FEW FOOTWEAR brands have the power to emanate an entire legacy with just one glance. We’ve seen the weight of checks over stripes, but only one company commands attention using just a single letter. Enter New Balance: the Boston-based sportswear heavyweight that has grown to one of the largest sports apparel and footwear manufacturers in the world.

In its 100+ year history, New Balance sneakers have gone from the ultimate dad shoe to a footwear mainstay for any modern man. Historically New Balance shoes have touted a cushy, almost geriatric-inspired silhouette emblazoned with a signature capital “N”. Over time, the brand evolved into the shoe of choice for design-centric leaders like Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. And in recent years, high-profile collaborations with of-the-moment brands like Aimé Leon Doré, Todd Snyder, Stone Island, and Casablanca have secured New Balance its rightful place in today’s stylish sneaker landscape.

With seemingly endless options in the market, it’s a little overwhelming to delve into the world of NB if you’re on the hunt for a new pair of kicks. Below, our top ten selects for the best New Balance shoes for men in 2023.

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The 550 pays tribute to the brand’s original basketball shoe worn by pro athletes in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The 550’s clean, low-profile silhouette has been becoming more popular with collaborations like the sold-out Aimé Leon Doré.

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If this is your first pair of New Balance shoes, opt for the iconic 574. At the time of its release, the 574 was setting the sneaker bar using groundbreaking technology and premium materials. Today, it is the pinnacle of New Balance’s unassuming and boundary-defying style.

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This iteration of the 990 series sports a lush leather, suede and synthetic upper with a subtler approach to the brand’s signature consonant. While the ABZORB midsole technology is designed for performance-level cushioning and support, you’ll want to keep the 991’s with their premium materials for the style.

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Dad shoe seekers—rejoice! With a casual 2000s running-inspired silhouette, the New Balance 530 is the ultimate throwback sneaker.

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Look familiar? The 5740 is New Balance’s answer to an updated version of their signature 647 style, including a few technical advancements like a slimmer silhouette and exaggerated, tech-inspired details.

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The 9060 shoe reinterprets the techy, futuristic elements of New Balance’s Y2K era 99X models. These chunky, geometric low-tops help to balance out a wider silhouette.

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The 1906R’s columnal, contrast cushion soles bring us back to simpler times. These 2000s-throwback running trainers might be New Balance’s sleekest sneakers to date.

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After a hugely successful run in the ‘90s, sneakerheads were thrilled with the reintroduction of the 997H sneakers. A huge part of the 997H’s aesthetic appeal is that it is both geometric and flattering thanks to colorblocking and a balanced outsole.

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The 1500 is New Balance’s lightweight, elevated sneaker made from a range of premium materials like hand-crafted Harris Tweed and textured leather. This is a favorite silhouette and collaboration of choice for style-setting brands like J. Crew.

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The 2002R is the sleeker, modernized version of New Balance’s iconic 2002 dad shoe. To take this style a step further, you can now cop a mule version if you prefer a slide silhouette.