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NB Heritage
It started in 1906, when a 33 year-old waiter named William J. Riley decided to build arch supports that relieved the pain suffered by people who spent all day working on their feet. His design fit better, and felt better than anything else on the market, and by 1909 Riley was listed in the Boston business directory under 'shoemaker.'
19 years later Riley designed his first running shoe for the Boston running club known as the Boston Brown Bag Harriers. The success of this shoe spread quickly, and by 1941 New Balance was creating custom-made shoes for running, baseball, basketball, tennis and boxing.
With the introduction of the Trackster in 1960, New Balance began a new direction in shoe manufacturing. The Trackster was the first running shoe available in multiple widths, a feature which would become the standard for New Balance offerings.
Today, New Balance holds onto its history through the numbering system that owes its origins to a man named Arthur Heckler. Instead of naming the different shoe models, Heckler chose to number them because he wanted to place an emphasis on the New Balance philosophy, not any one particular shoe. To this day, that philosophy is upheld as model numbers are advanced to incorporate new technologies and designs.
NB Minimus Ionix 3090
Much is made of what goes into shoes, but with genuine innovation and inspiration the New Balance 3090 is made truly great with what has been taken away. Inspired by the geometries of a molecule, the 3090 with Ionix technology removes some material from the midsole to create a lightweight everyday running shoe with a plush, underfoot feel with enhanced flexibility and comfort. Weighing in under 7 ounces, this shoe looks and feels so great that you may just extend your daily run by a few blocks���or by several miles!
Features
- Innovative REVlite midsole provides premium responsiveness and durability at a 30% lighter weight than other foams with comparable performance
- Synthetic/mesh upper provides lightweight comfort and support
- Welded seams, a no-sew material application, reduce weight and prevent chafing
- NB Minimus is a whole new approach to footwear, a place on the spectrum from barefoot running to the traditional maximum-cushioning running shoe. Inspired by Good Form Running and designed to be worn with or without socks. With only a 6mm drop from heel to toe, as little as a third of that of a traditional running shoe, the NB Minimus collection holds a world of discovery for neutral runners; additionally, Good Form Running teaches methods of improvement for those seeking to conquer gait issues
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Minimus 3090 - "Connect"
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Find your fit
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The Trail to NB Minimus
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Made in the USA
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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).
| Women's Shoe Widths | |||||
| 4A | 2A | B | D | 2E | 4E |
| X-Narrow | Narrow | Standard | Wide | X-Wide | XX-Wide |
| Men's Shoe Widths | ||||||
| 2A | B | D | 2E | 3E | 4E | 6E |
| X-Narrow | Narrow | Standard | Wide | Wide | X-Wide | XX-Wide |
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

| Men's Body Measurements | |||||||||
| Size | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Chest | 33 - 35 | 35 - 37 | 37 - 39 | 39 - 41 | 41 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 | 57 - 59 |
| Waist | 26 - 28 | 28 - 30 | 30 - 32 | 32 - 34 | 34 - 36 | 38 - 40 | 42 - 44 | 46 - 48 | 50 - 52 |
| Seat | 33 - 35 | 35 - 37 | 37 - 39 | 39 - 41 | 41 - 43 | 45 - 47 | 49 - 51 | 53 - 55 | 57 - 59 |
| Inseam | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34½ | 35 |
Women's Sizes

| Women's Body Measurements | ||||||
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
| 2 | 4-6 | 8-10 | 12-14 | 16-18 | 18-20 | |
| Bust | 32-34 | 34-36 | 36-38 | 39-41 | 42-44 | 46-48 |
| Waist | 23-25 | 25-27 | 27-29 | 30-32 | 33-35 | 37-39 |
| Hip | 35-37 | 37-39 | 39-41 | 42-44 | 45-47 | 49-51 |
| Inseam | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Women's Body Measurements - PETITE | ||||||
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Inseam | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Women's Body Measurements - TALL | ||||||
| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Inseam | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Sports Bra - Cup Sizing Guide | |||||
| Order Size | Fits... | ||||
| 32B | 34A | 32B | |||
| 34B | 36A | 34B | 32C | ||
| 34C | 38A | 36B | 34C | ||
| 36C | 40A | 38B | 36C | ||
| 38C | 42A | 40B | 38C | ||
| 40C | 44A | 42B | 40C | ||
| 32D | 34C | 32D | |||
| 34D | 36C | 34D | 32E | ||
| 36D | 38C | 36D | 34E | ||
| 38D | 40C | 38D | 36E | ||
| 40D | 42C | 40D | 38E | ||
| 42D | 44C | 42D | |||
| Sports Bra Sizing Chart | |||||||
| AA | A | B | C | D | E | ||
| 30 | 2XS | XS | XS | 0 | Misses
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| 32 | 2XS | 2XS | XS | S | M | ||
| 34 | 2XS | XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | |
| 36 | S | M | M/L | L | L | ||
| 38 | L | L | L | XL | XL | ||
| 40 | L | XL | XL | XL/2XL | |||
| 42 | XL | XL/2XL | 2XL | ||||
| 44 | XL/2XL | 2XL | 2XL/3XL | ||||
| 46 | 2XL | 3XL | 3XL | ||||






















