new balance knowledge base

No single technology meets all the needs of a quality athletic shoe. As a result, New Balance has developed a comprehensive system of technologically innovative components and materials providing everything from motion control to shock absorption. Each shoe that New Balance produces has a number of these components designed to meet the performance objectives for a given style.

	width sizing Information about New Balance's width-sizing philosophy and tips for determining your New Balance shoe size.
	apparel sizing Information about New Balance's apparel sizes and tips for determining your size.
	new balance suspension system  A comprehensive diagram of all the possible components comprising a New Balance shoe. (file size = 100KB)
	shoe lasts Definitions and diagrams covering New Balance's shoe lasts. (SL1, SL2, AL2...)
	footbed construction Diagrams and details of a shoe's footbed construction, which correlates to shoe stability, cushioning, and motion control characteristics.
	made in the usa New Balance's stance on manufacturing and production in the United States.
	glossary Terms and definitions of the many components featured in New Balance shoes.