Length
204L
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
New Balance 204L
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
11 of 13 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 1 does not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or small
- Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy
Where can you wear it?
- All day on your feet
- Wet ground: grip holds
- Feels light on foot
- Worn for walking, casual
$120Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store
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Do New Balance 204L run big?
Reported sensations
Width
204L
- wide feetNarrow fit.
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
204L
- thick socksRoomy.
Are New Balance 204L comfortable all day?
Through the day
204L
- All dayComfortable.
Weight on foot
204L
- Feels light.
Where do they grip or slip?
Grip underfoot
204L
- Holds on wet ground.
How do they hold up over time?
Will they keep their looks?
204L
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
204L
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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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.
How we put the guide together →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 204L vs Lems Primal
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | Lems Primal |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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Primal 2
Primal 3
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| Width |
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Primal 2
Primal 3
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| Toe box |
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Primal 2
Primal 3
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| All day on your feet |
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Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $125–$130 (regular price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 204L vs Lems Primal Zen
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | Lems Primal Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $130–$150 (regular price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 204L vs New Balance 1890
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | New Balance 1890 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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1890
ABZORB 1890
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| Width |
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1890
ABZORB 1890
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $179.99–$199.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 204L vs New Balance 740
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | New Balance 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $114.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 204L vs New Balance 991
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | New Balance 991 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
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| Width |
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991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
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| Toe box |
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991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
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| All day on your feet |
|
991v2
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| Weight on the foot |
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991 Made in UK
Made in UK
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| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 204L vs New Balance 992
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 204L | New Balance 992 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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992
Made in USA 992
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| Width |
| 992
Made in USA 992
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| Toe box |
| 992
Made in USA 992
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| All day on your feet |
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Made in USA 992
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
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