Our verdict
Pros
- Características New balance Printed 3.0 Printed Sports Bra
- New Balance 574 "History Class Grey"
- New Balance Logo Twin M Backpack
- Nice stability (wide platform)
- zapatillas de running New Balance asfalto constitución media minimalistas
- Incredibly breathable
- Real suede
- Super stylish
- Trendy retro vibe
Cons
- New Balance Relentless Graphic Αμάνικο μπλουζάκι
- Not for wide feet
Audience verdict
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- Top 16% most popular trainers
Comparison
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Audience score | 91 Great! | 87 Good! | 92 Great! | 88 Good! | |
Price | £150 | £170 | £160 | £110 | |
Style | Retro | ClassicRetroSportyChunky | ClassicSportyFuturisticChunky | DadRetroSporty | |
Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | |
Weight lab | 13.2 New Balance 990V5 Silver Black Yellow 26cm | 14 New Balance återvänder till våren med en ny version av sin populära 550 i en fräsch färg | 15.1 New Balance Sujetador Deportivo Achiever Crop | 11.1 brand new with original box New Balance Numeric NM272MSB | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Soft | Soft | |
Material | MeshSuede | LeatherMeshSuede | MeshSuede | Mesh | |
Season | Summer | Summer | SpringFall | Summer | |
Inspired from | Casual | Running | Running | Running | |
New Balance 327 Natural Indigo Met Morning Fog | Medium | Narrow | Medium | Wide | |
New Balance Hanzo Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MHANZSW2 | Medium | Medium | Narrow | Narrow | |
Leather/suede quality | Real leather | Real leather | Real suede | Fake leather | |
Toebox durability | Bad | Decent | Decent | Good | |
New Balance Men's 515 in Grey White Black Suede Mesh | Bad | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Good | Good | Good | Decent | |
Heel stack lab | 36.5 mm | 34.8 mm | 37.3 mm | 33.9 mm | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Stiff | Moderate | Flexible | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Drop lab | 11.3 mm | 10.3 mm | 11.3 mm | 12.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 25.2 mm | 24.5 mm | 26.0 mm | 21.1 mm | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | None | Finger loop | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
Женские замшевые кроссовки new balance 574 | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Reflective elements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #54 Top 49% | #96 Bottom 14% | #41 Top 37% | #94 Bottom 16% | |
Popularity | #17 Top 16% | #71 Bottom 36% | #1 Top 1% | #43 Top 39% |
Who should buy
The 1000 deserves a spot among your New Balance favourite pairs if:
- You're looking for a comfortable and trendy pair to wear all day every day!
- You're a retro lover and you want trainers with a Y2K vibe.
- You want a shoe with soft and protective cushioning because you're on your feet for hours.
- Lifestyle shoes with a lightweight and breathable structure yet padded interiors are your cup of tea.
Who should NOT buy
If you're looking for a pair of daily beaters that will take the rough with the smooth next to you, this ain't it. The 1000 is not a durable pair, as we found it scored underwhelming results on our Dremel tests. As an alternative with a very similar vibe, we believe you may like the Футбольна футболка new balance lfc liverpool h, New Balance MRL 996 CT!
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Cushioning
Heel stack
The incredible comfort we got from this New Balance pair comes, partly, from its thick and soft midsole.
Our calliper had to open up quite a lot to tell us this shoe's heel stack goes all the way up to 36.5 mm, which is a solid 18% higher than average!
During our wear tests, we were shielded from the harsh urban surfaces, any pebbles, and other minor obstacles we ran into.
1000 | 36.5 mm |
Average | 30.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
When we say we were shielded from the ground, we don't mean exclusively on the heel! Our forefoot also felt protected by a 25.2 mm thick midsole, which is 25% taller than average.
This felt wonderful, as the comfort we enjoyed underfoot went from the heel to the toes; and it lasted all day!
1000 | 25.2 mm |
Average | 19.1 mm |
Drop
As you can see in the picture below, there's a big difference in height between the ball of the foot and the heel.
After measuring both, we ended up with a drop of 11.0 mm, which is pretty much average. This just means your heel will be slightly higher than your toes, but nothing that will make your feet feel weird!
1000 | 11.3 mm |
Average | 11.1 mm |
Midsole softness
As the brand says, the combination of polyurethane and ABZORB midsole, with ABZORB cushioning at the heel, translates into a really comfortable and soft underfoot structure that our feet enjoyed for hours!
