The T500 is New Balance's clean retro lifestyle sneaker - so: does the T500 run true to size?
We carry New Balance at West Coast Deals. Here's the read.
Does the New Balance T500 run true to size? The short answer
Yes - true to size for most, with a snug feel. The suede and nubuck upper has very little stretch, so it doesn't open up for wider feet the way a knit would.
How it fits
I wear a US 11 with a wider foot. True to size was snug across the widest part of my foot, and because the upper barely gives, I'd point wide feet to a half size up rather than hoping it breaks in wide. There is a short break-in (a week or two) as the foam conforms, but the width won't change much. Narrow and standard feet are fine at true to size.
What it is
The T500 is a retro-inspired lifestyle sneaker with a pigskin suede and nubuck upper, perforated toe detailing, and a firm-then-conforming foam midsole. It's a clean, vintage-leaning everyday shoe.
Final verdict
True to size with a snug, low-stretch fit. Average and narrow feet order normal; wide feet go up half a size. See it in the New Balance collection - the Cream T500 - and our New Balance brand spotlight.
We sell New Balance at West Coast Deals - authenticated in-house and shipped from our Portland, Oregon warehouse.
— Anthony from West Coast Deals