Does the New Balance 327 Run Big or Small?
The New Balance 327 (Lifestyle) runs true to size with a standard toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the 327 fits
The New Balance 327 (Lifestyle) runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size. It has a standard toe box and low / flat arch support, with a mesh/suede upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
327 fit specs
| Category | Lifestyle |
| Length Fit | True to Size |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat |
| Upper Material | Mesh/Suede |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the 327.
| 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 327 run big or small?
The New Balance 327 runs true to size. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, order your usual size.
What size should I get in the New Balance 327?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10 in the 327. 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 327 wide or narrow?
It has a standard toe box, a neutral width that suits most feet. Upper material is mesh/suede, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the New Balance 327 have?
Arch support is rated low / flat on the 327 (Lifestyle). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the 327 to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | New Balance 327 | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | True to Size | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Standard | — |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat | — |
| Upper Material | Mesh/Suede | — |