New Balance Skate, known as NB Numeric, is the official skateboarding shoe line of New Balance, launched in 2012. Inspired by the brand's extensive history in athletic footwear, NB Numeric leverages New Balance's technological expertise to create durable, high-performance skate shoes designed for comfort, grip, and abrasion resistance. The line emerged from a collaboration with the brand 686, with Jamie Thomas joining to develop the concept after a successful snowboard boot project.