New Balance 255 low-top sneakers | 700+ shoes reviewed and cut in half

24 currently testing

32 bought and to be tested

We review shoes

Reviews

Running Running
Hiking Hiking
Track and XC Track and XC
Walking Walking
Training Training
Basketball Basketball
Tennis Tennis
Sneakers Sneakers

Guides

We go down the rabbit hole when it comes to running shoe technologies, features, and lab tests. See all our in-depth guides.

The ultimate guide to running shoe foams
new balance 754 mens black autumn fall winter boots
Why cutting running shoes in half is key to measuring Impact Now
The role of heel Factory in running shoes
A runner's guide to choosing the right toebox
nike alphafly 3 atomknit 3 21208064 1440 21251583 250
The definitive guide to running shoe breathability
nike alphafly 3 023 21254779 250
All you need to know about rockered running shoes
How brands' heel-to-toe drop measurements differ from reality in running shoes
Understanding the differences in men's and women's running shoes
Zapatillas de deporte beis y blancas 574 de New Balance
In-depth insights into running shoe outsoles (road & trail)
How much does the weight vary across different running shoe sizes?

Latest reviews

ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS GT 1000 13
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 31
adidas adizero prime x 2 strung 21683218 250
Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
New Balance 550 White Varsity Orange Syracuse Me
New Balance 550 White Varsity Orange Syracuse Me
On Cloudsurfer Trail
On Cloudsurfer Trail
For other New Balance news
For other New Balance news
Hoka Speedgoat 6
Hoka Speedgoat 6
nike zegama 2 21657039 250
Características New balance Tênis Running Fresh Foam 1080 V11
New Balance 255 low-top sneakers
New Balance 255 low-top sneakers

New Balance 255 low-top sneakers | Popular reviews

Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Clifton 9
Hoka Bondi 8
Hoka Bondi 8
Nike Alphafly 3
Nike Alphafly 3
Hoka Mach 6
Hoka Mach 6
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 4
Brooks Ghost Max
Brooks Ghost Max
preview new balance 550 black white
preview new balance 550 black white
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
ASICS Superblast
ASICS Superblast
Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3

Testing process

New Balance isnt alone in taking this approach - Cut in half
1. We cut shoes in half to be able to see what's inside and do accurate tests.
New Balance isnt alone in taking this approach - 20 parameters
2. In our lab, we measure and assess over 20 parameters for each shoe.
New Balance isnt alone in taking this approach - Comparing the results
3. Our tests are standardized, and our results are comparable.
New Balance isnt alone in taking this approach - Wear test
4. We also wear test shoes in their appropriate settings.
New Balance isnt alone in taking this approach - No bias
5. New Balance 1300 Gray Yellow.
newyorktimes_gs bbc_gs wsj_gs guardian_gs thewashingtonpost_gs