Length
740
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance 740
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
11 of 15 reviews recommend it.
4 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: Small to large: mixed
- Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy and tight: reports differ
- Arch: Reported blister
Where can you wear it?
- Standing all day
- Walking all day
- Wet ground: grip holds
- Feels light on foot
- Worn for walking, travel
$115Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store
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Do New Balance 740 run big?
Reported sensations
Under the arch
740
- Reported blister.
Width
740
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Around the toes
740
- Reports differ: roomy or tight.
Are New Balance 740 comfortable all day?
Through the day
740
- All day standingComfortable.
- All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on foot
740
- Feels light.
How do they grip on ice?
Grip on ice
740
- Holds.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
740
- Creasing.
2Stitching
740
- Broken.
How long have people worn them?
740
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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About our research
Based on 23 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 740 vs Lems Primal
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | 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 |
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Maker price | $114.99 (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 740 vs Lems Primal Zen
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | 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 | $114.99 (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 740 vs New Balance 1890
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | 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 | $114.99 (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 740 vs New Balance 204L
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | New Balance 204L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $114.99 (price at the maker's store) | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 740 vs New Balance 991
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | New Balance 991 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
|
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
|
| Toe box |
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991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
| All day on your feet |
|
991v2
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
|
| Maker price | $114.99 (price at the maker's store) | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 740 vs New Balance 992
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 740 | New Balance 992 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
|
992
Made in USA 992
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| Width |
| 992
Made in USA 992
|
| Toe box |
| 992
Made in USA 992
|
| All day on your feet |
|
Made in USA 992
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $114.99 (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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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research