740 Shoes bring retro running style into today’s everyday rotation
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The 740 is one of those shoes I didn’t realize I needed until I wore it. Super comfortable straight out of the box, solid support for long days on my feet, and they’ve got a look that’s somehow both classic and fresh. I’ve put some real miles on these and they just keep getting better."
Inspired by early 2000s runners, the 740 Shoe fuses retro tech and bold styling into a sneaker built for the modern grind. New Balance revives this fan-favorite silhouette with open-knit mesh for breathability, ABZORB midsole cushioning for everyday comfort, and a segmented outsole that keeps pace from morning errands to late-night hangs.
Every detail of the 740 nods to performance heritage while offering street-ready aesthetics. Angular overlays and two-tone color mesh elevate its visual game, while the molded TPU ‘N’ logo and reflective accents add classic New Balance flair. Whether it’s your first pair or a reunion with an old favorite, this daily driver is ready to run again—on your terms.
Details
- Everyday lifestyle sneaker inspired by early 2000s running shoes
- ABZORB midsole for shock-absorbing comfort and support
- Breathable mesh upper with synthetic overlays for structure
- Segmented rubber outsole delivers grip and flexibility
- Streamlined silhouette with two-tone mesh and angular detailing
- Molded TPU ‘N’ logo and reflective accents for signature style
- Unisex sizing and design for versatile appeal
- Ideal for casual wear, urban exploring, and all-day standing comfort
- Item #NEWZ1OV
- Upper Material
- synthetic mesh, TPU overlays
- Lining
- textile
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- ABZORB
- Sole
- rubber
- Activity
- casual
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4.5 based on 332 ratings
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The sneakers are reported to be comfortable and stylish. Many reviewers noted they could wear the shoes all day without discomfort. The design was praised as attractive and versatile. A few mentioned the shoes ran large, suggesting sizing down. Overall, the consensus is the sneakers are high-quality, comfortable, and fashionable.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 7, 2025
Podiatrist's Review
Akin to a sketcher - may be a retro design but not retro build quality - you can fold the shoe in half and has no heel counter. Good for sedentary job and short distances but for moderate to long walking it will wear very quickly and may cause problems. If you are heavy go for the 530's - the mrs got those and they are alot more sturdy - remember people - firm is what you are after in a shoe!
Originally reviewed on New Balance AU
October 6, 2025
Very comfortable
I have wide feet and they were so comfortable with the shoes. They make me feel like I’m ready to go for a jog
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 5, 2025
Must-have
Feels like you are walking on clouds , comfortable
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 5, 2025
narrow!!
too narrow. way too narrow. shoes are too narrow. very narrow
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 5, 2025
740 sea salt
The sneakers are very comfortable, and the color is better in real life than in the photo, I am very satisfied.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 4, 2025
The Best Shoes
I love New Balance!!! The only shoes I’ve found comfortable for my swollen feet. Great for walking and running
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 1, 2025
Disappointment
Felt very cheap on my feet. Was not expecting that
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 1, 2025
Comfortable Shoe
Super comfortable. Look really nice on. The shoe is not tight at all and plenty of room for your toes to be able to spread out.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
October 1, 2025
Great
Bought it for my son and he loves it, will buy again.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
September 30, 2025
Great looking and comfortable
Looks good with almost everything and WOW are they ever comfortable
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
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