Length
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
T500
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance T500
New BalanceCourt shape
- Reviews
4 of 8 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 3 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: Small to large: mixed
- Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy
- Heel: Reported rubbing
Where can you wear it?
- All day on your feet: reports differ
- Warm days: feels hot
- Feels heavy on foot
- Worn for casual, walking
$110Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores
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Reported sensations
Forefoot
T500
- Reported pressure.
Heel
- Reported rubbing.
T500
- Reported blister.
Width
T500
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
T500
- Roomy.
Are New Balance T500 comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All dayComfortable.
T500
- All dayUncomfortable.
Weight on foot
T500
- Feels heavy.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
T500
- Feels hot.
After the rain
- Damage reported.
How do they hold up over time?
Will they keep their looks?
T500
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
- 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 18 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 T500 vs New Balance 1906R
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | New Balance 1906R |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $109.99–$110 (typical price at large US stores) | $155 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-23.
New Balance T500 vs New Balance 2002R
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | New Balance 2002R |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $109.99–$110 (typical price at large US stores) | $144.99–$145 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance T500 vs adidas Forum Low
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | adidas Forum Low |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance T500 vs Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance T500 vs Converse Chuck 70
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | Converse Chuck 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
|
Chuck 70
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| Width |
| Canvas
Low Top
Chuck 70
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| Toe box |
| Canvas
Low Top
Chuck 70
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
| Canvas
Canvas Low Top
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-23.
New Balance T500 vs Converse Jack Purcell
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance T500 | Converse Jack Purcell |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research