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New Balance 1300

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

New BalanceRunner shape

Reviews

15 of 19 reviews recommend it.

3 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score7.9/1019 authors

Made in USA 1300

  • True to size or large
  • All day: uncomfortable
  • Feels light

1300

  • Runs large
  • All day: comfortable

$205Premiumprice at the maker's store$200–$225 across versions

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Do New Balance 1300 run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Made in USA 1300

    • Regular fit.

Are New Balance 1300 comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.

Weight on foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.

Do feet stay dry in the rain?

Does rain get in?

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Stitching

  • Coming apart.

Made in USA 1300

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

See them on video

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1300 (Review, On Feet, Sizing) | Jawnz 101 | NB's New Creative Director

New Balance 1300 Shadow Grey - Review + On Feet

AIME LEON DORE NEW BALANCE 1300 GREEN REVIEW & ON FEET + SIZING...WERE THESE WORTH THE WAIT?

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1300 "Botanical Green": Review & On-Feet

Best looking New Balance? New Balance 1300 (How to Style | Review)

New Balance x Aimé Leon Dore 1300 Botanical Green

More videos

New Balance 1300 "Slate Grey" Review + On Foot | Teddy Santis Does It Again

New Balance 1300: so what's the big deal here?

The Aime Leon Dore New Balance 1300 AD is so Good it Made Me Do a Vlog / Review & On Feet

Aime Leon Dore x New Balance Made In USA 1300 'Botanical Green' (M1300AL) Review & On-Feet!

New Balance 1300 'National Parks' Collection

New Balance 1300 Teal National Parks On Feet

New Balance 1300 "DARK GREY" ON FEET Review + Year of the dragon 574 pick up

New Balance 1300 MiUSA x Aime Leon Dore "Navy"

RIDICULOUS! The New Balance 1300AR Green/ Grey

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About our research

Based on 21 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

New Balance 1300 vs Karhu Mestari

Also used for casual. Compare width.
New Balance 1300 vs Karhu Mestari
What mattersNew Balance 1300Karhu Mestari
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$118 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

New Balance 1300 vs Lems Primal

Also used for running and walking. Compare length.
New Balance 1300 vs Lems Primal
What mattersNew Balance 1300Lems Primal
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Some reports disagree: small.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.

Primal 2

  • All day walkingComfortable.

Primal 3

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Primal 2

  • Feels light.

Primal 3

  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$125–$130 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

New Balance 1300 vs Lems Primal Zen

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance 1300 vs Lems Primal Zen
What mattersNew Balance 1300Lems Primal Zen
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$130–$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

New Balance 1300 vs Mizuno MXR

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance 1300 vs Mizuno MXR
What mattersNew Balance 1300Mizuno MXR
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$150 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

New Balance 1300 vs New Balance 1890

Also used for walking. Compare width.
New Balance 1300 vs New Balance 1890
What mattersNew Balance 1300New Balance 1890
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.

1890

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

ABZORB 1890

  • True to size.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

1890

  • Narrow fit.

ABZORB 1890

  • Narrow fit.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$179.99–$199.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

New Balance 1300 vs New Balance 204L

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance 1300 vs New Balance 204L
What mattersNew Balance 1300New Balance 204L
Length
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

1300

  • Runs large.

Made in USA 1300

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

Made in USA 1300

  • Regular fit.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
All day on your feet
  • All dayUncomfortable.

1300

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 1300

  • All dayUncomfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Made in USA 1300

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.99–$224.99 (price at the maker's store)$119.99 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research