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Both are New Balance models, but lasts differ. 327 is labeled Runs Narrow (True to size in length; half up if wide or between sizes). 574 is True to Size (Start TTS; use 2E/4E for width — half up only if D still snug).
New Balance 327 is usually true to size in length but slimmer through midfoot and toe than 574/990s. Narrow-to-average feet TTS; wide feet often go half up because wide widths are rarely offered. Coming from Nike, some also prefer half up.
574 is generally true to size in length with an accommodating SL-2 forefoot, but some owner datasets call standard D snug and prefer half up. Prefer official 2E/4E over guessing length if you already know you need wide. TTS vs half-up camps both appear — Partial.
Use the table below as a starting point from fit offsets — then confirm with try-on or returns. Width can matter more than length between these two.
| 327 | 574 | |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Runs Narrow | True to Size |
| Advice | True to size in length; half up if wide or between sizes | Start TTS; use 2E/4E for width — half up only if D still snug |
| Width | Tapered midfoot/toebox; no wide option on most colorways | SL-2 last — wider forefoot than many lifestyle NBs; order wide widths if you normally wear wide |
| Break-in | Light — suede/mesh softens but shape stays slim | Minimal |
| Fit offset | +0 | +0 |
| Confidence | medium | medium |
If the left model fits at the listed size, start here in the right model (chart + fit offsets).
| If 327 fits | Try 574 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| US 7 | US 7 | offset +0 |
| US 7.5 | US 7.5 | offset +0 |
| US 8 | US 8 | offset +0 |
| US 8.5 | US 8.5 | offset +0 |
| US 9 | US 9 | offset +0 |
| US 9.5 | US 9.5 | offset +0 |
| US 10 | US 10 | offset +0 |
| US 10.5 | US 10.5 | offset +0 |
| US 11 | US 11 | offset +0 |
| US 12 | US 12 | offset +0 |
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