New Balance Numeric x Civil NM480 Skateboarding Shoe
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New Balance Numeric teams up with Civil Skateshop for this NM480 collaboration built around the Quahog clam, a hard-shell clam native to the Atlantic coast and a fixture of New England coastal culture. The Harbor Grey/Silver Lining colorway pulls directly from the Quahog's shell: the muted grey of the exterior, the iridescent silver-white of the interior. Available to shop in-store and online at No-Comply Skateshop in downtown Austin, TX, it's a colorway with a specific reference point that wears as a clean, versatile neutral.
HARBOR GREY/SILVER LINING
Style: UN480CVL
| Technical Component | Specification Detail |
|---|---|
| Collaboration | A joint project between New Balance Numeric and Civil Skateshop. The colorway concept is drawn from the Quahog clam - a hard-shell clam native to the Atlantic coast and a staple of New England coastal identity. Harbor Grey references the weathered exterior of the shell; Silver Lining references the iridescent interior. The result is a colorway with a specific, grounded reference point that reads as a clean, understated neutral in everyday wear. |
| 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 Harbor Grey base is a muted, versatile grey that works across seasons, with Silver Lining accents adding a subtle tonal contrast that references the iridescent interior of the Quahog shell. 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.