Does the New Balance 990v5 Run Big or Small?
The New Balance 990v5 (Performance Lifestyle) runs true to size with a wide toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the 990v5 fits
The New Balance 990v5 (Performance Lifestyle) runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size. It has a wide toe box and high arch support, with a mesh/pigskin suede upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
990v5 fit specs
| Category | Performance Lifestyle |
| Length Fit | True to Size |
| Toe Box Profile | Wide |
| Arch Support | High |
| Upper Material | Mesh/Pigskin Suede |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the 990v5.
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 36 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 4 | 37 | 23 |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 6 | 5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6 | 39 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | 29 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 30 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | 30.5 |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | 31 |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 31.5 |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | 32 |
| 14.5 | 13.5 | 48.5 | 32.5 |
| 15 | 14 | 49 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the New Balance 990v5 run big or small?
The New Balance 990v5 runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size.
What size should I get in the New Balance 990v5?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10 in the 990v5. A US 9 foot maps to about US 9 and a US 11 to about US 11, because the model runs true to size.
Is the New Balance 990v5 wide or narrow?
It has a wide toe box with extra room across the forefoot. Upper material is mesh/pigskin suede, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the New Balance 990v5 have?
Arch support is rated high on the 990v5 (Performance Lifestyle). Expect a structured, cushioned ride.
Compare the 990v5 to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | New Balance 990v5 | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | True to Size | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Wide | — |
| Arch Support | High | — |
| Upper Material | Mesh/Pigskin Suede | — |