Comparing the sizing of the Nike Vomero 5 and New Balance 530 gave me two different answers, even though both sneakers are fairly forgiving on my feet. I wear my regular US 9 in the Nike Vomero 5, but I prefer a US 8.5 in the New Balance 530. The Vomero 5 feels right in … Read more
I wear the same size in the New Balance 550 and the Nike Air Force 1, but they never feel interchangeable. That caught me off guard at first. if your goal is simply to buy the right size the first time, start here: I wear a US 8.5 (half size down) in both the New … Read more
Wondering how New Balance 991 sizing works before buying a pair? The short answer is that both the New Balance 991v1 and 991v2 fit true to size for most people, but they have a noticeably snug fit through the forefoot compared to many other popular New Balance models. Both run slightly long, both feel structured … Read more
Whenever a collab like this drops, it’s always the same question: Do they run big or small? And I get it. The Action Bronson x New Balance 1890 sizing is not something most of us had experience with before these releases, and when you’re spending real money, ordering the wrong size isn’t fun. When I … Read more
The question “Do New Balance run small or big?” comes up all the time, and it’s easy to see why. With so many different models, silhouettes, and materials, figuring out your perfect size can feel confusing. The truth is, New Balance generally fits true to size, but the fit can vary depending on the shoe’s … Read more
At first glance, the New Balance 740 looks almost identical to the 530, and I get why a lot of people assume they fit the same, too. But once you actually put them on foot, the story starts to change a little. So if you’re here wondering about New Balance 740 sizing, or you’re stuck … Read more
This one is new… but it doesn’t feel unfamiliar. The New Balance ABZORB 2010 is a brand-new model from New Balance, yet the moment you see it on foot, it feels like something pulled straight out of the early 2000s. That’s not an accident. This shoe clearly borrows DNA from familiar silhouettes like the 990 … Read more
Over the last few years, New Balance has gotten really good at digging into the archives and bringing the right models back at the right time. We’ve seen it happen with the 2002R, the 1906R, and of course the 550. Now they’re doing it again, this time with a late-’90s running shoe that quietly sat … Read more
This isn’t a comeback. It’s a victory lap. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already a New Balance fan. And if I asked you to name your favorite New Balance model of all time, you’d probably hesitate. There are just too many great ones. Still, a few pairs sit in a different category altogether, … Read more
At first glance, the New Balance 530 looks like a pretty straightforward sneaker. Nothing about it screams tricky sizing. Then you put it on, take a few steps, and suddenly you start questioning the size you ordered. That’s exactly why so many people ask whether the 530 runs big or small. It feels lighter, roomier, … Read more