The New Balance 1000 is the chunky Y2K tech-runner everyone's rediscovering — so: does the 1000 run true to size?
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Does the New Balance 1000 run true to size? The short answer
Yes — true to size. Despite the bulky silhouette, it fits like a regular medium (D) on foot, and the rounded toe box gives generous wiggle room.
How it fits
I wear a US 11 with a wider foot. The 1000 surprised me — the rounded toe box runs above-average in both width and height, so there was real room up front even for me. Most people, mine included, can stay true to size. Very wide feet should still try them on since there's no dedicated wide width, but this is one of the more accommodating chunky runners out there.
What it is
The 1000 is a 1999 Y2K tech-runner reissue — an inverted mesh upper with suede overlays over a chunky, high-shock-absorption midsole. It's all retro-future bulk and impact cushioning.
Final verdict
True to size with a roomy, rounded toe box. Order your normal size. See it in the New Balance collection — the Pearl Grey/Black 1000 — and our New Balance brand spotlight.
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— Anthony from West Coast Deals