This New Balance 327 Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my 327 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 327 shoes run big or small?
New Balance 327 shoes fit true to size for most people. They have a fit that is very comparable to other types of athletic casual shoes. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. In the article below I have side-by-side photos comparing New Balance 327 sizing to the sizing of other popular shoes.
When I compared my New Balance 327 to the sizing of Nike Air Max, I found the sizing length and width to be very similar. For example, here are my men’s New Balance 327 compared to Nike Air Max:
And here are women’s New Balance 327 compared to Nike Air Max:
In this article, we will compare the sizing of New Balance 327 to the sizing of other popular shoes, and I will also discuss the comfort, weight, and flexibility of this shoe.
Click here to jump ahead on the page to see more men’s 327 comparison sizing photos. Click here to jump ahead on the page to see more women’s 327 comparison sizing photos.
New Balance 327 Sizing Photos for Men
The photos below use a men’s size 12 shoe and a women’s size 7 shoe. The photos start with men’s. Click here to jump to the women’s 327 photos.
New Balance 327 On My Foot
In my experience, the New Balance 327 shoes have a comfortable fit that is lightweight and flexible. To give you an idea how the 327 responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:
New Balance 327 (right) vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Reebok Classics Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Vans UltraRange Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Numeric 272 Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Nike Blazer Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Nike Air Force 1 Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Converse Chucks Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Adidas Gazelle Sizing
New Balance 327 vs Brooks Adrenaline Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs 5740 Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs 997 Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs 990 Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs 574 Sizing
New Balance 327 vs CT302 Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs XC-72 Sizing
New Balance 327 (right) vs 237 Sizing
New Balance 327 Sizing Photos for Women
All shoes photo’d below are a size 7 women’s shoe.
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Nike Air Max 90 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Vans Slip On Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Under Armour Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Skechers D’Lites Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Keen Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Hey Dude Wendy Sox Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Converse Chucks Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Adidas Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Nike Air Max 1 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Nike Blazer Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Air Force 1 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Hoka Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Brooks Adrenaline Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs Asics Gel Kayano Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 vs 860 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 (left) vs 990 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 (left) vs 880 Sizing
New Balance Women’s 327 (left) vs 574 Sizing
Do New Balance 237 Shoes Run Big or Small?
When I compared the New Balance 327 Shoes to other types of popular athletic-style casual shoes pictured above, I found the fit to be very similar. In my experience, the New Balance 327 shoes fit true to size.
To read more about sizing, visit my New Balance Sizing Guide.
Do New Balance 327 Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, New Balance 327 do not fit too wide or too narrow. The material of the upper is very flexible (the 327 is a more-modern take on classic running shoes), so it almost feels like it forms to my foot.
But overall, the toe box area has what I would describe as average width. For example, here are the New Balance 327 compared to my Nike Air Max:
As you can see, the 327 shoes have a very similar width compared to Nike Air Max. Also, as I mentioned above, the material is flexible and doesn’t choke the foot.
If you have wide feet: to get a better idea of how wide these shoes are, below is the width of my New Balance 327 shoes (in regular width) compared to the Nike Air Monarch 4E (which is a popular extra wide shoe):
Below is a photo of me measuring the width of the outsole on the 327 men’s (size 12) and women’s (size 7). The men’s version is first and the women’s version is second:
It should be noted that the design of these shoes has an midsole that sticks out a bit wider than the upper itself (meaning this measurement above won’t give you a perfect indication of the width of the shoe – see the New Balance 327 on foot photo below). New Balance calls this a “flared midsole”.
That said, I found the New Balance 327 width to be very standard compared to other types of athletic casual shoes.
New Balance 327 On Foot
Here I am wearing my New Balance 327 shoes, which I found to have a true-to-size, comfortable fit:
Are New Balance 327 Shoes Lightweight to Wear?
My size 12 men’s New Balance 327 shoes weigh 0.77 pounds per shoe.
A size 7 women’s New Balance 327 shoe weighs 0.57 pounds per shoe:
Recently I tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes. Overall, these shoes are one of the most lightweight options that New Balance offers. To read about how these shoes compare to other New Balance shoes, visit my New Balance Weight Chart.
New Balance 327 Material
The New Balance 327 shoes are made using a lightweight suede and mesh upper. Here is a close-up look at the material on my 327 shoes:
How Flexible are New Balance 327 Shoes?
Flexibility can play a large role in the fit and comfort of a shoe.
The New Balance 327 shoes have a flexible design that feels responsive on my foot. Remember, this shoe was created to mimic the design of classic running shoes. In the videos below, I tried to capture how flexible these shoes are:
Do New Balance 327 Shoes Fit Tall?
New Balance 327 Sole Height
I found the New Balance 327 sole height for my size 12 shoes to be slightly under 1.5 inches tall near the heel. In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the 327 shoe:
For a women’s size 7 shoe, the sole height measured approximately 1.25 inches near the heel. Here is a look at the height of the women’s 327:
New Balance 327 Heel Drop
When I searched for New Balance 327 heel drop information, I couldn’t find solid data anywhere. And when I reached out to the New Balance customer care team, they told me that the heel drop information was not available for this style, but that comparable styles had a heel drop in the 8-10mm range.
I decided to measure the 327 heel drop myself. When I measured my New Balance 327 shoes using an 8-inch Digital Outside Caliper, I found the heel drop to be approximately 10mm.
Here I am measuring the heel drop of the New Balance 327 shoes:
**It is important to understand that although I tried my best to get accurate measurements, the best way to measure heel drop is to cut the shoes in half and use an industrial caliper. Obviously, I didn’t want to destroy my shoes, but this is a convenient alternative way to measure the New Balance 327 heel drop.
The point is, think of this number as an approximation. For all official measurements, it would be best to reach out to New Balance directly.
The heel drop won’t affect how the New Balance 327 shoes fit, but it can affect how comfortable it is for you to use. To read more, visit my article that discusses the New Balance 327 heel drop and how it compares to other options.
Do New Balance 327 Shoes Fit Comfortable?
In my experience, the New Balance 327 shoes have a comfortable fit that is lightweight and flexible. To give you an idea how the 327 responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance 327 Shoes Comfortable?
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance 327 Shoes Comfortable?
New Balance 327 Padding
The New Balance 327 shoes do have padding around the collar, but the overall design around the collar is a bit sleeker than other New Balance shoes. This shoe also does not have the foam tongue like the New Balance 237 shoes have (the 327 uses a retro nylon tongue).
Here is a look at my New Balance 327 shoes near the collar:
Does the New Balance 327 Have a Removable Insole?
Yes, the New Balance 327 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 327 shoes:
How Thick is the New Balance 327 Insole?
I measured my New Balance 327 insole to be slightly under a quarter-inch thick:
This insole thickness I found to be very similar to other types of New Balance shoes.
327 Compared to Other Options
To read about how these 327 shoes compare to other options, click my articles linked below:
New Balance 327 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the New Balance 327 fits true to size. When I compared the sizing of the 327 to the sizing of other popular athletic casual shoes, I found the sizing to be very similar.
The New Balance 327 shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide. The material used for the upper is very flexible, and feels like it forms to my foot. Because of this, if you have wide feet, the material on the New Balance 327 will be a bit more forgiving than a stiffer upper, and I think it allows this shoe to fit a wider range of feet.
If you need a wider design, the New Balance 574 is another athletic casual sneaker, and it comes in wide sizing.