Size Does Matter
A while back, I assumed my shoe size was simple. I wear a size 9, so I figured that was it. Same number, different models, no big deal. Then I started paying closer attention to how certain pairs actually felt on foot. In a lot of Made in USA New Balance models like the 993 … 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
The Nike Cortez is arguably one of the most important shoes in Nike’s history. It was one of the first models that really put the brand on the map. Long before Nike had massive Air Max lines, performance basketball models, or lifestyle hype collabs, the Cortez was the shoe people were lining up for. And … 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
The New Balance 574 is, in my opinion, the most iconic silhouette New Balance has ever made. Year after year, New Balance keeps it in rotation with clean, standard colorways that just work. Nothing forced, nothing overdesigned, just a dependable shoe that does its job and does it well. Now, there’s a new version in … Read more