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| Width Sizing/Sizing Tips |
| Women's Shoe Widths |
| 2A |
B |
D |
2E |
4E |
| Narrow |
Standard |
Wide |
X-Wide |
XX-Wide |
| Men's Shoe Widths |
| 2A |
B |
D |
2E |
4E |
6E |
| X-Narrow |
Narrow |
Standard |
Wide |
X-Wide |
XX-Wide |
| Sizing Tips |
- In general, the standard width for shoes are "D" for men, and
"B" for women.
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- If the majority of shoes you buy fit fine, then these are the widths you should
select.
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- If the shoes you own tend to be wide or feel spacious in width, then you should
consider selecting a narrower width. If the shoes you own tend to be narrow or feel
snug in width, then you should consider selecting a wider width.
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- If you seem to be "between" sizes and can't decide which
size to select, we suggest you go with the larger size. You can make
adjustments for a better fit with socks, insoles or a different lacing
pattern.
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- With respect to feel... your heel should fit snuggly with no
slipping; the midfoot of the shoe under your arch and over the top of
your foot should be snug but not tight; you should have enough room in
your toe box to wiggle your toes.
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- Feet always swell during the day, we encourage you to try shoes on
later in the day when your feet are at their largest.
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- 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...
your feet cramp while running or just after running; your feet fall
asleep while running; you get blisters and calluses between or on your
toes.
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- New Balance shoes are made to fit directly out of the box (they do
not need to be broken in).
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- Feet typically get bigger with age. We encourage you to have your
feet measured every year.
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- Many times women's feet become a half-size (or more) larger after
pregnancy.
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- Your left and right feet may differ in size by as much as a full
size. Always measure and try shoes on both feet and buy shoes to fit
your larger foot.
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| Browsing for your size and width... |
If your size is not listed in the order information for a specific style, then your size is out of stock for that style. You can choose to browse only the shoes or apparel in your size by selecting your desired size on
the category page you are interested. You can also narrow down
your selection by width.
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| Determining what sizes are available... |
If your size is not in the drop-down menu, that size is out of stock for that particular item. This applies for both
shoe and apparel items.
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| Apparel Sizing |
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| Men's Body Measurements |
| Size |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
3XL |
4XL |
| Neck |
15½ - 15¾ |
15¾ - 16¼ |
16¼ - 16¾ |
16¾ - 17¼ |
17¼ - 17¾ |
17¾ - 18¼ |
18¼ - 18¾ |
| Chest |
37 - 39 |
39 - 41 |
41 - 43 |
45 - 47 |
49 - 51 |
53 - 55 |
57 - 59 |
| Waist |
30 - 32 |
32 - 34 |
34 - 36 |
38 - 40 |
42 - 44 |
46 - 48 |
50 - 52 |
| Seat |
37 - 39 |
39 - 41 |
41 - 43 |
45 - 47 |
49 - 51 |
53 - 55 |
57 - 59 |
| Sleeve |
32 - 33 |
33 - 34 |
34 - 35 |
35 - 36 |
36 - 37 |
37 - 37½ |
37½ - 38 |
| Inseam |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
35 |
| Height |
Regular: 5'8'' to 6'1'' |
| Women's Body Measurements |
| Size |
XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
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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 |
| Sleeve |
28½-29 |
29½-30 |
30½-31 |
31½-32 |
32½-33 |
33½-34 |
| Inseam |
30 |
30½ |
31 |
31½ |
32 |
32½ |
| Height |
Regular: 5'6'' |
| Shoe to Sock Size Chart |
| Women |
Men |
Your Sock Size |
| 4 - 6 |
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Small (7 - 9) |
| 6½ - 10 |
5 - 8½ |
Medium (8½ - 11) |
| 10½ - 13 |
9 - 12½ |
Large (10 - 13) |
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13 - 16 |
X-Large (13 - 15) |
| Kids' Shoe to Sock Size Chart |
| Sock Size |
Shoe Size |
| Small |
5 - 6½ |
7 - 10 (Infant) |
| Medium |
6 - 7½ |
10 - 13½ (Pre-School) |
| Large |
7 - 8½ |
1 - 5½ (Pre/Grade School) |
| X-Large |
9 - 10½ |
6 - 8 (Grade School) |
| New Balance Insoles Sizing Chart (Unisex Sizing Chart 1) |
| Women |
Men |
Insole Size |
| 5 - 6 |
n/a |
XXS |
| 6½ - 7½ |
5 - 6 |
XS |
| 8 - 9 |
6½ - 7½ |
S |
| 9½ - 10½ |
8 - 9 |
M |
| 11 - 12 |
9½ - 10½ |
L |
| n/a |
11 - 12 |
XL |
| n/a |
12½ - 13½ |
XXL |
| New Balance Insoles Sizing Chart (Unisex Sizing Chart 2) |
| Insole Size |
Men's Shoe Size |
Women's Shoe Size |
| A |
4 |
5.5 |
| B |
5 |
6.5 |
| C |
6 |
7.5 |
| D |
7 |
8.5 |
| E |
8 |
9.5 |
| F |
9 |
10.5 |
| G |
10 |
11.5 |
| H |
11 |
12.5 |
| I |
12 |
n/a |
| J |
13 |
n/a |
| K |
14 |
n/a |
| L |
15 |
n/a |
| M |
16 |
n/a |
Measuring Guidelines
- Neck - Measure a shirt collar that fits
you well. Lay the collar flat and measure from
center of collar button to far end of opposite
button hole.
