New Balance Size Guide
Translation missing: en.Find your perfect New Balance size with our comprehensive conversion guide. Specific advice for the 550, 2002R, 990, 530 and all NB models
New Balance Conversion Table
| EU | US Men | US Women | UK | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 4 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 22 |
| 37 | 4.5 | 6 | 4 | 22.5 |
| 37.5 | 5 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 23 |
| 38 | 5.5 | 7 | 5 | 23.5 |
| 38.5 | 6 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 24 |
| 39.5 | 6.5 | 8 | 6 | 24.5 |
| 40 | 7 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 25 |
| 40.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 7 | 25.5 |
| 41.5 | 8 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 26 |
| 42 | 8.5 | 10 | 8 | 26.5 |
| 42.5 | 9 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 27 |
| 43 | 9.5 | 11 | 9 | 27.5 |
| 44 | 10 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 28 |
| 44.5 | 10.5 | 12 | 10 | 28.5 |
| 45 | 11 | 12.5 | 10.5 | 29 |
| 45.5 | 11.5 | 13 | 11 | 29.5 |
| 46.5 | 12 | 13.5 | 11.5 | 30 |
| 47 | 12.5 | 14 | 12 | 30.5 |
| 47.5 | 13 | -- | 12.5 | 31 |
| 49 | 14 | -- | 13.5 | 32 |
| 50 | 15 | -- | 14.5 | 33 |
Advice by Model
New Balance 550
The 550 fits true to size, slightly large. Take your usual size or 0.5 sizes smaller if you are between sizes.
True to size View New Balance 550 →New Balance 2002R
The 2002R fits true to size. Take your usual New Balance size. Comfortable from day one.
True to size View New Balance 2002R →New Balance 1906R
The 1906R fits true to size. Similar to the 2002R, take your usual size.
True to size View New Balance 1906R →New Balance 530
The 530 fits true to size, but slightly small. Take your usual size or 0.5 sizes up if you have wide feet.
True to size View New Balance 530 →New Balance 990
The 990 fits true to size and offers excellent support. Take your usual size.
True to size View New Balance 990 →New Balance 327
The 327 runs small. Take half a size larger than your usual size.
Runs small View New Balance 327 →New Balance 574
The 574 fits true to size. It's the New Balance reference model, so order your usual size.
True to size View New Balance 574 →New Balance 9060
The 9060 fits true to size. Take your usual New Balance size.
True to size View New Balance 9060 →Frequently Asked Questions
Do New Balance run large or small?
Most New Balance run true to size or slightly large. The 550 and 990 are true to size. Only the 327 runs small.
How do New Balance fit compared to Nike?
New Balance generally fit like Nike. Your Nike size will be the same in New Balance for most models.
Does the New Balance 550 run large?
The 550 runs true to size or slightly large. If you're between sizes, go down. The leather doesn't stretch much.
Which New Balance for wide feet?
New Balance are known for comfort. The 990, 2002R and 574 work well for wide feet. New Balance also offers special widths (2E, 4E).
What's the difference between US and UK sizes at New Balance?
UK size is generally 0.5 below US size. For example, US 9 equals UK 8.5. Check our conversion chart for exact sizing.
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