Updated 3 Nov 2026
Is the New Balance 327 worth it?
Yes — if your feet aren't wide.
It's light, breathes well and is better cushioned than it looks, and the oversized N and chunky lugs make it stand out. The toe box is narrow, so wider feet should go half a size up or pick something else. The heel padding wears through sooner than the rest of the shoe.
83%of 106 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Light and breathable
- Well cushioned for its size
- Bold retro look
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What owners say
Most verified owners are happy with the look and comfort; only a handful of complaints, mostly about a small or narrow fit.
Good to know
- Narrow at the toes: with wider feet, go half a size up.
- The heel lining wears through before the rest of the shoe.
- Some owners find it runs small.
From 106 buyer ratings at Otto (Germany), every complaint read by us, November 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Looks greatMentioned a lot
- ComfortableMentioned a lot
- True to sizeAlso mentioned
What they complain about
Hardly any: just 18 of 106 owners gave it 3 stars or fewer, and no complaint came up often enough to list.
Get it if…
- You want a light, eye-catching retro shoe.
- Your feet are normal or narrow.
- You want something cool for summer.
Skip it if…
- You have wide feet — get the 574.
- You want heel padding that lasts years.
More on the NB 327
How we reached this verdict
RunRepeat's lab rated it 90/100: light at 301 g, breathable and well cushioned, with weak heel padding durability. Captain Creps found the toe box narrow and suggests half a size up for wide feet. Otto's verified buyers are mostly happy, with only a handful of complaints.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: New Balance 327, Captain Creps: New Balance 327 fit, New Balance (specs), RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-1130, RunRepeat: adidas Samba OG, RunRepeat: adidas Gazelle, RunRepeat: New Balance 530, RunRepeat: New Balance 9060, RunRepeat: Nike Air Force 1 '07, RunRepeat: Reebok Club C 85, RunRepeat: Nike Dunk Low, RunRepeat: New Balance 550, RunRepeat: New Balance 574, RunRepeat: Nike Air Max SC, RunRepeat: Vans Old Skool, RunRepeat: New Balance 2002R, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-NYC, Captain Creps: sizing guides, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 3 Nov 2026How we decide