Length
- Runs large.
992
- Reports differ: true to size or large.
Made in USA 992
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance 992
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
13 of 14 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations.
Made in USA 992
- Small to large: mixed
- All-day walking: comfortable
992
- True to size or large; narrow
$200Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store
Find on GoogleDo New Balance 992 run big?
Reported sensations
Heel
Made in USA 992
- Reported blister.
Width
992
- narrow feetSnug across the foot.
Made in USA 992
- Reports differ: regular or wide.
Around the toes
992
- Roomy.
Made in USA 992
- Roomy.
Are New Balance 992 comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All day standingUncomfortable.
- All dayComfortable.
Made in USA 992
- All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on foot
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
How do they hold up over time?
Will they keep their looks?
- Holds up with wear.
Made in USA 992
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
- Some pairs are still in use.
992
- Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
Made in USA 992
- Owners describe 3–12 months or 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.
See them on video
Is This New Balance 992 Worth The Hype? | Every Now and Then 992 “Westbound” Review
KITH - New Balance 992 - Argon - On Foot Look w/ Sizing Information
New Balance Made Size Guide (990v1–v6, 991v1/v2, 992, 993) – What Size Should You Buy?
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 992 "Calm Be The Crater": Review & On-Feet
EVERYTHING you need to know about the NEW BALANCE 992
NEW BALANCE 992 "CLASSIC GREY" REVIEW AND ON FOOT
New Balance 992: Sweet Caramel & Calcium Review by donclaudevandamme
New Balance 992 Chocolate Colorway Review
New Balance 992: The Best Shoe for All-Star Weekend? by complex_sneakers
More videos
New Balance x Every Now and Then 992 "Westbound" In-Depth Review
My honest thoughts about the New Balance 992 Sneakers.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Balance 992! | “Black & Grey” Review (2021 Release)
New Balance Made In USA 992 Core "Grey" (U992GY) Review/On-Feet!
New Balance 992 Navy Grey On Foot Review
New Balance 992 GR: The Most Comfortable Dad Shoe? Review & On Feet Video
New Balance 992 Teddy Santis 'Sea Stone' In-Depth Review & On Foot
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW BALANCE 992 - SIZING, COMFORT, WORTH THE PRICE?
New Balance 992 (M992GG) "Navy": Review & On-Feet
100 Days wearing the New Balance 992 Sneakers - My Honest Take.
THE BEST SNEAKER IS BACK! New Balance 992 “Grey” (M992GR): Review & On-Feet
New Balance 992 Grey Review — The Perfect Everyday Sneaker?
New Balance 992 "Grey" (M992GR): Review & On-Feet
PERFECT SNEAKER FOR SPRING/SUMMER! New Balance 992 “Nimbus Cloud” (M992NC): Review & On-Feet
I Wore the New Balance 992 for 7 Days… Here’s What Happened
Why The New Balance 992 Is My New Favorite
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About our research
Based on 19 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 992 vs Lems Primal
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | Lems Primal |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
Primal 2
Primal 3
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (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 992 vs Lems Primal Zen
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | Lems Primal Zen |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (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 992 vs New Balance 1890
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | New Balance 1890 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
1890
ABZORB 1890
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
1890
ABZORB 1890
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) | $179.99–$199.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
New Balance 992 vs New Balance 204L
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | New Balance 204L |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) | $119.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 992 vs New Balance 574
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | New Balance 574 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
574
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
574
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 992 vs New Balance 740
Also used for walking. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 992 | New Balance 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Width | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Toe box | 992
Made in USA 992
|
|
| All day on your feet |
Made in USA 992
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
|
| Maker price | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) | $114.99 (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