This New Balance Numeric Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Numeric 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 Numeric shoes run big or small?
For most people, the New Balance Numeric shoes fit true to size. I ordered my normal sizing, and it fit comfortably, but it did run a little bit bigger than similar-styled skate shoes like Vans Classics. New Balance now also has it’s own sizing guide available at NewBalance.com that has helpful sizing tips for Numeric shoes – click here to view that sizing guide at NewBalance.com (paid affiliate link takes you to NewBalance.com).
When I compared the sizing of New Balance Numeric sizing to the sizing of other popular shoes, I found the 608 to fit true-to-size compared to most types of shoes. For example, here is my New Balance 272 sizing (on the right) compared to Nike SB Blazer:
And here is my New Balance Numeric 272 compared to Adidas Gazelle:
But as I mentioned above, I did find certain types of skate shoes that fit smaller than New Balance Numeric 272 sizing. For example, here is my New Balance Numeric 272 compared to Vans Old Skool:
The main takeaway is expect the New Balance Numeric to fit true-to-size in most cases (but if you prefer a snug fit, you may need to size down). Let’s start this New Balance Numeric 272 Sizing Guide by looking at other direct side-by-side comparison photos of my New Balance Numeric shoes compared to other popular shoes.
New Balance Numeric Sizing Photos
All photos below use a size 12 men’s shoe. The exact style used for the photos below is the New Balance Numeric 272.
New Balance Numeric On My Foot
In the video below, I tried to capture how the New Balance Numeric Shoes respond on the foot:
New Balance Numeric vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans Old Skool Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans Slip On Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans Sk8-Hi Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans Era Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans Authentic Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Reebok Classics Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Adidas Gazelle Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Nike Blazer Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Saucony Shadow 6000 Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Adidas Superstar Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Converse Chucks Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Vans UltraRange Sizing
New Balance Numeric vs Nike Air Force 1 Sizing
Do New Balance Numeric Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, New Balance Numeric shoes do not fit too wide or too narrow. Overall, the toe box area is average width.
As we discussed earlier, I found New Balance Numeric shoes to fit a bit longer than Vans. But the overall width and shape of the shoe is very similar.
Here is my New Balance Numeric 272 compared to the width of Vans Old Skool:
Below is a photo of me measuring the width of the outsole on my Numeric men’s size 12 shoes:
The width of the New Balance Numeric is very similar to other skate-style shoes.
Do New Balance Numeric Shoes Run Big or Small?
When I compared the New Balance Numeric sizing to other types of popular athletic-style shoes pictured above, I found the fit to be very similar. However, they do fit a bit larger than other types of skate shoes, specifically Vans.
To read more about sizing, visit my article about How New Balance Shoes Fit.
How Much Do New Balance Numeric Shoes Weigh?
My size 12 men’s New Balance Numeric shoes weigh 1.01 pounds per shoe.
If you want to compare this weight to Vans, visit my article about the weight of Vans shoes.
New Balance Numeric Material
Yes, the New Balance Numeric shoes are breathable. Here is a close-up look at the breathable material on my Numeric shoes:
Do New Balance Numeric Shoes Fit Tall?
New Balance Numeric Sole Height
I found the New Balance Numeric sole height for my size 12 shoes to be approximately 1 1/8 inch tall. In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the Numeric shoe:
Do New Balance Numeric Shoes Fit Comfortable?
Here are two videos that help you understand how flexible these shoes are:
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance Numeric Shoes Comfortable?
New Balance Numeric Padding
The New Balance Numeric 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 Numeric shoes near the collar:
Does the New Balance Numeric Have a Removable Insole?
Yes, the New Balance Numeric 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 Numeric shoes:
How Thick is the New Balance Numeric Insole?
I measured my New Balance Numeric 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 Numeric Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the New Balance Numeric shoes fits true to size. However, it is worth pointing out that they do fit a little bit bigger than Vans.
The New Balance Numeric shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide.