a solar-white, a bright, crispy white with almost off-white laces, I like it! I say these are my NB "AF1's" lol. I really like the style of them, they're classy and I hadn't or at least didn't remember seeing them before so I was wondering of their size-profile - and they are low-pros if you know what I mean, just sleek and great looking.Sizing: as far as the fit, I love them. After I ordered them I was like 🤦🏻‍♂️ "oh no" because I thought I got the wrong size. See, I wear a 10.5 most always but I have 2 other pairs of NB which are size 11's bc they're so narrow and even a bit snubby but when these arrived and I tried them on, I was pleased at the fit (I even had on thick socks!)As far as the comfort, they are wonderful. Usually you need to break-in a shoe & I don't want to be misleading I'm sure this shoe will probably feel even better the 5th time I wear it than the first day; however, my point is that I had no initial "new shoe" discomfort. On the opposite, I couldn't stop thinking just how comfortable they were all day long.
Out of the box, the shoes look great. However, the fit is snug around the toe box and loose around the heel so it’s hard to get them to fit right. I’ve had many pairs of NBs over the years and generally find them very comfortable but this pair hurts my feet. :( Also, the mesh on the toe cap is stiff compared with something like the 2002Rs and after a couple of wears it began to crease. It’s also difficult to clean so the dirt really pops especially along the creases.
I kid you not this is how the shoes looked when I took them out the box like someone tried them on and put them back. You really can’t tell but the paper that keeps the shoes from creasing I had to push the paper all the way to the top because if I remove the paper the shoes are creased like they’ve been worn. Come on yall gotta do better. I just wanted a pair of NEW SHOES.I highly recommend to go up a size. They run pretty small.
I was excited for my new purchase bc I knew with NB I could not go wrong. I have not experienced uncomfortable shoes with NB, but with these it seems they sorta let me down. They are not entirely uncomfortable, but they are definitely not the most comfortable shoes. Plus the color is more on the yellow than white. A little disappointed for the price I paid
These are the first pair of New Balances I have ever worn and they are the most comfortable shoes ever. My feet did not hurt the first day I broke them in. They are true to size, I'm either a 7 or 7.5 W, but I got a 6/7.5W just to be safe and they fit exact! They do not feel tight in the front of the shoe or sides, and most importantly they do not rub on the back of your heel. Overall, I am happy with this purchase :)Review Sweepstakes
I thought these were soooo cute and I’d heard they were comfy. I was very disappointed to find that the issues that I assumed would go away once I broke them in have persisted even after a couple of weeks of wear.They’re a lot more narrow than expected (one of my feet is a little wider that the other but I can usually get away with regular fit shoes) to the point where the arch of my foot is in aching pain if I dont lace them extra loosely. The other thing is that these are incredibly hard and flat soled shoes. No type of foot support whatsoever. I got some insoles and that significantly helped with my wear time (I can now walk and stand for almost of the day in them) but baby, when they start hurting, they start hurting! They’re incredibly cute and go with ... MoreI thought these were soooo cute and I’d heard they were comfy. I was very disappointed to find that the issues that I assumed would go away once I broke them in have persisted even after a couple of weeks of wear.They’re a lot more narrow than expected (one of my feet is a little wider that the other but I can usually get away with regular fit shoes) to the point where the arch of my foot is in aching pain if I dont lace them extra loosely. The other thing is that these are incredibly hard and flat soled shoes. No type of foot support whatsoever. I got some insoles and that significantly helped with my wear time (I can now walk and stand for almost of the day in them) but baby, when they start hurting, they start hurting! They’re incredibly cute and go with everything, perfect for the summer, but fail New Balance’s reputation of being comfy. Unfortunately I can no longer return them because they’re worn so if you have a little wider feet, a high arch, or intend on walking a ton, maybe skip.
I love these shoes, specifically the shape and fit. These do not have a super narrow shape, so I find them to look a little nicer with wide leg pants (I wear mostly wide leg or straight leg pants/trousers, so I prefer the 480 because it doesn’t make my foot look super narrow/out of place with the pants I prefer to wear). I also really appreciate that the material in the toe box is mesh-like, because they won’t crease or begin to show wear very quickly. I do not have wide feet, but I do hate the confined feeling of some sneakers. These 480s are perfect. They give my feet some room to breathe. I can wear these all day in comfort.
I ordered a pair of these sneakers in the navy blue and white, size 9W/7.5M. So once I received the order I was expecting exactly the size I selected upon purchasing. When the package came in and I opened the box, I find navy blue and white sneakers BUT in a size 7W/5.5M...all while the new balance shoe box says size 9W/7.5M. Anthropologie, please do your due diligence to ensure you are sending the correct sneaker size to your customers! I ordered a pair of 9W/7.5M sneakers, why did I received??
