New Balance Tampa Blog

New Balance shoes run short in general – in my opinion. You will need to go up a half size from your current size. It’s been my experience that if someone wears a 10 ½ in one New Balance model – they would wear a 10 ½ in all of New Balance models. The only difference may be in the width of the shoe depending on the Last that it is made on. New Balance has SL2 Last and SL1 Last. The SL2 would give you a deep wide toe box and a narrow heel (for people with a high arch). SL1 give you a narrow instep – toe area and heel.

This Fit Form System chart demonstrates that various New Balance Lasts.

Here's some really good news for you parents out there.

New Balance now offers Kid's Running and Cross-training models in grade school sizes going up to size 7. Previously, New Balance made their kid's shoes in sizes up to 6.5. One extra size can make a big difference for parents purchasing shoes for their child. Considering once a child's size goes past a 7, he or she is put in an adult shoe. Adult shoes can be double the cost of kid's shoes.

Thanks to New Balance, they are giving these parents a little extra savings for a little bit longer.

Here are some of the new models in the Grade school size 7. KX482PLG, KX482WN, KJ991GRG, KJ991PK, KJ991RDG, KJ991LAG, KJ604NV, KJ642LS, and KJ642NO.

Directions to try on shoes, isn't that pretty easy! My advice is - if the shoe fits, wear it. But you'd be suprised how many people are walking in the wrong size shoes.

Here are some words of wisdom when trying on shoes.

First and foremost, visit a store with expert fitting technicians. Judge your shoe by how it feels, not by what the size is inside of the shoe. One manufactures size may be smaller or larger than the competitiors. The shoe should conform as closely to the shape of your foot. There should not be gaps that are really loose or places that feel really tight. The size of your foot may change with age, pregnancy, weight lose or gain. So make sure you make shoe size changes accordingly. Try the shoes on your largest foot. The larger foot is the size you should wear on both feet. Your feet are at their largest at the end of the day, this would be the best time to try on a pair of shoes. Try shoes on with the same type of socks that you plan to wear with the shoe that your are trying on. Make sure that there is 3/8 to ½ inch at the end of your longest toe to the tip of the shoe when you stand. You should be able to wiggle your toes. Make sure the ball of your foot fits the widest part of the shoe. Make sure shoes fit and don’t plan on them stretching out, make sure they are comfortable to begin with. Relace the shoes so that you tighten them to what feels good to you. Your heel should not slip. Walk around in the shoes to make sure they feel good. It is a good idea to wear your shoes at home for a few days, inside on the carpet to break them in. Most shoe stores will take them back if you have not worn them outside. If you are purchasing athletic shoes, and you workout 3 times a week in a specific sport, you need a sport specific shoe, such as running, tennis, walking, ect. It is of our opinion of fitting many customers that New Balance tends to run a half size smaller than the size measured with a Bronnack device (device used to measure feet).
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