Shopping Guides
Nike vs New Balance: which everyday trainer is actually worth the money
Two brands, one treadmill, eight weeks. Where the price difference shows up — and where it does not.
Both brands make excellent daily trainers. The difference is in the fit profile and how the foam behaves after 300 kilometres.
Fit first
Nike runs narrow through the midfoot; New Balance runs wider and offers more width options. If you have a wide foot, the cheaper New Balance is the better buy before discounts even apply.
Where the coupons land
Nike discounts new members hard; New Balance discounts seasonal colourways. Buy Nike as a new customer, buy New Balance at the end of a season.
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