Key Details
Price: $159.99Release Date: October 9, 2026
- Launches October 9, 2026 at select skate shops, then October 12 on NewBalance.com.
- GORE TEX protection is added to a full grain leather and ballistic mesh upper.
- A widened double layer toe cap, modified tread and a sturdy heel counter round out the build.
The New Balance Numeric 480 x GORE TEX releases October 9, 2026 for $159.99 at select skate shops and October 12 via NewBalance.com. New Balance confirmed the launch.
New Balance introduced the 480 in 1983 as a basketball shoe. Numeric reworked it for skateboarding in 2024 and now adds GORE TEX protection.
Release Date, Price and Where to Buy
New Balance Numeric 480 x GORE TEX
Price: $159.99
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Status: Confirmed (New Balance)
New Balance Numeric 480 x GORE TEX Design
The upper pairs full grain leather with ballistic mesh. A widened double layer toe cap sits at the front of the shoe. The tread is modified for better traction. A sturdy heel counter is built for durability and stability on a board.
What Does GORE TEX Change on the Numeric 480?
It adds all weather protection to the shoe’s leather and mesh upper. New Balance describes this as the latest iteration of the skate 480 that Numeric introduced in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where can you buy the Numeric 480 x GORE TEX?
It releases October 9 at select skate shops and October 12 on NewBalance.com for $159.99.
What other New Balance Numeric releases are coming?
The 480 x Focus Scotland collaboration starts October 16 exclusively at Focus. The Numeric 442 starts October 30 at select skate shops.
Does the Numeric 480 x GORE TEX come in kids' sizes?
New Balance has not announced a size run or kids’ sizing for this release.
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