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Its versatility, combined with superior comfort, makes it a standout in both style and wearability. If you're looking for a sneaker that combines retro charm with modern comfort, the New Balance 327 is a great choice.","reviewer_name":"Wendy B."},{"date":"July 8, 2024","tags":["Sizing & Fit"],"title":"Un coup de coeur","rating":5,"content":"J'adore ces espadrilles. Un réel coup de coeur. Elles sont super confortables et la grandeur est \"true to size\". Elles sont assez légères. Elles peuvent faire \"chic\" ou plus sportif.","reviewer_name":"Jasmine S."},{"date":"May 24, 2026","title":"Très confortable","rating":5,"content":"J'adore","reviewer_name":"Violaine M."},{"date":"September 14, 2025","title":"Exactly what I was looking for","rating":5,"content":"I wanted a comfy but trendy neutral running shoe. I couldn’t be more happy.","reviewer_name":"Stephanie B."},{"date":"April 17, 2025","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"J’adore","rating":5,"content":"Confortable, belle couleur beige, j’adore la shape du soulier. Je les adore! Je porte habituellement du 7 ou 7. 5 donc 7 était parfait pour moi. J’avais déjà des New balance donc je savais que le 7 me faisait.","reviewer_name":"Ophélie D."},{"date":"August 22, 2024","tags":["Fabric"],"title":"Not what I expected","rating":3,"content":"These shoes looked very cheap in fabrication. The black is a plastic material that wrinkles when you walk. I was disappointed to see they had white accents combined with off-white soles. This made them look a bit strange.","reviewer_name":"Claire A."},{"date":"September 19, 2024","title":"Très jolie et super confortable.","rating":5,"content":"Il sont beaux et très confortable. Je les recommande fortement..","reviewer_name":"Lidia G."},{"date":"September 22, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Hyper confortable","rating":5,"content":"Hyper confortable","reviewer_name":"Andrée P."},{"date":"March 23, 2024","title":"Très confortable","rating":5,"content":"Oui","reviewer_name":"Lyne T."},{"date":"August 2, 2024","title":"New Balance 327","rating":5,"content":"Très confortable. Simons a fait venir en magasin la pointure qu'il me fallait. Super service!","reviewer_name":"Francine P."},{"date":"July 19, 2024","tags":["Style"],"title":"Great shoes","rating":5,"content":"Love this style fromNB","reviewer_name":"Georgina M."},{"date":"August 15, 2025","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Great commuting shoe","rating":5,"content":"Very structured, comfortable shoe.","reviewer_name":"Andree M."},{"date":"August 7, 2025","tags":["Sizing & Fit","Fabric","Comfort","Style"],"title":"Cool and comfortable","rating":5,"content":"Love this style, very comfortable. Fits true to size","reviewer_name":"Michi W."},{"date":"February 4, 2025","tags":["Sizing & Fit","Comfort"],"title":"Love these comfort and stylish BUT. .","rating":4,"content":"I absolutely love these but everyone should be aware, even if you dont think you have wide feet, to double check. . . As I never had issue before, these are getting ruined after wearing twice as my feet are supposedly too wide for these and destroying the shows which I can no longer return. . . but overall very comfortable and stylish, just wish I knew how extremely narrow they are. .","reviewer_name":"Kari-Ann G."},{"date":"July 26, 2024","title":"Ambiguë","rating":3,"content":"Les photos ne représentent pas bien le style de ce sneaker. La semelle est très large et déborde du soulier, ce qui donne un drôle de look vu d’en haut. De plus, le suède noir est très mousseux, ce qui annule le côté « sport-chic » que je recherchais. Il faut aussi savoir que le logo est de couleur rose pâle et la semelle plutôt blanc cassé que blanc franc. J’ai procédé au remboursement","reviewer_name":"Carolyn L."},{"date":"March 14, 2024","title":"Comfortable / Comme sur un nuage","rating":4,"content":"Il n’avait plus de ma taille en magasin. Commandé en ligne le lundi pm et reçu mercredi en journée ! WoW ! Service rapide. Chaussures confortables, mais toutefois un peu grandes même si j’ai prise ma taille habituelle.","reviewer_name":"Valerie L."},{"date":"April 2, 2026","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Superbes et confortables!","rating":5,"content":"Très beau look et très confortables!","reviewer_name":"Marie-Sophie J."},{"date":"April 11, 2026","title":"Exactly what I wanted!","rating":5,"content":"Exactly what I wanted!","reviewer_name":"Jenine P."},{"date":"May 4, 2025","title":"Commande non vérifie avant d’être expédié","rating":1,"content":"Les chaussures avaient été porté et même usé . personne malhonnête pour retourner des chaussures usées","reviewer_name":"Johanne C."},{"date":"June 29, 2025","title":"New Balance 327","rating":5,"content":"Chaussures idéales pour la marche.","reviewer_name":"Mireille V."},{"date":"March 22, 2024","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Love!","rating":5,"content":"These are great! I love how light they are (in weight) and they fit tts. On trend; Keepers for sure!","reviewer_name":"Brenda F."},{"date":"January 30, 2025","title":"Parfait!","rating":5,"content":"Livraison rapide et grandeur ok!","reviewer_name":"Louise D."