When we measured the 1000's midsole softness, our calliper returned 18.5 HA. And that's exactly how it felt: softer than average!
The best part is that, thanks to the Stability Web, we never felt our feet were sinking way too much into the shoe. This also helped us a lot when we had to spend all day walking, as our feet didn't need to make that extra effort to go back up (which is something that can happen with overly soft foams without a supportive structure).
1000 | 18.5 HA |
Average | 29.0 HA |
Insole thickness
Кроссовки new balance 550 white green.
In this case, it decided to keep things simple and go for a 4.6 mm thick piece. It added some extra points to the overall comfort levels of this shoe, so we can't complain!
1000 | 4.6 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
New balance cw997hxf true to size (45 votes).
Кроссовки new balance nb 574 beige мех | zapatillas de running New Balance maratón talla 37 entre 60 y 100
Despite its chunky exterior, the NB 1000 actually feels like a regular D medium width sneaker on foot. Let's see if the gel mould of its toebox gives the same results.
As soon as the mould solidified, we measured its widest part (between the pinkie and the big toe) with a digital caiper. The latter recorded a standard width of 92.5 mm which is on par with the average.

1000 | 92.5 mm |
Average | 92.3 mm |
New Balance Women's 411v3 in Grey Synthetic
Кроссовки new balance frash foam crag tr are hardly ever tapered and the 1000 is no exception. Its rounded (even somewhat squared) toebox shape reflected in the above-average width of 71.7 mm near the big toe.
It doesn't make the shoe's toebox wide but adds come welcome wiggle room for all-day wear.

1000 | 71.7 mm |
Average | 68.8 mm |
Toebox height
Another great surprise was finding out that our toes also had plenty of vertical space too! According to the calliper, the toebox height of this New Balance sneaker is above-average at 30.8 mm.
In other words, our toes were free to move freely in any direction.
1000 | 30.8 mm |
Average | 27.7 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
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As you can see in the video, our ankles didn't wobble much. The quality materials of this shoe made sure we felt supported laterally even if we had been walking all day long.
Torsional rigidity
Once we took this shoe to our lab, we could explain the safety we felt during our wear tests as soon as we performed our torsional rigidity test.
As you can see, our thumbs had to work hard to bend the 1000. Its chunky midsole didn't want to be twisted! After our experience on foot and on hand, we decided to give it a 4/5 on our torsional rigidity test.
1000 | 4 |
Average | 3.6 |
Женские замшевые кроссовки new balance 574
zapatillas de running New Balance neutro tope amortiguación apoyo talón.
As you can see, our thumb had to push pretty hard to make it bow. We really liked this design, as it offered us support and out-of-the-box comfort: one of the best duos one can get in a shoe!
1000 | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
zapatillas de running New Balance competición asfalto
More great news was on its way, as our calliper marked 111.9 mm when we measured this shoe's midsole width in the forefoot.
Apart from being wider than average, this figure also explains the wonderful stability we felt underfoot. You know, the wider the landing base, the more stable your feet will feel!
New Balance Calzini No Show Liner 3 Coppie.
1000 | 111.9 mm |
Average | 108.5 mm |
Midsole width - heel
We're really happy to say the heel follows up with another wider-than-average score!
Our calliper returned 90.4 mm, which means our heels had plenty of space to reposition themselves after every step.
1000 | 90.4 mm |
Average | 83.6 mm |
Flexibility / Stiffness
Despite its high torsional rigidity, this shoe bent pretty easily in the forefoot during our wear tests. This is because torsional and longitudinal flexibility are two different concepts!
Our shoe flexing tester showed that this NB kick needed only 11.7N of force to bend by 30 degrees, which is notably less than it takes on average! This translated into an easy and natural ride, as the 1000 bent pretty comfortably.

1000 | 11.7N |
Average | 14.0N |
Weight
The buffed-up look of this shoe might have made you think it was going to be heavy, but nope!
Our scale returned 13.2oz/373.0g when we took it to our lab, which is a solid 5% lighter than average. This might not sound like much to you, but it was really meaningful to our feet! We could walk for hours without them getting too tired, as the structured and soft design of this pair, added to its lightweight nature, felt incredible from sunrise to sunset.
1000 | 13.16 oz (373g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
The 1000's upper is made using suede and mesh, and we trust the latter to let the air get in and out of the shoe easily!
Our light test looked promising, as the mesh areas let the LED shine with no issues. Let's see if our smoke machine confirms our hypothesis!