- Sleeve Length - With arm relaxed,
slightly bent and at your side, measure from the
center back of neck, over the point of the
shoulder, down the outside of the arm and to the
wrist.
- Chest / Bust - For the chest, measure
just under the arms and across the shoulder blades
holding the tape firm and level. For the bust,
measure at the fullest point of the bust.
- Waist - Measure around your natural
waistline.
- Hips - Measure around the fullest point
of your seat while standing.
- Inseam - Measure similar pants that fit
you well. Lay them flat, with the front and back
creased smooth. Measure along the inseam from the
crotch to the bottom of the leg hem along the
inseam (see illustration above).
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Warrior Sizing
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XS |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
| CHEST |
32 - 34 |
35-37 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
46-48 |
50-52 |
| WAIST |
24-26 |
27-29 |
30-32 |
34-36 |
38-40 |
42-44 |
| INSEAM |
29 1/2 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
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Shoe Lasts
Shoe lasts are the wood or plastic forms a New Balance shoe is constructed around; they provide a unique fit and size profile for women, men, and kids.
| Last Type |
Heel Width
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Instep Height
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Toe Box Depth
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Forefoot Width
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| Women |
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SD-1, SL-1, RL-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| SL-2 |
Narrow |
High |
Deep |
Wide |
| RL-2 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| RL-3 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Standard |
Wide |
| AL-2 |
Standard |
High |
Deep |
Standard |
| CL-2 |
Standard |
High |
Deep |
Wide |
| WWL-1 |
Narrow |
High |
Standard |
Standard |
| WX-001 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| WB-001 |
Standard |
High |
Standard |
Standard |
| WR-001 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| WOL-01 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Deep |
Wide |
| PL-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| PW-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Men |
| SL-1,
RL-1,
AL-1,
SC-1,
SD-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| SL-2 |
Narrow |
High |
Deep |
Wide |
| RL-2 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| RL-3 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Standard |
Wide |
| MX-001 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| MB-001 |
Standard |
High |
Standard |
Standard |
| MF-001 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| MF-002 |
Standard |
High |
Deep |
Wide |
| MR-001 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| MOL-01 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Deep |
Wide |
| PL-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| TSL-1 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Standard |
Wide |
| PW-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Kid's |
| JL-1,
KC-1, KD-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| JL-2,
JL-NR |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Wide |
| JL-IN |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Key to Last Codes |
| SL - Straight Last |
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CL - Comfit Last |
| AL - Athletic Last |
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RL - Racing Last |
| JL - Junior Last |
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NR - Non-running Last |
| SC/KC - Soccer Last |
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SD/KD - Sandal Last |
| WWL - Women's Walking Last |
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WX - Women's Training Last |
| WB - Women's Basketball Last |
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MX - Men's Training Last |
| MB - Men's Basketball Last |
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MF-001 - Men's Baseball / Football Last |
| MF-002 - Men's Football Last |
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PL - Performance Last |
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Shoe Lasts
Shoe lasts are the wood or plastic forms a New Balance shoe is constructed around; they provide a unique fit and size profile for women, men, and kids.
Fit begins with an interpretation of the foot's natural shape--its
length, width, and girth, or volume--in three-dimensional forms,
called "lasts." Aravon shoes are developed on multiple lasts to
offer a better fit for a variety of foot shapes and sizes. Slip
on a pair of Aravon shoes and feel how well they fit--in length,
in width, and by accommodating foot volume. Meticulously sculpted
lasts make a truer, more comfortable fit possible.
Each collection is built on a different last to accommodate
different foot types.
