New Balance 990v5 and 990v6 sizing comparison

Very short video showing the sizing differences between the two models, they are quite different. New Balance even writes in the shoe description on the website to size down. I would definitely recommend that you try these on in store to get the correct sizing.
The V6 in black & white was just released in April 2023 (this video is made in May 2023)

[@martincalise23]

Thanks for uploading this!

[@VinG1213]

Thanks for doing this. Would be nice if new balance kept the same size guide with all their shoes.

[@Clairebaby223]

This video is extremely helpful THANK YOU!!!!

[@thematrix215]

Appreciated this

[@Everydaykaen]

I would buy the v6 because of that black lace

[@01baby57]

thanks

[@Matt-vh9vs]

wow I cant imagine how narrow the standard version is.

[@AWolfMan75]

Hey Kelly. Now that you had these shoes for over a year, did the suede and mesh stretch out and get wider around the widest part of your foot (below the toes)? Or too wide at EE? Thanks. 👍

[@CompuChef]

Yes they loosen up as they wear in, I'd suggest making sure that the sole is wide enough to support the full width of your feet, both of these are wide enough but I bought a v3 recently, they're not tight widthwise but the sole is a bit narrow, my feet don't sit flat in them.

[@AWolfMan75]

@@CompuChef Thanks. Your video seemed to suggest you normally wore D width with the v5. I guess I wanted to know if going to EE in v6 made them feel too wide after they stretched a little? I tried on a half size down in the v6 D, but they were too tight around the ball of my foot. I guess I was worried going to EE might get too wide if they started to stretch too much. Thanks.

[@GabobStrulli]

How wide is the normal 990v5 (D)? I currently wear a 993 width D and think about getting a 990v5

[@CompuChef]

I just bought a 990v3 size 9.5 width D, it is slightly longer and slightly more narrow than the 990v5

[@AWolfMan75]

Does EE not effect or widen the heel? Is it the same as a 990v5 D? I don't normally wear wide sizes.

[@CompuChef]

The heel of the v6 actually fits a bit more snug, I can’t fit my finger between the shoe and the heel with it, but I can fit my finger with the v5.

[@AWolfMan75]

​@@CompuChef The shoe is definitely longer and more narrow. My normal size is 11.5 D. When I dropped down to 11, it was too snug. A guy on the phone recommended I go down a half size and go wider (11 EE). He thought if I went a whole size down, my arch might be in the wrong place. What do you think? Unfortunately, they are hard to find, had no EE to try on, so I may have to order several pair which is always difficult. Thanks Kelly.

[@CompuChef]

@@AWolfMan75 Go with what he recommended, or you could order 2 sizes and return the one that doesn't fit in store, I believe they also send a shipping label for you to return by mail free, but check if they still offer this.

[@AWolfMan75]

@@CompuChef Where are your toes (near the end?) going a whole size down? And did it effect where your arch is? Just curious. I have one foot longer than the other, so sizing will be a little tricky with this shoe if I have to go wide too. There are no stores where I live that have them. This was the only video I found that really talked about sizing so any details you have are very appreciated. Thanks so much.

[@CompuChef]

@@AWolfMan75 have about a thumb's width of space in front of the toes on both shoes. I don't notice a difference in arch placement. My right foot is also longer so I size my shoes based on my right foot. After wearing the v6 wide for a while, they did loosen up a bit more width-wise, so unless you have a wide forefoot like I do, maybe a regular width half size down would work for you.

[@rafeelhyder2875]

I have 996 made in Vietnam, which felt a bit longer so should I try 9.5 or 9 If I buy 990 v6?

[@CompuChef]

I don't know, I've never tried on the 996

[@Poto-13]

Hello sir, I'm size 12 ¿what size I choose in nb 990 v6? Thank you for you feedback

[@Triggzthereal]

11

[@dietman]

What’s your usual size for shoes? Did you go down a size for the 990v5?

[@CompuChef]

For all New Balance my normal size is 9.5 D, stayed with that normal size for the v5 but went with 8.5 EE for the v6

[@dietman]

@@CompuChef do you get others shoes in 9.5 too? Like your Nike,hoka, adidas?

[@davitisay8817]

HELLO What is EE what is the diferend size D or EE .İ AM LEAVEN İN EUROP İ CANT FİND EE OR SAME THİNG ELES WHE HAVE ONLY D. MY SİZE 11 NORMALY WHAT SİZE İ MUST BUY. I AM BUYİNG İN İNTERNET İ CANT FİND İN THE SHOP THANKYOU FOUR YOUR HALP GOOD DAY

[@dietman]

@@davitisay8817 EE is extra wide. D is wide. The 990v6 is very narrow. D should feel like standard size for most people

[@davitisay8817]

@@dietmanthank you dietman four yor coment. My normal size is 11 us 45 europ what size i must by to 990v6 ther is a lot of videos says v6 is too long going to half size down. But im a fraid 10.5 if its to smal i find in internet 11 size is it too big for normal size 11 thank you 🙏

[@sl2608]

Same experience for me. Sent them back. Not as well made as the v5, both in fit and in materials. Poor quality. V5 materials, much more durable. Also, v6 has no padding in the tongue -- very uncomfortable, scratchy, rough material, very thin. V6 is a big step down from the v5 in quality and fit.

[@pattonPwr]

agree 100%. Wore my v6 pair for 4 months and sold it, purchased the v5 again instead (my 2nd pair). Was never comfortable with the v6, got my correct size but they felt bad.

[@sl2608]

I think New Balance persuaded a lot of KZbin sneaker heads to give the v6 glowing reviews and make the v6 sound like the hottest, best sneakers in existence. Thanks for being so honest about your experience with the v6, which was the same as mine. To me the v6 is a lot of hype with no substance or quality to match the hype, and a far inferior shoe compared to the v5. I wish there was a way to find out what the REAL sales stats are on the v6 -- including how many customers have bought and then returned them. My opinion is they will not come near the sales numbers and satisfaction the v5 received. Interesting that New Balance removed all the customer reviews from their site right after the v6 launched. Hmmmm . . .

[@sl2608]

@@pattonPwr I hated the fit of the v6. The v5 was perfect. v6 is long and narrow, with inferior materials and little support. A big fail in my opinion. I got a pair of 993 and another v5. New Balance needs to rethink the direction they're taking. They've lost their way.

[@pattonPwr]

@@sl2608 agree 100%.. Teddy Santis is going to ruin the company in a long term run. They may be richer and more popular than ever but they are loosing it...

[@sl2608]

@@pattonPwr You hit the nail on the head. Short term sales of flashy new "collabs" won't cut it in the long run. Santis took one of their best shoes, the 990v5, and ruined it. Big mistake.

[@DankPlankSam]

I always buy size 11. I've had Ultra boost 1 in 11 and too tight but 11.5 were too long. I've had nikes at size 11 with bad heel slip but deal with it. I have nb 860v13 at size 11.5 and 990v6 at 11. Safe to say all shoes are inconsistent

[@Poto-13]

I'm size 12 ¿what size I choose in theese? Thank you

[@Matt-vh9vs]

Take out the flimsy insole on the ultraboosts , it does nothing for comfort and makes the shoe way too tight

[@hockysa]

damn. if that's the wide shoe that's useless for me. I currently have the v5 8.5 extra wide