Honeycomb structured heel absorbs impact vertically not horizontally
The New Balance 480 is inspired by the brand's classic BB680 model, a sneaker that was originally worn by pros on the court. They recreated the archival basketball silhouette with a durable leather upper and a soft Ortholite insert for added comfort.
- Leather upper
- "N" logo overlays
- Padded tongue with NB branding
- Traditional lacing system
- "New Balance" printed on the heels
- Rubber sole unit
- Ortholite insert
Rolling transition geometry promotes smooth heel to toe transfers