},{"date":"May 28, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Très léger et confortable, élégant","rating":5,"content":"Très léger et confortable, élégant","reviewer_name":"Victoria S."},{"date":"March 23, 2024","title":"Très beau","rating":5,"content":"Très beau","reviewer_name":"Linda C."},{"date":"September 7, 2024","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Comfortable and trendy","rating":5,"content":"Beautiful and comfortable sneaker … I could walk in them all day.","reviewer_name":"Stephanie H."},{"date":"January 24, 2026","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Confort!","rating":5,"content":"Confortable!","reviewer_name":"Isabelle P."},{"date":"October 31, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort"],"title":"Bad feet feel better in these shoes","rating":5,"content":"You could decide to buy these for their looks but I promise you the foot bed is made of dreams! I have terribly bad feet due to a medical condition and these shoes accommodate my AFO and orthotics! Brava!","reviewer_name":"Catherine T."},{"date":"March 8, 2025","title":"Je suis en Amour!","rating":5,"content":"Look urbain avec petite hauteur au talon, confortables et légers. Ils sont simplement parfaits!","reviewer_name":"Anne B."},{"date":"October 9, 2025","title":"Très beau look et très confortable","rating":5,"content":"Je les adore ❤️","reviewer_name":"martine g."},{"date":"January 16, 2025","tags":["Fabric","Comfort","Color","Quality","Value"],"title":"Good quality and very versatile","rating":5,"content":"Good quality and very versatile","reviewer_name":"Diletta V."},{"date":"August 4, 2024","tags":["Fabric"],"title":"Très beaux et confortables!","rating":5,"content":"Très beaux et confortables!","reviewer_name":"Diane L."},{"date":"September 10, 2024","tags":["Sizing & Fit","Comfort"],"title":"Comfy and stylish!","rating":5,"content":"Enjoying these new sneakers - good colour combinations and comfortable, stable sole. Great for wearing during my hospital shifts but also with favourite jeans. Run a tiny bit large but I still ordered my regular size. Highly recommended!","reviewer_name":"Anita N."},{"date":"November 5, 2025","tags":["Comfort"],"title":"Terrible fit and very uncomfortable","rating":1,"content":"Terrible fit and very uncomfortable","reviewer_name":"Lidia T."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/327-contrasting-accent-sneakers-women--6404-3272?colourId=0","reddit_insights":{"match":{"notes":"All provided threads discuss the New Balance 327 model, often in the context of women's fashion or general use, with multiple variations of the name appearing.","confidence":1,"matched_terms":["327","New Balance 327","NB 327"]},"status":"ok","coverage":{"subreddits":["Newbalance","SneakersIndia"],"threads_used":5},"evidence":{"items":[{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/18shakv/your_most_disliked_model_for_whatever_reason/kf7ij09/","type":"comment","title":"User finds 327 shape odd but acknowledges appeal on women","author":"gd2121","ref_id":"r_e_1","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/18shakv/your_most_disliked_model_for_whatever_reason/","title":"your most disliked model for whatever reason","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"327.  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I’ve gotten many compliments on them from friends and family that know nothing about shoes.","subreddit":"Newbalance"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/SneakersIndia/comments/1nlwkxh/is_it_worth_for_39k_new_balance_327/nf91y1v/","type":"comment","title":"User calls 327 best looking and a steal at price","author":"Foreign_Rip4151","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/SneakersIndia/comments/1nlwkxh/is_it_worth_for_39k_new_balance_327/","title":"is it worth for 39k new balance 327","subreddit":"SneakersIndia"},"excerpt":"Nb 327 are probably the best looking sneakers and 3.9K is probably the best possible steal.","subreddit":"SneakersIndia"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1b3txco/550_vs_327_for_allday/ksuizyl/","type":"comment","title":"327 preferred over 550 for all-day comfort and city travel","author":"g_bino","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1b3txco/550_vs_327_for_allday/","title":"550 vs 327 for allday","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"327 all the way. 550s are great but since it’s a leather shoe it’ll be worse compared to a lifestyle runner and isn’t practical for city travels in my opinion.","subreddit":"Newbalance"}]},"generated_at":"2025-04-06T15:30:00Z","conversation_summary":{"gotchas":[{"gotcha":"Flat insole cannot be replaced with orthotic inserts, limiting support customization.","severity":"high"},{"gotcha":"Narrow fit may not suit those with wide feet; 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As the industry shifts away from maximalism, clean aesthetics are taking center stage, and the 327 fits right in."}],"tom_fleming_s_1975_nyc_marathon_win":[{"url":"https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/","quote":"It probably helps that Tom Fleming won the 1975 New York Marathon in 320s."