- The Everyday Last, ML-1
Our fullest-fitting last accommodates the widest range of
foot shapes and types
- The Office Last, GL-1
Moderate dimensions offer better fit for feet that require
less volume
- The Sandal Last, LL-1
Offers a substantial platform of support for an
open upper pattern
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Aravon Precision Lasts
| Last Type |
Heel Width |
Instep Height |
Toe Box
Height |
Forefoot
Width |
Extra Depth |
Heel Height |
| ML-1 |
Standard |
Standard |
Deep |
Wide |
5.0mm |
Standard |
| GL-1 |
Narrow |
Standard |
Moderate |
Moderate |
4.5mm in heel |
5/8 or 12/8 |
| LL-1 |
Narrow |
Adjustable |
Moderate |
Moderate |
10.0mm |
Standard |
| LLC-1 |
Narrow |
Adjustable |
Moderate |
Moderate |
NA |
Standard |
ML-1 (The Everyday Last) A full-fitting comfort performance last that
provides superior comfort and stability while accommodating custom orthotics.
GL-1 (The Office Last) A tailored last with volume that provides
superior comfort and accommodates most over-the-counter orthotics.
LL-1 (The Sandal Last) A full-fitting comfort performance sandal last
that provides superior comfort and support.
LLC-1 (The Sandal Last) Anatomically contoured combination last with deep heel cup,
arch support and metatarsal bump that provides superior comfort and support.
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| Made in the U.S.A. |
Look for... 
Many New Balance shoes are produced by the New
Balance team in one of five United States factories. While most of the footwear industry
has moved its production overseas to take advantage of low labor costs and generally cheaper production costs,
New Balance has continued to make many of their shoes in the United States and have expanded production substantially.
Since 1994 New Balance has increased their manufacturing jobs by 23%.
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| Quote from New Balance...
"We at New Balance are proud to
provide jobs to the U.S. workforce, and proud of our well-educated, high-quality employees who
can compete with anyone in the world. Through their hard work, we are able to make many of our
models of shoes in the United States despite the competition from lower cost imports." |
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Unfortunately, New Balance is not able to obtain all materials and components that are needed for
the shoes produced in the United States. In some cases, they are simply not available. In other
situations, economic and quality considerations dictate foreign sourcing. However, New Balance
remains committed to providing jobs for American workers and to supporting domestic
manufacturers and suppliers where possible.
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The Federal Trade Commission has attempted to determine what it means to say a product is
"made in" the United States. While this seems like a simple question, the answer is
not always obvious given the global nature of the economy. New Balance believes most consumers think
"Made in USA" means that real manufacturing jobs were provided to U.S. workers in
order to make that product. The shoes produced in New Balance U.S. factories are made by U.S. workers
using both U.S. and imported materials.
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| New Balance Terminology |
| Need help with a definition? Below is a list of terms and definitions of many components found in New Balance footwear and apparel. |
- 3M Scotchlite Reflective®
- Reflective trim provides high visibility at night.
- ABZORB®
- Special foam-based cushioning system providing maximum shock absorbency while resisting compression.
- ABZORB® SBS
- Premium technology for the performance athlete that offers enhanced cushioning benefits through a unique cored design and superior material properties.
- ABZORB® EX
- Combination ABZORB® foam and pocket of non-pressurized air encapsulated in an engineered thermoplastic. Designed to provide cushioning, stability, and durability, ABZORB® EX is engineered to provide specific cushioning for both the "lateral" (outside edge) and "medial" (inside edge) of a shoe.
- ABZORB® FL
- Midsole constructed entirely of foam-based ABZORB® cushioning. Can run the full length of midsole or be concentrated in front or back of midsole area.
- ACTEVA™ LITE
- Lightweight midsole built to cushion and resist compression set; 24% lighter than standard foam.
- ACTEVA™ ULTRALITE
- Incredibly lightweight midsole material; 32% lighter than standard foam.
- AT TREAD™
- All-terrain outsole with both a running and trail lug configuration for on-and off-road use.
- BIOSHIELD™
- Performance chemical wash on fabric to provide wind and water repellency.
- BIOCOOL™
- Body mapping fabrication technology designed specifically for targeted sweat zones.
- C-CAP®
- EVA foam molded under pressure provides a firm, cushioned and lightweight midsole.
- CoolMax®
- 100% Spun polyester found in New Balance apparel that wicks moisture away from the skin and accelerates evaporation.
- CoolMax® Alta
- Spun polyester that has exceptional wicking and drying capabilities, combined with low pill durability.
- Drylex
- Moisture management lining built to keep feet cool and dry in the hottest conditions.
- Dryworks™
- Dunham Bootmakers' exclusive guaranteed waterproof moisture management system that combines a waterproof seam-sealed leather upper with an internal moisture vapor transfer chamber, keeping feet dry and comfortable.
