Quick answer: the New Balance 9060 fits true to size. Buy your usual US sneaker size, even with wide feet, and only go half a size down if your feet are narrow.

That's the short version. Below is how the 9060 actually wears, how it compares with the Nike and New Balance pairs you already own, and how to convert women's and kids' sizes so you get it right first time.

Updated November 2026 by Josh Cole, I'm Your Wardrobe

Photo: @drakeshaffer_ via Pinterest

Do New Balance 9060s run big?

No. Every sizing source we checked lands on the same answer: true to size. The Sole Supplier, Captain Creps, Solefeed and SneakerLens all tell you to take your normal size. The reason people ask is the shape. The 9060 has a chunky, flared sole and a wide forefoot, so it looks big on foot, and some buyers feel extra room around the toes. That room is width, not length. Your toes should sit about a thumb's width from the front, exactly like any other true-to-size sneaker.

If you've never worn New Balance before, start from your Nike or Jordan US size and use the chart below to double-check against your foot length in cm.

New Balance 9060 size chart (US, UK, EU and cm)

The 9060 is sold in unisex sizes, labelled US men's with the women's equivalent alongside. This is New Balance's official chart for men's and unisex shoes.

Source: official New Balance men's and unisex footwear size chart (newbalance.co.uk size and width guide, cross-checked with newbalance.com). Selected sizes shown; New Balance advises taking the larger size if you're between two.

What if I have wide feet?

Stay true to size. The Sole Supplier says you shouldn't need to size up even with wide feet, and Solefeed and Captain Creps agree the 9060 suits wider feet at your normal size. That's handy, because the 9060 only comes in New Balance's standard D width. There is no 2E version to hunt for, so the wide toe box does the work instead. Going up half a size just adds length, which leads to heel slip and creasing in the wrong place.

What if I have narrow feet?

This is the one case where a change makes sense. Solefeed and SneakerLens both suggest narrow feet can go half a size down for a snugger lockdown and less heel slip. If you're narrow but between sizes, try your normal size first with the laces pulled through the top eyelet.

How does the 9060 compare with other sneakers?

Compare by US size, never the UK number. On the official charts a US men's 9 is a UK 8.5 in New Balance but a UK 8 in Nike, so a UK figure off a Nike box can leave you half a size out.

Based on the sizing guidance from The Sole Supplier, Captain Creps, Solefeed and SneakerLens, and Nike's own advice to go half a size down in the Air Force 1.

• Nike Dunk Low and Jordan 1: same US size. Both fit true to size, as our Dunk size guide and Jordan 1 size guide explain.
• Air Force 1: Nike recommends half a size down in AF1s, so if you did that, your 9060 is usually half a size above your AF1. More in our Air Force 1 size guide.
• 2002R and 550: same length, but the 9060 is wider and softer underfoot. If you went half up in a snug 2002R, you probably don't need to here.

For every other New Balance model, see our full New Balance size guide.

Women's and kids' 9060 sizing

On New Balance's chart, US women's is 1.5 sizes above US men's. Subtract 1.5 from your women's size to get the unisex size: a women's 8.5 is a men's 7, and a women's 10 is a men's 8.5. Our product pages show both numbers on every size, for example "7 US (8.5 Women's)".

Big kid sizes match the men's number on New Balance's chart, so a 4Y is the same length as a men's 4. That means smaller feet can often grab grade-school pairs like the 9060 Sea Salt White, which runs from 4Y to 7Y (women's 5.5 to 8.5).

Why does the 9060 feel so comfortable?

New Balance launched the 9060 in 2022, introducing it through an early collaboration with Joe Freshgoods before the inline release. The design borrows from the 99X series and 2000s runners like the 860v2. Underfoot it uses ABZORB cushioning plus SBS cushioning in the heel, which Captain Creps says softens heel strike. Solefeed rates it softer underfoot than the 990v6, and that plush feel is a big part of why people are happy to stay in their usual size.

How to measure your feet in cm

Stand on a sheet of paper against a wall, mark the tip of your longest toe, and measure from the wall to the mark. Do both feet in the afternoon, when they're at their largest, and use the bigger number. Match it to the cm column above. If you fall between two sizes, New Balance says to take the larger one.

Where to buy New Balance 9060 in NZ

Every pair at I'm Your Wardrobe is authentic and inspected before it ships, with free NZ shipping on every order and Afterpay at checkout. Shop the full New Balance 9060 collection or everything in New Balance. Popular pairs right now:

• New Balance 9060 Rain Cloud Grey
• New Balance 9060 Black Castlerock Grey
• Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 9060 Baby Shower Blue
• New Balance 9060 Black Cat

Wrong size? See our returns and exchanges policy. For more brand guides, visit our NZ buying guides.

New Balance 9060 sizing FAQ

Do New Balance 9060s run big or small?

Neither. The 9060 fits true to size, so buy your usual US sneaker size. The toe box is roomy, so it can feel a touch generous on narrow feet, but the length matches the standard New Balance chart.

Should I size up in the 9060 if I have wide feet?

No. Most wide-footed buyers are fine in their usual size because the 9060's toe box is naturally wide. It's only made in standard D width, so there is no 2E version to look for, and sizing up would just add length.

Should I go half a size down in the 9060?

Only if you have narrow feet. A half size down gives a snugger lockdown and stops heel slip. Everyone else should stay true to size.

Is the 9060 the same size as Nike Dunks and Jordan 1s?

Yes. Use the same US size you wear in Dunk Lows and Jordan 1s. If you sized down in Air Force 1s, your 9060 size is usually half a size above your AF1 size.

How do I convert women's sizes for the 9060?

The 9060 is sold in unisex sizes labelled US men's. On New Balance's chart, women's is 1.5 sizes above men's, so a women's 8.5 buys a US men's 7, and a women's 10 buys a men's 8.5.