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New Balance 530

92

Great

Any colour

$100 $72

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New Balance 1906R

93

Great

Any colour

$150 $76

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New Balance 2002R

89

Good

Any colour

$145 $67

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New Balance 574

90

Good

$100 $50

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New Balance 740

88

Good

$110 $70

Save 36%

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New Balance 997H

90

Good

$90 $39

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New Balance 990 v6

85

Decent

$200 $104

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New Balance 2010

90

Good

$156

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New Balance 990 v4

93

Great

$190

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New Balance 992

92

Great

$230 $120

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New Balance 990 v3

91

Great

$338

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New Balance 991 v2

85

Decent

$250 $190

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New Balance 991 v1

89

Good

$215

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Brand
- New Balance
- Nike (+3)
- ASICS (+1)
Width / Fit
- Narrow (1)
- Medium (12)
88.7 mm - 94.7 mm

88.7 mm 94.7 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (1)
- Medium (11)
- Wide (1)
66.7 mm - 74.1 mm

66.7 mm 74.1 mm
Heel stack
- 25 mm - 30 mm (1)
- 30 mm - 35 mm (5)
- 35 mm - 40 mm (7)
27 mm - 40 mm

27 mm 40 mm
Breathability
- Breathable (7)
- Moderate (3)
- Warm (3)
Features
- Comfortable (6)
- Orthotic friendly (13)
- Lightweight (4)
- Removable insole (13)
- Made in USA (4)
- Reflective (9)
- Expensive (4)
- Height-boosting (6)
Style
Heel to toe drop
- 8 mm - 12 mm (9)
- 12 mm - 16 mm (4)
9 mm - 15.6 mm

9 mm 15.6 mm
Condition
- Flat feet (1)
- Overpronation (1)
- Plantar fasciitis (3)
- Heavy guys (6)
- Achilles tendonitis (2)
- Shin splints (1)
Season
- Summer (5)
- Spring (7)
- Winter (1)
- Fall (7)
Price
- < $80 (6)
- $80 - $100 (7)
- $100 - $120 (8)
- $120 - $160 (10)
- > $160 (12)
- Cheap (1)
- Expensive (4)
Width
- Wide (13)
- X-Wide (13)
- Normal
- Narrow (13)
Collection
- New Balance 574 (1)
- New Balance 990 (3)
- New Balance ENCAP (3)
- New Balance Made In Uk (1)
- New Balance Classic (4)
- New Balance Abzorb (4)
Shock absorption
- High (4)
- Moderate (6)
- Low (1)
76 SA - 121 SA

76 SA 121 SA
Outsole durability
- Good (10)
- Decent (2)
- Bad (1)
0.4 mm - 1.95 mm

0.4 mm 1.95 mm
Midsole softness
- Balanced (2)
- Firm (5)
35 AC - 63 AC

35 AC 63 AC
Toebox durability
- Good (2)
- Decent (6)
- Bad (5)
Heel padding durability
- Good (3)
- Decent (9)
- Bad (1)
Audience score
- > 90 (6)
- 80-90 (7)
85 - 93

85 93
Material
- Leather (4)
- Suede (8)
- Mesh (12)
Colour
Inspired from
- Running (13)
Stiffness
- Flexible (5)
- Moderate (5)
- Stiff (1)
8N - 18N

8N 18N
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (4)
- Moderate (4)
- Stiff (5)
Top
- Low top (13)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (2)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (8)
- > 25 mm (3)
17.8 mm - 25.6 mm

17.8 mm 25.6 mm
Energy return
- High (1)
- Moderate (7)
- Low (3)
42% - 61%

42% 61%
Release date
- 2025 (4)
- 2024 (7)
- 2023 (2)
- Hide low stock (10)
- Hide previous models (10)
Torsional rigidity
- Moderate (11)
- Stiff (2)
Designed by
- Steven Smith (2)
Toebox height
- Medium (4)
- High (7)
25.3 mm - 31.6 mm

25.3 mm 31.6 mm
Closure
- Laces (13)
Traction
- High (5)
- Moderate (6)
0.36 - 0.59

0.36 0.59
Deals
- On sale (11)
- Deals (9)
- Outlet (8)
- Under $100 (7)
- Under $50 (2)
Discount
- 50% - 70% (3)
- 30% - 50% (9)
- < 30% (13)
Weight
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (2)
- 12.3 oz - 14.1 oz (7)
- 14.1 oz - 15.9 oz (4)
10.9 oz - 15.7 oz

10.9 oz 15.7 oz

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Our New Balance dad sneaker reviews are logged on this page, so you can navigate through them in detail. We extensively tested different dad trainers from New Balance, including those that are breathable, orthotic-friendly, and made of mesh. Not only did we personally wear them but we also brought them back to our lab for further scrutinization.