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1540v3 Running Shoe

New Balance

Women

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Details & care

Built to deliver reliable stability at any distance, this performance running shoe sits on a fusion of technologies that gently cushion and align each stride. Mesh insets in the upper keep things breathable, while engineered rubber ensures targeted durability in the tread. The shoe is part of the signature New Balance Made collection that's been manufactured in the USA for more than 75 years.

  • Stability: helps maintain comfortable foot alignment with targeted cushioning and support
  • Removable cushioned insole allows for custom orthotics
  • ENCAP® midsole fuses EVA cushioning with a durable, supportive polyurethane shell
  • ROLLBAR® construction provides mile-after-mile motion control and stability
  • Ndurance™ rubber withstands wear in critical areas of the tread
  • Synthetic and textile upper and lining/rubber and synthetic sole
  • Made in the USA
  • New Balance has received the Fair Labor Association accreditation, which signifies that the company has effective systems and procedures in place to successfully uphold fair labor standards throughout its supply chains, including strategies and tools to address and improve working conditions
  • Item #6165496
  • Core Product ID 333335X8LB

Size info

  • True to size.
  • B(medium), D(extra wide).

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New Balance began in Boston in 1906 selling arch supports to police officers, waiters and others who worked on their feet. Today this global leader in athletic products is committed to quality and craftsmanship. New Balance describes itself as a fearlessly independent company that doesn't answer to anyone but its customers.

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Most helpful positive review

Nov 1, 2022

Finally New Wide Sneakers!

Have been watching for a while for new wide width New Balance sneakers. They are Comfortable, practical and just what I wanted. I do wish there were more wide width shoes that are current, so you don't have the old lady look. That said, if Nordstrom would carry more I'd buy more.
KarenGfl
8found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Aug 5, 2023

Not for running

Overall look and design is nice. However, I found these shoes far too stiff and unyielding for running. They were also heavy and thick on the feet and, at least in the pair I received, one arch was discernibly higher and harder under foot than the other. They might work as walking shoes for some.
Kiwiannatoo
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Jan 6, 2023

They run huge and are not made in USA

As per NB website, they stopped making them in USA in 2021. They are made in Vietnam, they outsourced the manufacturing yet the price stayed high despite that. They run huge and my feet are not tiny. I will try a smaller size to see if they can work.
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Lishopping
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14found this helpful
Nov 1, 2022

Finally New Wide Sneakers!

Have been watching for a while for new wide width New Balance sneakers. They are Comfortable, practical and just what I wanted. I do wish there were more wide width shoes that are current, so you don't have the old lady look. That said, if Nordstrom would carry more I'd buy more.
Width: True to width
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True to width
Wide
Size purchased:
8
Width purchased:
D
Color:
Silver
KarenGfl
8found this helpful
Aug 5, 2023

Not for running

Overall look and design is nice. However, I found these shoes far too stiff and unyielding for running. They were also heavy and thick on the feet and, at least in the pair I received, one arch was discernibly higher and harder under foot than the other. They might work as walking shoes for some.
Verified purchase
Kiwiannatoo
6found this helpful
Apr 18, 2023

Nice shoe

Like this shoe a lot. I purchased in usual New Balance size, 8D. It is the SL-2 last, which is wider and deeper in the toe box, like the NB 940. I add replace the inserts with OTC orthotics, like superfeet.
Size purchased:
8 wide
Width purchased:
wide
Verified purchase
malimi
4found this helpful
Jan 17, 2023

1540V3 Running Shoe

Great shoe as always with New Balance. Unfortunately these run large and will return. No smaller size available.
Fit: Runs slightly large
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Size purchased:
6.5
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W
Color:
Blue
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Ms ChicagoPHX
4found this helpful
Dec 30, 2022

Great pair of shoes

Perfect for me!
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Sudeme
1found this helpful
Nov 23, 2025

the best shoes I ever have

I wish buy another pair, unfortunate they sold out my size. Sadly NB does not produce them anymore.
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Size purchased:
11EE
Usual size:
11
Color:
SILVER
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An25
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Sept 18, 2025

The best shoes for narrow feet

Well, since I am a person with narrow feet, I have been getting New Balance for a very long time. They have always been super comfortable and long lasting.
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Lofingls
Sept 13, 2025

Heavy

These shoes aren't very comfortable for running; they're heavy and lack any cushioning! Very disappointed!
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Ok Dokkie
Sept 3, 2025

Great walking shoe

Highly recommend these shoes ! Excellent fit , true to size , great ankle and foot stability , on time shipping
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Karen S
Aug 24, 2025

NB shoes

Great shoe wore 1540 around 15 yrs also 860. New 860 had to bring back old ones better. Same with 1540 to bad wore new balance for 25 yrs
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Piggy
Aug 20, 2025

very supportive

excellent stability; fits well with my custom orthotic
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