Should I size up in New Balance running shoes?

Most runners find New Balance shoes fit true to size, but individual models vary. Use RunSized to check community reports for the specific shoe you're considering.

How does New Balance sizing compare to other brands?

Sizing varies between New Balance models. Use the RunSized comparison tool to see how New Balance shoes compare to other brands you already own.

New Balance Shoe Sizing Guide — Do New Balance Shoes Run True to Size?

Q: Do New Balance shoes run true to size?

Based on community reports from RunSized runners, New Balance shoes generally run true to size. Check individual shoe pages for specific sizing data.

Based on community reports from 11 runners, here's what you need to know about New Balance sizing. We have data on 17 New Balance shoe models.

New Balance Shoes Sizing Data

Shoe	Sizing	Reports	Compare
New Balance FuelCell Rebel	True to size	3 reports	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080	True to size	2 reports	Compare sizes
New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer	Runs short	2 reports	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080	True to size	1 report	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 860	True to size	1 report	Compare sizes
New Balance FuelCell Rebel	True to size	1 report	Compare sizes
New Balance More	True to size	1 report	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 860	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 880	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam 880	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Hierro	No data yet	—	Compare sizes
New Balance Hierro	No data yet	—	Compare sizes

New Balance Sizing FAQ

Do New Balance shoes run true to size?

Most New Balance shoes run true to size based on community data. Of the 7 models with reports, 6 run true to size, 0 run long, and 1 run short.

Should I size up in New Balance?

New Balance 1080 runs true to size in standard D width. FuelCell Rebel has a snugger fit — wide-footed runners often size up. Go up 0.5 if you're between sizes.

How accurate is this New Balance sizing data?

All sizing data on RunSized is sourced from real runners who've worn both a reference shoe and a New Balance shoe. We show confidence tiers — more reports means more reliable data. With 11 New Balance-related reports, the data gives you a solid starting point.

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