Length
- True to size.
991 Made in UK
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
Made in UK
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
991v2
- True to size.
New Balance 991
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
16 of 21 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 4 do not recommend it.
Made in UK
- True to size or large
- Feels light
991 Made in UK
- True to size or large
- Feels light
$270Premiumprice at the maker's store
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Do New Balance 991 run big?
Reported sensations
Forefoot
991 Made in UK
- Reported pressure.
Made in UK
- Reported pressure.
Width
- Reports differ: narrow or wide.
991 Made in UK
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Made in UK
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
991v2
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Around the toes
- Reported blister.
- Reports differ: roomy or tight.
991 Made in UK
- Tight.
Made in UK
- Roomy.
991v2
- Roomy.
Are New Balance 991 comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All dayComfortable.
991v2
- All dayUncomfortable.
- Short wearUncomfortable.
Weight on foot
- Feels light.
991 Made in UK
- Feels light.
Made in UK
- Feels light.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Stitching
- Coming apart.
991 Made in UK
- Broken.
Made in UK
- Broken.
2Upper
- Tearing.
3Outsole
Made in UK
- Coming apart.
4Sole
Made in UK
- Coming apart.
Will they keep their looks?
- Shows wear quickly.
991 Made in UK
- Holds up with wear.
Made in UK
- Holds up with wear.
991v2
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
Made in UK
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
991v2
- 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 36 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 991 vs Lems Primal
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | Lems Primal |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Toe box |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| All day on your feet |
991v2
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Weight on the foot |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Maker price | $269.99 (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 991 vs Lems Primal Zen
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | Lems Primal Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Toe box |
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 | $269.99 (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 991 vs New Balance 1890
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | New Balance 1890 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
1890
ABZORB 1890
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
1890
ABZORB 1890
|
| Toe box |
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 | $269.99 (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 991 vs New Balance 204L
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | New Balance 204L |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Toe box |
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 | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
New Balance 991 vs New Balance 574
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | New Balance 574 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
574
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Toe box |
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
|
574
|
| Maker price | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 991 vs New Balance 740
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 991 | New Balance 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Width |
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
|
| Toe box |
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 | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) | $114.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.
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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research