Catalogue/New Balance/996 v2 Kids
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83Score

CoreScore breakdown

4,120 reviews · 8 expert tests

Comfort84
Durability83
Performance75
Value88
Fit accuracy88

New Balance

996 v2 Kids

Heritage fit. Growing feet.

Weight

230g

Heel drop

8mm

Stack

22mm

streetroadRemovable insole

Best for

All-day wearActive kidsWide feetComfortable school shoe

Not ideal for

Very sporty activities

Best price

$65

RRP

$65

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Lab measurements

Weight

230g

UK size 9 men's

Heel drop

8mm

Moderate

Heel stack

22mm

Forefoot stack

14mm

Midsole hardness

38HC

Medium

Energy return

46%

Higher = bouncier

Toebox width

94mm

Breathability

68/100

Outsole grip

78/100

Flexibility

66/100

Heel counter

3/5

Ankle hold

Sustainability

18%

Recycled content

02

Fit guide

Sizing specs

SizingWide option available — great for growing feet.
Size rangeUK 8.5 infant–6 (GS)
Width optionsD, 2E
Arch supportneutral
Removable insoleYes
Orthotic readyYes

Best for

All-day wear
Active kids
Wide feet
Comfortable school shoe

Not ideal for

Very sporty activities
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Price tracker

7-month price history

$65
Oct
$62
Nov
$55
Dec
$65
Jan
$59
Feb
$65
Mar
$61
Apr

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Construction

upper

Suede + mesh

midsole

ABZORB cushioning

outsole

Carbon rubber

insole

Removable

heel Counter

Internal

lacing

Traditional

05

What people say

4,120

Reviews

8

Expert tests

83

Sentiment

What people love

Wide width option
Durable suede
Comfortable for all day

Common complaints

More expensive for kids' shoe
Suede gets dirty quickly