Verified brand-to-brand conversionNike vs New Balance shoe sizing
A Nike US 10 is about a New Balance US 9 (EU 42.5) in men's sizes. New Balance fits about a full size bigger at the same printed size, so expect to take about a full size down in New Balance, based on both brands' official size charts.
Matched by foot length from both brands' published size charts · Updated July 2026
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Nike to New Balance size chart
Each row matches by foot length, the key both brands print their charts in. Sizes outside either brand's published range are not shown.
Men's
| Nike US | Foot (cm) | New Balance US | New Balance EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22.0 | 4 | 36 |
| 4.5 | 22.4 | 4.5 | 37 |
| 5 | 22.9 | 5 | 37.5 |
| 5.5 | 23.3 | 5.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 23.7 | 5.5 | 38 |
| 6.5 | 24.1 | 6 | 38.5 |
| 7 | 24.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 |
| 7.5 | 25.0 | 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 25.4 | 7.5 | 40.5 |
| 8.5 | 25.8 | 8 | 41.5 |
| 9 | 26.2 | 8 | 41.5 |
| 9.5 | 26.7 | 8.5 | 42 |
| 10 | 27.1 | 9 | 42.5 |
| 10.5 | 27.5 | 9.5 | 43 |
| 11 | 27.9 | 10 | 44 |
| 11.5 | 28.3 | 10.5 | 44.5 |
| 12 | 28.8 | 11 | 45 |
| 12.5 | 29.2 | 11 | 45 |
| 13 | 29.6 | 11.5 | 45.5 |
| 13.5 | 30.0 | 12 | 46.5 |
| 14 | 30.5 | 12.5 | 47 |
| 14.5 | 30.9 | 13 | 47.5 |
| 15 | 31.3 | 13 | 47.5 |
| 15.5 | 31.7 | 14 | 49 |
Women's
| Nike US | Foot (cm) | New Balance US | New Balance EU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21.1 | 4 | 34 |
| 4.5 | 21.6 | 4.5 | 34.5 |
| 5 | 22.1 | 5 | 35 |
| 5.5 | 22.4 | 5.5 | 36 |
| 6 | 22.9 | 6 | 36.5 |
| 6.5 | 23.3 | 6.5 | 37 |
| 7 | 23.7 | 6.5 | 37 |
| 7.5 | 24.1 | 7 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 24.6 | 7.5 | 38 |
| 8.5 | 24.9 | 8 | 39 |
| 9 | 25.4 | 8.5 | 40 |
| 9.5 | 25.9 | 9 | 40.5 |
| 10 | 26.2 | 9 | 40.5 |
| 10.5 | 26.7 | 9.5 | 41 |
| 11 | 27.1 | 10 | 41.5 |
| 11.5 | 27.5 | 10.5 | 42.5 |
| 12 | 27.9 | 11 | 43 |
How Nike and New Balance actually compare
Nike and New Balance exhibit the greatest size discrepancy among major sneaker brands in our dataset. 02 inches) to the same US size. Consequently, a foot that fits a Nike men's 10 would roughly align with a New Balance size 9 according to each brand's size charts.
5. This highlights the importance of not using a single offset for both men's and women's sizes, as generic conversion tables might suggest. When trying New Balance for the first time, measure your foot length in centimeters (or inches) and consult the New Balance chart directly instead of relying solely on your Nike size.
Fit varies by model
Nike
Of 210 tracked Nike models, 27 run large. The rest fit true to the chart. The table above is the brand's standard chart, so check the model before sizing.
Nike vs New Balance: common questions
Does New Balance run bigger or smaller than Nike?
New Balance runs about a full size bigger than Nike: the same foot takes a lower number in New Balance, consistently across the size range. For example, a Nike US 10 maps to a New Balance US 9.
Can I buy New Balance in my Nike size?
No. The number on the box means a different foot length in each brand, which is why a straight size-for-size swap misfits. Use the table above or the converter to translate properly.
How do I convert my Nike size to New Balance?
Find your Nike size in the table above and read across, or use the converter with your exact size. The most reliable method is your measured foot length in centimeters: both brands publish their charts against it, so it translates without guesswork. Half sizes round to the nearest size the brand actually makes.
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Brand size charts: Nike size chart · New Balance size chart
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