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Pls show me your New Balances!

35 replies

Blossom4538 · 21/04/2023 15:17

I’m looking at treating myself to some decent trainers. Have been looking mainly at 237s and 327s. Am guessing the 237s are less chunky?

Show me some pics!!

Thanks

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Jellycats4life · 21/04/2023 15:20

I’m in the market for a new pair of trainers too. I really like the 327s but they’d have to be quite wide fitting. Would love to know how people find them.

Blossom4538 · 21/04/2023 15:23

Or I’m looking at Nike Air Force 1s ….not sure I’m too old for them! Any pics appreciated

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Blossom4538 · 21/04/2023 15:24

Yes! Also fitting…read NB come up a little on smaller size?

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icerosenovember · 21/04/2023 15:25

NB are incredibly small fitting. I wouldn't buy them again personally.

girlmeetsboy · 21/04/2023 16:06

I love my 327's, I am a 6 but bought a 7 as I was told they came up small, they are a bit roomy so could probably have done with a 6.5. I have the navy blue ones and they are worn to death so are now 'hanging out washing' shoes. I am after some new ones though but cant decide on which colour!

Usernamen · 21/04/2023 16:22

I must have narrow feet because my 327’s are true to size!

They’re super comfortable but bloody everywhere haha. If you don’t mind the ubiquity then I can’t recommend them enough.

I like my HOFFs too, for a bit of variety, but they’re nowhere near as comfortable.

Fluffywabbits · 21/04/2023 16:27

My 327s are super comfy but made the mistake of getting them in a light colour - they're ma ky after a couple of months despite using a protector spray on the suede. If I was buying a second pair, I'd definitely go for a lighter colour.

Fluffywabbits · 21/04/2023 16:27

*not go for a lighter colour!

hopeishere · 21/04/2023 16:34

I have 574s and they are so comfortable. Like slippers!

The kids ones are very small fitting. I tried them and had to send them back they were so tight.

Perdita40 · 21/04/2023 17:17

New arrival received today. I am obsessed with 327's this is my 4th pair Grin

Pls show me your New Balances!
IWouldLikeToKnow · 21/04/2023 17:21

I have these in a kids 39. Definitely don't find them small fitting. If anything, they are a bit roomy.

IWouldLikeToKnow · 21/04/2023 17:21

The picture would help!!!

Pls show me your New Balances!
Softpebbles · 21/04/2023 20:28

I’ve tried these on over the last few days. 7 too big 6.5 too small. Although I tried some
on with a cork insole and they fitted better. They
were just too chunky for me!

I ended up buying some dunks.

mizu · 21/04/2023 21:04

I have these 374 in yellow which are so comfortable. Am generally a 6 but have these in a 6.5.

I also like the 550s and am looking on Depop and Vinted for some.

And wear my daughter's 452s a lot. In a 7. Super comfortable. Walked around London for two days in them.

Love NB.

Pls show me your New Balances!
Pls show me your New Balances!
Pls show me your New Balances!
Georgieporgie29 · 22/04/2023 08:27

I have just bought my first pair of 327’s and I absolutely love them. I got my usual size and if anything I would say they are more roomy around the toes. I can definitely see this becoming an addiction.

I did try (I think 574) on in the shop and they felt a bit small sizing and not as comfortable.

I got these ones

Pls show me your New Balances!
RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 22/04/2023 08:31

My 327s are kid’s ones and true to size. They’re really comfortable and I enjoy wearing them, but I don’t like the bit at the back much and also I’m getting a bit of a sense that everyone and their dogs are wearing them. I’m looking for a change for the summer, I think.

WhatWouldHopperDo · 22/04/2023 08:43

I really want a green pair of 374s now!

Notfeelinglikemyselftoday · 22/04/2023 08:46

LemonBall · 21/04/2023 17:26

https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/release-dates/new-balance/327/new-balance-327-moonbeam-wms/

I am a v wide 7, bought a 7 and they fit perfectly, most comfortable shoes ever.

These are lovely @LemonBall but how do you keep them clean?

DustyLee123 · 22/04/2023 08:47

Blossom4538 · 21/04/2023 15:23

Or I’m looking at Nike Air Force 1s ….not sure I’m too old for them! Any pics appreciated

19 year old DD still wears Air Force 1’s

Gondala · 22/04/2023 08:51

I haven't bought any yet but I've had my eye on either 530 or 608s, both are on the chunkier side. I would say try on as last time I tried NB I needed to size down.

whatalovelydayontheintergoodlord · 22/04/2023 18:24

I tried on some 327s and they were too narrow & small in the toe box, even when I sized up half a size.

I have the 574+ which are platform versions of the 574.

catinboooots · 22/04/2023 18:49

I love mine! I'm a 5 so buy the kids ones. So so comfy.

https://www.newbalance.co.uk/pd/327/GS327V1-40649.html?dwvarGS327V1-406499_style=GS327TO

midsomermurderess · 22/04/2023 19:23

IWouldLikeToKnow · 21/04/2023 17:21

The picture would help!!!

They make me think of Terri in the Thick of It wearing trainers. ‘You're supposed to be a civil servant, not a fucking playgroup assistant’. And, if Colgate made trainers, this stripe for minty breath.