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New Balance is releasing a GORE-TEX version of its Numeric 480 skate shoe in a Black/Charcoal Grey colorway. The model is scheduled for skate shops on Oct. 9 and New Balance’s website on Oct. 12, priced at $160; the standard 480 typically costs $100.
New Balance Numeric is releasing a GORE-TEX version of its 480 skate shoe, adding a weather-resistant option to the model. The Black/Charcoal Grey shoe is scheduled to reach skate shops on October 9, followed by New Balance’s website on October 12, at a listed price of $160.
The release adds a waterproof membrane to the Numeric 480, a skate shoe that Highsnobiety describes as having a simple, skate-ready design. The report says the GORE-TEX version is intended to help keep feet dry while remaining breathable in wet conditions. That is the product’s stated function; the source does not provide independent performance testing.
The reported colorway is Black/Charcoal Grey. Highsnobiety gives the retail price as $160, compared with a typical $100 price for the standard 480. The $60 difference buys the GORE-TEX version rather than the non-waterproof model, according to the report.
Highsnobiety reports two release dates: October 9 at skate shops and October 12 through New Balance’s website. The source does not identify a release year, name participating retailers, or provide a product page. Its article also discloses affiliate marketing partnerships, meaning the publisher may earn commission from purchases.
A Weather-Ready Option for Skate Shoes
The release brings GORE-TEX protection to a shoe designed for skateboarding, a category where wet weather can affect both comfort and time spent outdoors. For buyers who like the 480’s styling but want a shoe intended for rainy conditions, the new version offers an alternative to the standard model.
It also comes at a higher price: $160 versus the usual $100 cited for the non-waterproof 480. That makes the choice fairly clear for shoppers: pay more for the membrane and its intended weather protection, or choose the less expensive standard version. The source does not establish how the shoe performs in skate sessions or how its durability compares with other options.
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The 480 Joins New Balance’s GORE-TEX Line
New Balance has released other GORE-TEX footwear, including 1906 sneakers and DynaSoft trail runners, according to Highsnobiety. The report describes the GORE-TEX 480 as the brand’s first 480 skate shoe to use the material.
The 480 is part of New Balance Numeric, the company’s skateboarding line. Highsnobiety characterizes the existing shoe as skate-ready and notes its fashion-oriented color options. The new version retains that model identity while adding weather protection and a dark colorway.
““The GORE-TEX versions come in a sharp-looking ‘Black/Charcoal Grey’ colorway.””
— Highsnobiety
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Release Year and Performance Details
The source lists October 9 and October 12 but does not specify the release year. It also does not name the skate shops carrying the shoe, give a wider geographic availability schedule, or confirm whether stock will be limited.
Highsnobiety says the material is intended to keep the shoe dry and breathable, but provides no technical specifications, test results, or details about how the membrane affects fit and board feel. The report also does not say whether the shoe’s construction differs from the standard 480 beyond the GORE-TEX addition.
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Check Retailers for Release Information
The dates reported for the release are October 9 at skate shops and October 12 on New Balance’s website. Shoppers will need to check New Balance and individual retailers for confirmed availability, sizing, and any changes to the schedule.
Further product details, including the release year, technical specifications, and availability by region, were not included in the source report. Until the brand or retailers provide those details, the listed dates and $160 price remain the information reported by Highsnobiety.
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Key Questions
What is the New Balance GORE-TEX 480?
It is a weather-resistant version of the New Balance Numeric 480 skate shoe. Highsnobiety reports that it uses GORE-TEX and is designed to keep feet dry and breathable in wet conditions.
When does the shoe come out?
Highsnobiety reports a release at skate shops on October 9 and on New Balance’s website on October 12. The source does not state the year.
How much does the GORE-TEX 480 cost?
The reported price is $160. Highsnobiety says the standard 480 typically retails for $100.
What color is the new version?
The reported colorway is Black/Charcoal Grey.
Is this the first GORE-TEX New Balance shoe?
No. Highsnobiety says New Balance has released other GORE-TEX footwear, including 1906 sneakers and DynaSoft trail runners. The report calls this the first GORE-TEX version of the 480 skate shoe.
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