Absolutely! What a wonderful display of breathability! Just look at all the smoke flowing out of the shoe. How could we ever give this New Balance any other score than a 5/5? To make our decision even easier, the poor Reebok Phase Court became a leather oven.
Thanks to our microscope, we could see the small gaps of the blue mesh that this pretty colorway features.
New balance 574 nb grey ivory white men unisex classic casual shoes ml574srp-d!
1000 | 5 |
Average | 3 |
Durability
Leather/Suede quality
To verify if the material of a shoe is authentic, we burn it using our torch and scratch it mercilessly with our awl.
As you can see, we didn't have to face a massive flame, and the material didn't end up like a super chewed chewing gum! In other words: it's authentic!
So, good looks and good quality, right New Balance?
1000 | Real leather |
Toebox durability
We always place our Dremel on the very same spot, which helps us comparing the scores of different pairs.
Unfortunately, it was the mesh area the one that had to deal with the tool. And, consequently... the results were painful to see! We couldn't give this big mess anything higher than a 1/5, which is literally the worst score possible.
Hole-y cow! (Кроссовки кросівки new balance xc-72 black!).
1000 | 1 |
Average | 3.7 |
New Balance Men's 515 in Grey White Black Suede Mesh
Sadly, things didn't get much better in the heel... They didn't get worse either, but just because that's not possible!
Another disaster! Trust us when we tell you we just wanted to close our eyes and forget these 2 durability tests even existed. With a landslide victory, our Dremel showed no mercy once again.
That's what a 1/5 on our heel padding durability test looks like. Oof!
1000 | 1 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
To measure a shoe's outsole hardness, we need to press our durometer against it.
It returned 81.3 HC, which is slightly lower than average. This means the rubber is on the softer side, but not so much for us to be worried about its durability!
1000 | 81.3 HC |
Average | 85.7 HC |
Outsole durability
Our Dremel had one last chance to get a hat trick. With 3.2N of force but this time at 10K RPM, we drilled this New Balance's outsole non-stop for 22 seconds.
And the results were not so bad! Our tread gauge returned 0.9 mm when we measured the depth of the dent, which is slightly lower than average. We were really happy about this, as it meant we could wear this shoe for hours and hours without being too worried about its outsole fading away!
1000 | 0.9 mm |
Average | 1.1 mm |
Outsole thickness
Apart from being durable, this pair's outsole is also almost as thick as the average.
At 5.0 mm, we believe New Balance was spot-on with this piece. It adds up some extra points to the overall lifespan of the shoe, and it doesn't put on any unnecessary weight.
1000 | 5.0 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
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First things first, this shoe has an outsole design that we really, really liked. Not only because of its fair rubber coverage (which also didn't make this pair heavy on foot), but also because of the multiple strategic flex grooves it features.
We have mentioned it before, but the NB 1000 includes a plastic piece in the midfoot, right between the forefoot and the heel outsole, which is called Stability Web. As its own name indicates, this detail adds non-intrusive stability to the ride, which is something we always appreciate!
Now, going back to the traction! To sum it up: we found it great. This shoe bit the floor consistently and effortlessly.
Price
After thoroughly analysing this shoe inside and outside our lab, we can say we do believe it's worth the price. The NB 1000 is neither on the cheaper nor on the more expensive side of New Balance pairs, as it comfortably sits in the middle as an all-day option with a very trendy and stylish vibe. It's made using high-quality materials, and our feet knew that as soon as we stepped in.
Nevertheless, if you're looking for something similar but more affordable, the Sneakers NEW BALANCE ML574EGO Grün is a great alternative.
1000 | $150 |
Reflective elements
Na marca New Balance!
1000 | Yes |
Tongue padding
We didn't even know it was possible to make this shoe more comfortable, but its tongue had it clear.
When we measured its padding, our calliper returned 10.5 mm, which means it's thicker than average. But this didn't really catch us by surprise, as this shoe's interiors are quite padded in general; especially the heel!
So we were pretty happy about this extra comfort without jeopardising the 1000's breathability levels. But, even though we're not talking about a heavy shoe, we believe the brand could've gone for a thinner tongue to save up some weight.
1000 | 10.5 mm |
Average | 9.3 mm |
Heel tab
The New Balance 1000 doesn't feature a heel tab, but thanks to its non-gusseted tongue we didn't feel like we needed one.
1000 | None |
Removable insole
New Balance 990 Jerry.
Ténis New Balance 574 v2 Evergreen preto cinzento bege.
1000 | Yes |