This New Balance 1300 Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my 1300 shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing. I will also discuss things like weight, width, flexibility, heel drop, and sole height. After trying these shoes, do New Balance 1300 shoes run big or small?
New Balance 1300 shoes fit true to size for most people. They have a fit that is very comparable to other types of popular footwear. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. Click here to view side-by-side sizing photos comparing these shoes to other popular brands.
Let’s start this New Balance 1300 Sizing Guide by looking at the direct side-by-side comparison photos of my New Balance 1300 shoes compared to other popular shoes. Then let’s discuss how other design specs of this shoe differ from other options.
New Balance 1300 Sizing Photos
All photos below use a size 12 men’s shoe. The style used in these photos is the New Balance 1300v1.
New Balance 1300 On My Foot
To give you an idea how the 1300 responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:
New Balance 1300 vs Asics Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Skechers Afterburn Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Reebok Classics Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing
New Balance 1300 (right) vs 993 Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Hey Dude Wally Sox Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Brooks Glycerin Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing
New Balance 1300 (right) vs 997 Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Skechers Go Walk Slip On Sizing
New Balance 1300 (right) vs 1080 Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Hoka One One Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Converse Chucks Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Vans Slip On Sizing
New Balance 1300 (right) vs 813 Sizing
New Balance 1300 vs Keen Sizing
New Balance 1300 (right) vs 574 Sizing
Do New Balance 1300 Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, New Balance 1300 shoes have a regular width. For comparison, here is the width of my New Balance 1300 (medium) compared to the Nike Air Monarch 4E, a popular extra wide shoe:
Below is a photo of me measuring the width of the outsole on my 1300 men’s size 12 shoes:
These New Balance 1300 width measurements are very standard compared to other types of New Balance shoes.
Do New Balance 1300 Shoes Run Big or Small?
When I compared the New Balance 1300 Shoes to other types of popular athletic-style shoes pictured above, I found the fit to be very similar. In my experience, the New Balance 1300 shoes fit true to size.
To read more about sizing, visit my article Do New Balance Shoes Run Big or Small?
Do New Balance 1300 Shoes Fit Tall?
I found the New Balance 1300 sole height for my size 12 shoes to be approximately 1.75 inches tall near the heel. This heel height is very similar to many other types of New Balance shoes that I have tried.
In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the 1300 shoe:
New Balance 1300 On Foot
Here I am wearing my New Balance 1300 shoes, which I found to have a comfortable fit:
How Much do New Balance 1300 Shoes Weigh?
My size 12 men’s New Balance 1300 shoes weigh 1.07 pounds per shoe.
Recently I tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes. To read about how these shoes compare to other New Balance shoes, visit my New Balance Weight Chart.
Do New Balance 1300 Shoes Fit Comfortable?
The 1300 is built for support and stability in outdoor terrain. Because of that, it isn’t as flexible as running shoes. If you prefer flexibility, a trail running shoe may be the better option.
In the videos below, I tried to capture the flexibility of the 1300:
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance 1300 Shoes Comfortable?
New Balance 1300 Padding
The New Balance 1300 shoes do have padding around the collar and tongue which helps create a comfortable, but dependable fit. Here is a look at my New Balance 1300 shoes near the collar:
Does the New Balance 1300 Have a Removable Insole?
Yes, the New Balance 1300 has a removeable insole in case you need to clean or swap your insole. Here is a look at the removable insole in my New Balance 1300 shoes:
How Thick is the New Balance 1300 Insole?
I measured my New Balance 1300 foam insole to be slightly under a quarter-inch thick. This insole thickness is comparable to many other types of New Balance shoes.
New Balance 1300 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the New Balance 1300 fits true to size. When I compared the sizing of the 1300 to the sizing of other popular casual shoes, I found the sizing to be very similar.
The New Balance 1300 shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide. These shoes are available in wide sizes.