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New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men

FA score9.4Excellent
Design9
Material9
Comfort9.5
Value for money10

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Our verdict

What we liked

  • Comfort Extremely comfortable due to OrthoLite foam insole and "C-Cap" heel foam technology.
  • Material Uses subtle "hairy" suede that doesn't get dirty easily, combined with synthetic leather.
  • Vibe Gives a perfect retro premium look with excellent color blocking.
  • Value Bought for ₹6000 but now available for ~₹4500, making it a "Great Deal".
  • Versatility Looks great with jeans, trousers, and casual wear.

Could be better

  • None Mentioned The reviewer found practically no faults and highly recommended it.

Specifications

TYPE icon
TYPE
Sneakers
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Casual
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Ortholite Foam
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
Rubber
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
Synthetic Leather
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
PU + Padded
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
White & olive green
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

About New Balance

All New Balance

New Balance traces its start to Boston in 1906, when it began as a maker of arch supports. The Davis family has owned the private company since James S. Davis bought it in 1972. New Balance India Private Limited was set up in 2022 and opened company-run stores in Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai in 2023.

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Questions about this product

Is the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men worth buying?

We rate it 9.4/10 (excellent) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Comfort: Extremely comfortable due to OrthoLite foam insole and "C-Cap" heel foam technology. Could be better: None Mentioned: The reviewer found practically no faults and highly recommended it.

Where can I buy the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men?

It’s listed on Amazon, Myntra and Ajio. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.

What is the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men made of?

Insole: Ortholite Foam; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Synthetic Leather. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men comfortable?

We score its comfort 9.5/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.

Is the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 10/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

Is New Balance an Indian brand?

No. New Balance is from the USA, founded in 1906.

Is New Balance a good brand?

We have bought and tested 14 New Balance products, and their average FA score is 8.2/10 (great).

How does Fashion Audit score products?

We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.

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