12 Best New Balance Sneakers to Buy Right Now
For when you want to get your steps in, but look cute as hell.
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At some point in the recent past, New Balance sneakers went from solid running shoe brand and definite dad style option to chic fashion girlie running errands aesthetic and you will not hear me complain about that. They're comfortable, they're cute, they've got great arch support. They also come in great color combos that range from wilder to more neutral—truly something for everyone! Oh yes, including the very pair of sneakers Tay wore to a Chiefs game!!!
Best part about New Balance sneakers is they can be styled with pretty much any look, from athleisure to casual jeans or even sweet dresses. The versatility! The range! The ability to not switch out my commuter shoes with W*rk H*els! All of it is a miracle and we are blessed to live in these times. I could wax on and on about the best New Balance shoes out there, but instead, why don't you take a little peek through my faves below? We've got vintage-inspired suede styles, sporty ones with chunky soles, ones with pops of colors, and ones with more muted, neutral palettes. So...choose your fighter!
The best new balance sneakers for women in 2024:
While we're here, if sneaker content is what you're after, why not take a quick gander at our lists of comfortable walking shoes, best white sneakers, best chunky sneakers, and winter kicks to add to your wishlist? It couldn't hurt, right?
You can spot the most well-known New Balance sneakers from a mile away. Perfect to wear on a weekend, this style is made in both standard and wide widths.
Sizing: 5-12
Color(s): Nimbus Cloud with white, Burgundy with white, Grey with white, Navy with white, and more.
Hailey Beiber and Taylor Swift have worn these BB550 New Balance sneakers, so do with that info what you will. They also come in a variety of colors!
Sizing: 5.5-18.5
Color(s): White with black
For a plush and smooth run, these New Balance sneakers are an A+. They're available in both standard and wide widths.
Sizing: 5-13
Color(s): Timberwolf with gold metallic.
These colorblock trail-inspired Levi's X NB sneakers are the pair you never know you needed, but now that you've seen them, you've simply gotta have 'em. I'm a sucker for the denim accents.
Sizing: 5.5-16.5
Color(s): Beige with black and blue, Dark gray with blue and black
This particular kind of New Balances were first introduced in the '80s. The enduring popularity kind of speaks for itself.
Sizing: 5.5-15.5
Color(s): Limestone with white
High-tops, anyone? This pair comes from the Aimé Leon Dore X NB collaboration and you definitely don't want to miss out on it.
Sizing: 5.5-13.5
Color(s): White with varsity gold and victory blue, White with classic pine
In case you're missing a pop of orange in your shoe wardrobe, here you go.
Sizing: 5.5-16.5
Color(s): Sepia with orange
One of the original 1970s sneaker designs is back in business, and thank god for that! It's a simple style that's a bit sleeker and more minimal than a typical "dad shoe" or trendy chunky style.
Sizing: 5.5-15.5
Color(s): Juniper with dark juniper, Light arctic grey with mercury blue
The 9060 sneakers are one of the most sought-after designs from the brand. And if that didn't sell you on it, maybe the bungee laces you won't ever have to tie will?
Sizing: 5.5-15.5
Color(s): Grey Matter with Concrete and December Sky
This green is both a pop of color and a more neutral, muted design that'll absolutely go with whatever you want to wear.
Sizing: 5.5-15.5
Color(s): Olive with incense
The most comfortable white sneaker you will own. Trust me.
Sizing: 5.5-15.5
Color(s): Calm taupe with angora and silver metallic
Outdoorsy folks, this is the sneaker for you! Made for the trail, even! Plus, it comes in three colorways and two different width sizes.
Sizing: 5-13
Color(s): Interstellar with shadow, Blacktop with daydream, Daydream with cayenne
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