New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 Skate Collab Releases September 2026
New Balance Numeric has joined forces with Civil, the skate shop based in Rhode Island, for a sneaker built around an unlikely muse: the quahog. That’s the hard-shell clam pulled from Narragansett Bay and nicknamed “laborer’s caviar” by locals who’ve harvested it for generations. The Civil 480 turns that regional staple into a full design […] The post New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 Skate Collab Releases September 2026 appeared first on JustFreshKicks.
New Balance Numeric has joined forces with Civil, the skate shop based in Rhode Island, for a sneaker built around an unlikely muse: the quahog. That’s the hard-shell clam pulled from Narragansett Bay and nicknamed “laborer’s caviar” by locals who’ve harvested it for generations. The Civil 480 turns that regional staple into a full design concept rather than a passing reference.
The pairing links two chapters of New England footwear history. New Balance built the original 480 in Maine starting in 1983, and New Balance Numeric reworked the silhouette for skateboarding in 2024, adding a widened double-layered toe cap, a reworked tread pattern and FuelCell cushioning for board feel. Civil owner Guido Silvestri said the goal was to root the shoe in home turf while keeping it relatable everywhere else: “I wanted the vibe of the shoe to be something that represented home to us, but also make it relatable to someone across the country, based on the culture of New England.”
The New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 Design
The upper leans on grooved, dark-gray suede meant to echo the ridges of a quahog shell, paired with a translucent outsole referencing the clam’s freshly shucked lip. Pearlescent purple detailing stands in for the shell’s interior, and a rope lace brings in a nautical touch. The wave-shaped “N” logo tips a cap to the Atlantic Ocean, and each pair ships with a navy “harvest bag” for storage.
Why Did New Balance Numeric And Civil Choose The Quahog?
Civil owner Guido Silvestri wanted the design to feel distinctly Rhode Island while still connecting with skateboarders outside New England, using the region’s signature clam harvest as the shoe’s visual language.
New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 Release Information
The New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 is already on shelves and online at Civil now, with a wider rollout hitting select retailers on September 4, 2026, followed by NB.com on September 7, 2026. Pricing is set at $120 USD.
New Balance Numeric x Civil 480
Color: Dark Gray Suede / Pearlescent Purple / Translucent Outsole
Style Code: UN480CVL
Release Date: Septembr 7th
Price: $120 USD
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the New Balance Numeric x Civil 480 release?
It’s already available in-store and online at Civil, expands to select retailers on September 4, 2026, and lands on NB.com on September 7, 2026.
Where can I buy the New Balance Numeric x Civil 480?
It’s stocked now at Civil, with additional retailers and NB.com joining the rollout starting the week of September 4, 2026.
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Images via New Balance
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