Recently I purchased over 30 types of New Balance shoes, including the New Balance XC-72, so I could compare them on many things, including weight. How much do New Balance XC-72 shoes weigh?
New Balance XC-72 shoes weigh 14.88 ounces (0.93 pounds) per shoe for a size 12 men’s shoe. When I tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes, this is how the XC-72 compared to other options.
I found the average weight to be 0.89 pounds for a size 12 men’s shoe across all the 30+ New Balance shoes that I tried. This means the New Balance XC-72 weighs more than the overall average weight based on the shoes that I tried.
In this article let’s take a closer look at New Balance XC-72 weight and how it compares to other popular New Balance shoes.
New Balance XC-72 Weight
My size 12 men’s New Balance XC-72 shoes weigh 0.93 pounds per shoe (14.88 ounces):
The New Balance XC-72 is marketed as a futuristic design on retro running shoes. It has an aggressive edge along with a midsole that extends out from the backside of the shoe. If you are looking for a retro running shoe, New Balance has other options (see my favorites).
XC-72 Weight Compared to Other Shoes
After trying over 30 different types of New Balance shoes, below is a weight chart comparing the New Balance XC-72 weight to all the other New Balance shoes that I tried:
*Weights below are based off of one size 12 men’s shoe.
| Style | Pounds | Ounces |
| FC Rebel | 0.54 | 8.64 |
| FF Roav | 0.61 | 9.76 |
| FC Propel | 0.65 | 10.4 |
| FF Arishi | 0.65 | 10.4 |
| FF Cruz | 0.69 | 11.04 |
| 720 | 0.69 | 11.04 |
| FF More | 0.69 | 11.04 |
| FF Hierro | 0.74 | 11.84 |
| 515 | 0.74 | 11.84 |
| 997H | 0.74 | 11.84 |
| 237 | 0.77 | 12.32 |
| 327 | 0.77 | 12.32 |
| 1080 | 0.77 | 12.32 |
| 574 | 0.78 | 12.48 |
| 880 | 0.78 | 12.48 |
| 2002r | 0.82 | 13.12 |
| 860 | 0.83 | 13.28 |
| 624 | 0.86 | 13.76 |
| 840 | 0.89 | 14.24 |
| MW840 | 0.89 | 14.24 |
| XC72 | 0.93 | 14.88 |
| 877 | 0.95 | 15.2 |
| 608 | 0.97 | 15.52 |
| 577 | 1.01 | 16.16 |
| 990v5 | 1.01 | 16.16 |
| Numeric | 1.01 | 16.16 |
| 813 | 1.04 | 16.64 |
| 993 | 1.06 | 16.96 |
| 1300 | 1.07 | 17.12 |
| 1540 | 1.07 | 17.12 |
| 57/40 | 1.07 | 17.12 |
| 928 | 1.08 | 17.28 |
| 847 | 1.09 | 17.44 |
| 992 | 1.27 | 20.32 |
| CT302 | 1.53 | 24.48 |
What Affects the New Balance XC-72 Weight?
The XC-72 is made with a suede upper and has a futuristic midsole that adds a bit of weight compared to similar options made by New Balance (see a list of other options).
Here’s the material on mine:
There are, however, different types of New Balance shoes that are much more breathable.
For example, the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 shoes – when I hold them up to the window, you can actually see light passing through the material:
In the videos below, I tried to capture how flexible these XC-72 shoes are:
And to give you a better idea how the New Balance XC-72 shoe fits and responds on a foot, here I am wearing my shoes:
Shoes Similar to the New Balance XC-72
If you are interested in the New Balance XC-72 because you like retro athletic shoes shoes, New Balance actually has several options you should consider. Here’s what you need to know:
- New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12 – This 1080 isn’t a retro shoe, it is a running shoe, but I wanted to include it because it was the most comfortable New Balance shoe that I tried. It has that “squishy” feeling that provides comfort under the foot (show me how the 1080 responds on a foot).
- New Balance 720 – The 720 is a low-profile retro running shoe that sits lower on the foot that many other types of New Balance shoes. Click here to see how the 720 responds on a foot.
- New Balance 327 – The 327 has a retro running style, but the design is much different than the XC-72. The 327 has a rubber outsole that wraps up the back heel of the shoe. Click here to see how the 327 responds on a foot.
- New Balance 237 – This New Balance shoe is inspired by 1970’s running shoes and has a traditional design. It is very comfortable to wear and has a thick foam midsole for support. Click here to see how the 237 responds on a foot.