- ENCAP®
- Cushioning core of EVA encapsulated within a shell of polyurethane for adding stability and disperses shock.
- EXTENDED WEB
- Lengthened STABILITY WEB® delivering midfoot support, increased stability, and mild pronation control.
- EVA
- Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) foam has been proven to be a versatile and effective cushioning compound. A large number of New Balance athletic shoes made today have a midsole that incorporates EVA foam.
- IMEVA
- IMEVA is produced when the EVA foam is melted and then injected into the midsole mold. IMEVA has a more consistent cell structure, which can help make a shoe more resistant to compression set. IMEVA midsoles are slightly firmer than C-CAP® midsoles.
- ISS™ Internal Support System
- A shoe made with the ISS™ Internal Support System incorporates internal "upper" construction that hugs the midfoot for added support and stability.
- Lightning Dry™
- Moisture wicking fabrication system designed to keep moisture away from the surface of the skin.
- Lightning Dry™ Extreme
- Rapid moisture management fabrication designed to wick moisture away from the surface of the skin.
- Lateral Post
- TPU (Thermoplastic Urethane) Post placed on the lateral, or outside, edge of the midsole. Combined with a Medial Post (inside edge) for motion control.
- Lycra
- Fiber found in New Balance apparel that is capable of stretching up to 500% and bouncing back.
- Medial Post
- Medial wedge of higher than normal density C-CAP® midsole material extending along the inside edge of the shoe from the heel to the first metatarsal head which provides pronation control.
- Metatarsal Pad
- A softer EVA foam under the ball of the foot providing added cushioning.
- N-ERGY® CARTRIDGE
- Engineered to provide superior heel cushioning with medial and lateral stability while providing maximum resistance to compression set.
- N-LOCK™
- Designed to provide upper midfoot structure and enhanced support.
- N-DURANCE™
- Rubber compound applied for maximum durability.
- Pebax®
- High strength thermoplastic polymer with great flexibility and impact resistance properties. Provides support and durability to take your shoes further, faster.
- Pronation
- The normal inward motion of a foot during the running/walking gait.
- Poliyou®
- Antibacterial foam insert cushions, absorbs moisture and protects against odor.
- Over-Pronation
- Excessive inward motion of a foot during the running/walking gait.
- Rock Stop™
- Technology embedded into forefoot provides protection from sharp rocks and debris.
- Rollbar Stability System®
- Firm, lightweight and biomechanically designed structure in the midsole that provides superior stability and motion control.
- Removable Insert
- Molds to the foot and provides extra cushioning and comfort. Removable to accommodate orthotics.
- Gait
- Motion of the foot and leg during running/walking consisting of pre-impact, impact, and toe-off. (Please see Over-Pronation and Supination definitions for further information)
- Shoe Last
- Anatomic form used to construct shoes.
- STABILITY WEB®
- Positioned under the arch, the Stability Web provides midfoot support and torsional stability while reducing the weight of the shoe. It also allows flexibility in the forefoot, and can help encourage the natural running gait.
- Stability Shank
- Embedded into midsole supports the arch and helps create a smoother gait.
- Supination (Under-Pronation)
- The lack of a normal inward motion of a foot during the running/walking gait.
- Storm Dry™
- Fabrication that provides wind and water resistance.
- T.P.U. Post
- Stability device made of thermoplastic urethane placed medially and/or laterally in the heel of the midsole to add pronation/supination control.
- TRU-TRAK®
- Exclusive traction technology from Dunham Bootmakers made up of multi-directional tread configuration with a maximum surface contact for performance.
- TS2®
- A multi-density medial support system engineered to provide a smooth transition from heel strike to toe-off.
- Walking Strike Path®
- A tread pattern that encourages that the correct gait cycle by recessing part of the outsole along what should be the proper gait.
- Waterproof Nubuck Leathers
- Found on selected men's casual shoes, these specially treated leathers are soft, breathable and 100% waterproof.
- Width Sizing
- New Balance is still the only major athletic shoe company in the world that builds a complete line of shoes in a full range of widths (AA to EEEEEE).
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| About New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. |
Privately held Boston-based New Balance has grown from a small company to an industry leader
by remaining committed to teamwork, technological innovation, width-sizing, domestic manufacturing, grassroots promotions,
and strong retailer partnerships. Product categories include running, cross-training, walking, basketball, tennis, adventure sports, and kids.
Work and hiking boots, sandals, boat shoes, and rugged casual styles are available through our Dunham Bootmakers division. Visit New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.
at www.newbalance.com.
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