New Balance

Width & Shoe Sizing

Just like people, feet come in all different shapes. Because shoes that fit better perform better, New Balance knows that proper fit means multiple widths. New Balance is the only manufacturer to offer the majority of shoe models in multiple widths, from narrow (2A) to extra-extra-wide (6E).

What size are you?

• In general, the standard Men's width is "D"; for Women, the standard width is "B". If the majority of shoes you own, or have purchased in the past, fit adequately, these are the widths you should select.
• If the shoes you own tend to feel overly spacious in width, you should consider selecting a narrower width size. If the shoes you own tend to feel noticeably narrow or snug, then you should consider selecting a wider width size.
• If your feet seem "between" sizes and you cannot decide which size to select, we suggest you choose the larger size. You can make adjustments for a better fit with socks, insoles, or a different lacing pattern.
• Since feet always swell during the day, we encourage you to try shoes on later in the day when your feet are at their largest.

Sizing Tips

• With respect to feel, your heel should fit snug with no slipping; the midfoot of the shoe under your arch and over the top of your foot should be snug but not tight; and you should have enough room in the toe box to wiggle your toes.
• People are more than twice as likely to buy a shoe that is too small than too big. Clues that your shoes are too small or narrow include - foot cramping or "falling asleep" while running or just after running or the formation of blisters and calluses between or on your toes.
• New Balance shoes are made to fit directly out of the box. They do not need to be broken in.
• Feet typically get bigger with age. We encourage you to have your feet measured every year.
• Women's feet often become a half-size (or more) larger after pregnancy.
• Your left and right feet may differ in length or width as much as a full size. Be sure to measure and try shoes on both feet, and always buy shoes to fit your larger foot.

Shoe Lasts Chart

New Balance earned our position as the leader in shoe fit by offering more fit combinations than any other footwear company. In addition to shoe length and width, we use a shoe last. A shoe last is a 360 degree model of the foot used to create each shoe's heel width, instep height, toe box width and toe box depth. Though it's not the primary factor, in conjunction with length and width, the shoe last helps our customers achieve the best possible fit.

Last Type	Heel Width	Instep Height	Toe Box Depth	Forefoot Width
Women's
AL-2	Standard	Higher	Deeper	Standard
NBJ	Standard	Lower	Reduced Volume	Reduced Volume
PL-1	Anatomical	Lower	Reduced Volume	Reduced Lateral Forefoot Girth
PW-1	Anatomical	Lower	Reduced Volume	Wider and Lower Profile than PL-1
RL-1,SL-1, WX-001	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
RL-2, RL-3	Narrower	Standard	Standard	Standard
SL-2, WOL-01	Narrower	Higher	Deeper	Wider
Men's
AL-1, MB-001, MF-001, MX-001, RL-1, SL-1	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
CW-1, RL-2, RL-3	Narrower	Standard	Standard	Standard
MF-002	Standard	Higher	Deeper	Wider
MOL-01, SL-2	Narrower	Higher	Deeper	Wider
NBJ	Standard	Lower	Reduced Volume	Reduced Volume
PL-1	Anatomical	Lower	Reduced Volume	Reduced Lateral Forefoot Girth
PW-1	Anatomical	Lower	Reduced Volume	Wider and Lower Profile than PL-1
TSL-1	Narrower	Standard	Reduced Volume	Wider

Men's sizes

Women's Sizes