Brand

New Balance

New Balance has 9 models reviewed by the Shoe Sherpa community.

- **Country of origin / HQ:** New Balance is an American brand headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. - **Width options offered:** The brand offers shoes in multiple widths, including **X-Narrow, Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra Wide, and XX-Wide**; common running-shoe width labels shown by region include **men’s D / 2E / 4E / 6E** and **women’s B / D / 2E / 4E**. - **Signature foam/midsole technologies:** **Fresh Foam** and **FuelCell** are the main running midsole platforms; New Balance also highlights **Fresh Foam X** as a cushioning version of Fresh Foam. - **Typical fit characteristics:** Known for **broad width availability** and generally **more accommodating fit options than many brands**; some performance running models are often described by retailers as **slightly narrow** in the forefoot, with wide-width options used to address fit. - **Categories they make:** **Road running, trail running, racing, and training** shoes. - **Price tier:** **Mid-to-premium** overall, with many running models commonly priced around the **$140–$170 USD** range. - **What they’re known for:** One of the best-known running brands for **size/width inclusivity** and for long-running franchises using **Fresh Foam** and **FuelCell** cushioning.