The 1906R is one of the most-wanted New Balance silhouettes going — so before you buy: does the 1906R run true to size?
We sell New Balance at West Coast Deals for under retail — prices you won't find elsewhere — so I've had plenty of pairs in hand. Here's the straight answer.
Does the New Balance 1906R run true to size? The short answer
Yes — the 1906R runs true to size on a standard medium (D) width. Average feet should order their normal size with confidence.
How it fits
I wear a US 11 and have a wider-than-average foot. At true to size the length was perfect and the secure midfoot held me well — but the 1906R isn't offered in wide widths, so the standard D is all there is. For my wide foot it was fine once the upper settled, but if you're genuinely wide, going up half a size is the practical move to buy a little room. Narrow and standard feet are dialed in at true to size.
What the New Balance 1906R is
The 1906R is a Y2K-revival lifestyle runner built on the 1906 platform: an engineered mesh upper with synthetic overlays over an ABZORB and N-ergy midsole with a stability web underfoot. It looks technical and futuristic but wears like an everyday sneaker.
Final verdict
The 1906R is true to size. Order your normal size; wider feet should go up half a size since there's no wide option. The 1906R is between drops here at the moment, so treat this as the sizing reference and watch the New Balance collection for when it lands. For how the brand fits overall, see our New Balance brand spotlight.
We sell New Balance at West Coast Deals for under retail — authenticated in-house and shipped from our Portland, Oregon warehouse, at prices you won't find elsewhere.
— Anthony from West Coast Deals