This New Balance CT302 Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my CT302 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 CT302 shoes run big or small?
New Balance CT302 shoes fit true to size. They have a fit that is very comparable to other types of casual sneakers. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. New Balance now also has it’s own sizing guide available at NewBalance.com that has helpful sizing tips for the CT302 – click here to view that sizing guide at NewBalance.com (paid affiliate link takes you to NewBalance.com).
When I compared New Balance CT302 sizing length and width to the sizing of other popular shoes, I found the CT302 to fit true to size. For example, here is my New Balance CT302 compared to Nike Air Max:
And here is my New Balance CT302 compared to Adidas 2k Boost:
Expect the New Balance CT302 to fit true to size. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. Let’s start this New Balance CT302 Size Guide by looking at the direct side-by-side comparison photos of my New Balance CT302 shoes compared to other popular shoes.
New Balance CT302 Sizing Photos
New Balance CT302 On My Foot
To give you an idea how the CT302 responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:
New Balance CT302 vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Nike Blazer Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Reebok Classics Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Nike Air Force 1 Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Adidas Gazelle Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
New Balance CT302 Sizing vs Nike Air Max Excee
New Balance CT302 vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Converse Chucks Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs 990 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs 574 Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Nike Cortez Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing
New Balance CT302 vs Vans UltraRange Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs 997 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs 237 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (left) vs 327 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (left) vs XC-72 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs 57/40 Sizing
New Balance CT302 (right) vs Numeric Sizing
Do New Balance CT302 Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, New Balance CT302 shoes do not fit too wide or too narrow. Overall, the toe box area is average width. For example, here is my New Balance CT302 compared to Nike Air Max:
For those with wide feet: To get a better idea of how wide these shoes are, below is the width of my New Balance CT302 shoes (in standard 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 my CT302 size 12 shoes:
To read more about sizing, visit my New Balance Sizing Guide.
How Much Do New Balance CT302 Shoes Weigh?
My size 12 New Balance Fresh Foam CT302 shoes weigh 1.53 pounds per shoe.
Obviously, because these are platform shoes, they weigh a bit more than other types of New Balance shoes. Recently I tried 33 different types of New Balance shoes. This is where you can see how the weight of the New Balance CT302 Shoes compares to other New Balance shoes.
New Balance CT302 Material
The New Balance CT302 shoes have a leather upper with an exposed foam tongue. There is suede and rubber overlay detailing on the front of the shoe. Here is a close-up look at the material on my CT302 shoes:
Do New Balance CT302 Shoes Fit Tall?
New Balance CT302 Sole Height
I found the New Balance CT302 sole height for my size 12 shoes to be approximately 2 inches tall near the heel. Overall, this is a very standard heel height for platforms (types of New Balance chunky shoes).
In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the CT302 shoe:
New Balance CT302 Shoes Comfort
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance CT302 Shoes Comfortable?
New Balance CT302 Padding
The New Balance CT302 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 CT302 shoes near the collar:
Does the New Balance CT302 Have a Removable Insole?
Yes, the New Balance CT302 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 CT302 shoes:
How Thick is the New Balance CT302 Insole?
I measured my New Balance CT302 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 CT302 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the New Balance CT302 sizing fits true to size. When I compared the sizing of the CT302 to the sizing of other popular casual shoes, I found the sizing to be very similar.
The New Balance CT302 shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide.