New Balance Shoe Lasts and Widths

Posted By: Kicks Core In: New Balance News On: Thursday, January 5, 2017 Comment: 11 Hit: 88855

The most shoe widths and last types equal what New Balance calls total fit™. Here are the charts that explain what it all means.

WIDTHS MEN
2A B D 2E 4E 6E
X-NARROW NARROW STANDARD WIDE X-WIDE XX-WIDE
WIDTHS WOMEN
4A 2A B D 2E 4E
X-NARROW NARROW STANDARD WIDE X-WIDE XX-WIDE
WIDTHS KIDS
NARROW MEDIUM WIDE X-WIDE

 

LAST TYPES
SL Straight Last CL Comfit Last AL Athletic Last RL Racing Last JL Junior Last NR Non-Running Last
PL Performance Last SC/KC Soccer Last SD/KD Sandal Last NL Natural Last PW Performance Wide Last

 

FIT-FORM ACTIVITY HEEL WIDTH INSTEP HEIGHT TOE BOX HEIGHT FOREFOOT WIDTH (VOL.)
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S LASTS
RL-2 Distance Racing Narrow Standard Standard Standard
RL-3 Road/Trail Racing Narrow Standard Standard Wide
RL-4 Running Narrow Standard Standard Wide
SL-2 Running/Walking Narrow High Deep Wide
NATURAL PL-1 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
NL-0 Running Standard Low SHALLow Wide
NL-1 Running Standard Low SHALLow Wide
PL-0 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
PL-1 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
PL-4 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
PW-1 Anatomical Low Reduced Wide
VL-6 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
TSL-1 Team Narrow Standard Standard Wide
WOMEN'S ONLY LASTS
SL-1 Running/Walking/Cheering Standard Standard Standard Standard
RL-1 Speed Racing Standard Standard Standard Standard
AL-2 Walking/Court/Training/Outdoor Standard High Deep Standard
CL-2 Walking/Court Standard High Deep Wide
WWL-1 Walking Narrow High Standard Standard
CW-2 Walking Standard Standard Standard Standard
CW-3 Walking Standard Standard Standard Standard
NL-2 Walking Standard Low Standard Standard
WB-001 Basketball Standard High Standard Standard
WX-001 Training/Tennis Standard Standard Standard Standard
WOL-1 Hking Narrow High Deep Wide
PL-6 Running Standard Standard Standard Standard
MEN'S ONLY LASTS
SL-1 Running/Walking Standard Standard Standard Standard
RL-1 Racing Standard Standard Standard Standard
AL-1 Court/Training/Outdoor/Basketball Standard Standard Standard Standard
SD-1 SANDALS Standard Standard Standard Standard
CL-1.5 Walking/Court Standard High Deep Standard
MB-001 Basketball Standard High Standard Standard
MX-001 Training/Tennis Standard Standard Standard Standard
MF-001 Football/Baseball/Lacrosse Standard Standard Standard Standard
MF-002 Football Standard High Deep Wide
OL-1 Hking Narrow High Deep Wide
CW-1 Walking Narrow Standard Standard Standard
CW-5 Walking Standard Standard Standard Standard
KIDS' LASTS
JL-1 All-purpose Standard Standard Standard Standard
KC-1 Soccer Standard Standard Standard Standard
KD-1 SANDALS Standard Standard Standard Standard
JL-NR Court/Training/Outdoor/Basketball Standard Standard Standard Wide
JL-2 All-purpose Standard Standard Standard Standard
KFA-1 Fashion/Athletic Narrow Standard Low Low

Footwear companies typically develop a shoe and then sell it in a range of sizes. New Balance already has mores sizes and widths than anyone, but they know that size isn't everything. Instead, NB looks at fit from every angle. They start with the shape of the foot and then design around 88 points of fit to ensure the perfect fit for every customer. From outsole to midsole, heel to toe box, upper to laces and everything in between. It all counts in the design. New Balance calls it total fit™. Everything NB does is designed to help the athlete love running more.

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Tags: SL-2

Comments

Created On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Posted By Justell Comment Link
What current New Balance women's shoes are built on the SL-1 last?
Thank you.

A Perfect Dealer Answer
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Most New Balance sneakers are built on some variation of an SL-1 Last which is based on standard heel width, instep height, toe box height and forefoot width. The 990, 1080, MX608, 624 etc..
Created On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Posted By Justell Comment Link
I can no longer find the New Balance women's #993 in my size (6.5 Narrow).
What other New Balance shoe would be most similar to the #993?
Thank you.

A Perfect Dealer Answer
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The New Balance 993 is/was part of the Heritage Made in USA 990 collection. It was reissued in limited quantity this year and has sold out very quickly. The latest version of the New Balance Made in USA 990 sneakers is the 990v6 available in our store(s), and the 990v5 available on our website.

Can't find your size? call us at 1-877-4-NEWBAL, we will do our best to help you find the New Balance shoe that's perfect for you.
Created On Thursday, December 16, 2021 Posted By Joanne Czulada Comment Link
I am currently wearing a 847v3 size 9 D. I am looking at the ww847 v4 and noticed that they run wider than the v3. How much wider are they? I am wondering if I should order a B width as may feet are only marginally wide, I need the width in the toe box not necessarily the entire shoe.

Larry @ A Perfect Dealer
Although the toe box of the 847v4 walking shoe is softer that that of the 847v3, you should order the same size as you usually wear.
Created On Thursday, February 11, 2021 Posted By John Smith Comment Link
What are all the current New Balance men's shoes models that use the SL-2 last? Thank you.

A Perfect Dealer: Our What is a New Balance SL-2 Last post should help you find women and/or men SL-2 lasted styles via 2 pre-set search links: https://www.aperfectdealer.com/theshoeblog/what-is-a-new-balance-sl-2-last-b14.html
Created On Sunday, August 2, 2020 Posted By Genevieve Brown Comment Link
is the new balance women's 813 built on SL-2?

A Perfect Dealer: The 813 walking shoes fro both men and women WW813 or MW813 are built on the SL-2 last.
Created On Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Posted By Sam Sanfratello Comment Link
Are the 928v3 a S:L2 last?

A Perfect Dealer: Yes the 928v3 have an SL-2 last.
Created On Sunday, June 24, 2018 Posted By Peter Blazier Comment Link
So how would I interpret MX623WN
Thanks

A Perfect Dealer Answer: This New Balance SKU number stands for men's x-trainer (cross-trainer) 623 white and navy
Created On Sunday, April 8, 2018 Posted By William L Stevens Comment Link
What last are M990V4 and MW847V3 made on.? Need 10 Narrow SL 1. In general how do I determine the last for any particular Running or Walking shoe?

A Perfect Dealer Answer: Both the M990v4 and MW847v3 are built on an SL-1 last, which stands for Straight Last, is meant for running or walking activity, and offers Standard Heel Width, Instep Height, Toe Box Height and Forefoot width.
Created On Thursday, October 5, 2017 Posted By TOM MITCHELL Comment Link
If buying a SL-2 Is the width they same as buying a regular shoe ?

A Perfect Dealer's Answer: yes, you should buy the same size even if you're buying an SL-2 shoe, but they will feel just a drop more roomy in the toe box than your usual shoes.
Created On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 Posted By Marion Allen Moss Comment Link
How do i find what last a shoe is made on? I found the different last, but could not correlate that to the shoe I was interested in: In particular the 880v4 and 860v?

A Perfect Dealer's Answer: Shoes ending in 40 (1540, 1340, 940 and 840 are all SL-2). The ones that end in 60 and 80 are all SL-1s. The 880 and 860 line is only available in store, so come on by to try them on.
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