Length
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
NB Numeric 480
- True to size.
Numeric 480
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
New Balance 480
New BalanceCourt shape
- Reviews
16 of 23 reviews recommend it.
4 have reservations; 3 do not recommend it.
Numeric 480
- True to size or large; narrow
- Feels heavy
480
- Narrow
$100Budgettypical price at large US stores$90–$100 across stores
Find on GoogleDo New Balance 480 run big?
Reported sensations
Ankle
- Reported pain.
Width
- Reports differ: narrow or wide.
480
- Narrow fit.
NB Numeric 480
- Narrow fit.
Numeric 480
- Narrow fit.
Around the toes
- Reports differ: roomy or snug.
Are New Balance 480 comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on foot
- Feels heavy.
Numeric 480
- Feels heavy.
Do they feel hot in warm weather?
In warm weather
- Feels hot.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
- Fading.
- Creasing.
Numeric 480
- Coming apart.
2Stitching
- Broken.
Numeric 480
- Owners report no broken.
Will they keep their looks?
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
- Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
Numeric 480
- Owners describe 1–2 years 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 37 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 480 vs adidas Grand Court
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | adidas Grand Court |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
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| Toe box |
|
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| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
|
|
| Maker price | $90–$100 (typical price at large US stores) | $59.98–$69.99 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 480 vs New Balance 608
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | New Balance 608 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
608v5
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
| 608v5
|
| Toe box |
|
608v5
608
|
| All day on your feet |
|
608v5
|
| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
| 608v5
|
| Maker price | $90–$100 (typical price at large US stores) | $79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 480 vs New Balance 9060
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | New Balance 9060 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
|
| Toe box |
|
|
| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
|
|
| Maker price | $90–$100 (typical price at large US stores) | $150–$160 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 480 vs adidas Superstar
Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | adidas Superstar |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
Superstar II
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
|
| Toe box |
|
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| All day on your feet |
|
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| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
|
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 480 vs Asics Japan S
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | Asics Japan S |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
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| Toe box |
|
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| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
|
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 480 vs Converse Chuck 70
Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
| What matters | New Balance 480 | Converse Chuck 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
|
Chuck 70
|
| Width |
480
NB Numeric 480
Numeric 480
| Canvas
Low Top
Chuck 70
|
| Toe box |
| Canvas
Low Top
Chuck 70
|
| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
Numeric 480
| Canvas
Canvas Low Top
|
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-23.
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