New Balance Numeric x 35th North NM480 Skateboarding Shoe
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With the Cascade Mountains as the backdrop, this NM480 collaboration with Seattle's 35th North Skate Shop pulls natural hues from Mount Rainier and the vibrant alpine lakes scattered at its base and keeps a Sasquatch lurking in the shadows. All custom artwork by Seattle artist Sasha Barr. Available to shop in-store and online at No-Comply Skateshop in downtown Austin, TX, the NB Navy/Sea Salt colorway translates the Pacific Northwest landscape into a wearable palette with deep navy as the mountain dusk, Sea Salt as the glacial water below.
NB NAVY/SEA SALT
Style: UN480SAS
| Technical Component | Specification Detail |
|---|---|
| Collaboration and Artwork | A joint project between New Balance Numeric and 35th North, Seattle's long-running skate shop, with custom artwork designed by Seattle-based artist Sasha Barr. The graphics draw directly from the Pacific Northwest landscape - Mount Rainier, alpine lakes, dense forest - with a Sasquatch hidden in the shadows as a nod to Pacific Northwest folklore. The NB Navy/Sea Salt colorway was chosen to reflect the natural palette of the region: deep navy for the mountain dusk, Sea Salt for the glacial water below. |
| Design Heritage | The NM480 is built on the 480 basketball silhouette, originally released in 1983. New Balance Numeric remixed the 480 for skateboarding, retaining the heritage-inspired profile while adding a reinforced upper, performance midsole, and skate-specific construction. The result is a shoe that reads as a classic basketball trainer but performs as a skate shoe - a balance the NM480 has maintained across every colorway and collaboration since its introduction to the Numeric lineup. |
| Upper Construction | Reinforced upper construction built to resist abrasion and withstand the demands of regular skating. The NB Navy base is a deep, versatile navy that works as a year-round colorway, with Sea Salt accents providing a clean, natural contrast. The upper construction balances the 480's basketball heritage aesthetic with the durability requirements of a skate shoe. |
| Midsole and Cushioning | Full-length FuelCell foam midsole for a responsive underfoot feel, paired with an Abzorb insole for impact protection. The combination delivers cushioning that holds up through long skate sessions without sacrificing the board feel that makes the NM480 a reliable skate shoe. The rubber cupsole provides lateral stability and multi-directional grip on a variety of surfaces. |
WASH & CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove loose surface dirt with a soft sneaker brush or dry microfiber cloth. Spot clean panels with a sneaker cleaning solution and a damp cloth - avoid saturating the upper or inner collar lining. Allow to air dry naturally away from direct sunlight or heat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Shop the full collection of New Balance Numeric Skateboarding Shoes online or visit us in-store at No-Comply Skateshop in downtown Austin, TX.