New Balance

It started in 1906, when a 33 year-old waiter named William J. Riley decided to build arch supports that relieved the pain suffered by people who spent all day working on their feet. His design fit better, and felt better than anything else on the market, and by 1909 Riley was listed in the Boston business directory under 'shoemaker'.

19 years later Riley designed his first running shoe for the Boston running club known as the Boston Brown Bag Harriers. The success of this shoe spread quickly, and by 1941 New Balance was creating custom-made shoes for running, baseball, basketball, tennis and boxing.

With the introduction of the Trackster in 1960, New Balance began a new direction in shoe manufacturing. The Trackster was the first running shoe available in multiple widths, a feature which would become the standard for New Balance offerings.

Today, New Balance holds onto its history through the numbering system that owes its origins to a man named Arthur Heckler. Instead of naming the different shoe models, Heckler chose to number them because he wanted to place an emphasis on the New Balance philosophy, not any one particular shoe. To this day, that philosophy is upheld as model numbers are advanced to incorporate new technologies and designs

Brands/Men

Founded in 1906 by William J. Riley in Boston, New Balance began with innovative arch supports designed for workers on their feet all day. By 1938, Riley had created the brand’s first running shoe, leading to custom-made footwear across multiple sports. The 1960 Trackster introduced multiple widths, setting a new industry standard. Under Arthur Heckler, model numbers replaced names to emphasize design evolution over individual styles — a principle that continues to define New Balance today

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orSlow

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Danner

Porter

mfpen

Stepney Workers Club

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Needles

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Yuketen

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US 8

US 8.5

US 9

US 9.5

US 10

US 10.5

US 11

US 11.5

US 12

The New Balance Made in USA 992 returns with its familiar technical construction, combining a mesh upper with premium pig suede overlays. ABZORB cushioning at the heel and forefoot works with a combination ENCAP and C-CAP midsole, while reflective accents and an NDurance rubber outsole complete the design.

Navy/Grey/Silver Metallic
U992NY

Made in USA 992

The New Balance Made in USA 1300 returns with its original running-inspired construction, combining a mesh upper with premium pig suede overlays. The ENCAP midsole pairs lightweight foam cushioning with a durable polyurethane rim, while a tread outsole and woven 1300 tongue label complete the design.

Black/Raincloud/White
U1300BK

Made in USA 1300

The legendary 992 returns to the Made in USA Collection. This fan-favorite silhouette remains as classic as ever. The modern, technical design lines are outfitted in premium suede and mesh, with ABZORB cushioning at the heel and forefoot providing the unmistakable feeling of peerless comfort. The Made in USA 992 

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Black 

Made In USA 992

ABZORB cushioning at heel and forefoot absorbs impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance. Combination ENCAP and C-CAP midsole. Reflective accents designed to catch the light. NDurance rubber outsole.

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