}],"casablanca_paris_fashion_week_reveal":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"It’s not often that a new sneaker silhouette garners as much attention as the New Balance 327 did when it was officially revealed in early 2020, as part of a collaborative collection with Parisian label Casablanca."},{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"the shoe’s reveal at Paris Fashion Week preceded its planned release date by four months"}],"cross_demographic_celebrity_co_signs":[{"url":"https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a46052884/meghan-markle-santa-barbara-new-balance-sneakers-shop/","quote":"the Duchess of Sussex was spotted in a new pair of New Balance 327 sneakers (in bone and grey)"},{"url":"https://travelpander.com/celebrities-wearing-new-balance-327/","quote":"Prominent celebrities wearing New Balance 327 sneakers include Meghan Markle, Bella Hadid, and Justin Bieber."}],"charlotte_lee_s_florist_foam_prototype":[{"url":"https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/","quote":"Starting the design process in 2018, Lee first carved the 327 model out of florist’s foam."},{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"The New Balance 327 was designed by Charlotte Lee, a sneaker designer based in Manchester, UK, who has been with New Balance since 2014."}],"from_trend_to_staple_the_2022_inflection":[{"url":"https://publicpostuk.co.uk/tech/new-balance-327-women-sizing-guide/","quote":"The 327 crossed the threshold from trend item to wardrobe staple somewhere around 2022, and that’s a meaningfully different position."},{"url":"https://www.stylerave.com/new-balance-327-sneakers/","quote":"street-style photographers have captured creatives and stylists wearing the 327 in Paris, Milan, and even at Copenhagen’s increasingly influential Fashion Week."}]},"entry_sources":{"1976_320_the_first_sidewall_n":["https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/"],"quiet_luxury_without_visible_tech":["https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/","https://www.stylerave.com/new-balance-327-sneakers/"],"tom_fleming_s_1975_nyc_marathon_win":["https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/"],"casablanca_paris_fashion_week_reveal":["https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/"],"cross_demographic_celebrity_co_signs":["https://travelpander.com/celebrities-wearing-new-balance-327/","https://www.aol.com/articles/chrissy-teigen-wears-chic-sneakers-114541000.html","https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a46052884/meghan-markle-santa-barbara-new-balance-sneakers-shop/"],"charlotte_lee_s_florist_foam_prototype":["https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","https://thesolesupplier.co.uk/news/discover-how-the-new-balance-327-achieved-instantaneous-success/"],"from_trend_to_staple_the_2022_inflection":["https://publicpostuk.co.uk/tech/new-balance-327-women-sizing-guide/","https://www.stylerave.com/new-balance-327-sneakers/"]}},"sizing_and_width_guidance":{"title":"How the 327 fits and sizing down","entries":{"break_in_period":"Fresh out of the box the 327 feels rigid and snug due to the tapered shape and stiff new materials; after several wears the nylon-and-suede upper relaxes enough that the fit transitions from tight to comfortably snug, a shift that causes some to misjudge the size as too small initially.","upper_material_variation":"Different colorways of the 327 use either a supple suede-and-mesh upper or a stiffer synthetic-leather build; the mesh-and-suede version on the 'Assorted White' pair breathes better and has more give out of the box, making it roomier than the synthetic variant often found on dark colorways.","true_to_size_length_narrow_midfoot":"Lab measurements and wearer consensus confirm the 327 runs true to size in length but sharply narrow through the midfoot and toebox; standard-width feet get a secure, honest fit in their usual size, while wide feet should go half a size up to avoid lateral pinch—this is the core trade-off, not a simple 'size down' scenario.","retailer_size_down_advice_in_context":"Despite the seller’s recommendation to size down, independent lab data and a large Zappos survey (71% true-to-size) show the length runs standard; sizing down would shorten the already tapered toebox, so most buyers will achieve a better fit by keeping their usual size and only adjusting up for width."},"entry_quotes":{"break_in_period":[{"url":"https://thestartingpace.com/do-new-balance-327-run-small/","quote":"Initial Stiffness: Like a new pair of leather boots, the 327s can feel a bit rigid right out of the box. Some users mistake this initial stiffness for the shoe being too small, when in reality, the materials just need a few miles of walking to relax and mold to the foot."}],"upper_material_variation":[{"url":"https://www.zappos.com/product/review/9448651","quote":"These are my favorite lifestyle/light walking shoe ever! BUT they are not all made the same. Some have a suede/mesh upper, while others have a stiff plastic like upper instead of the mesh. The plastic like shoe is more uncomfortable and makes my feet sweat."}],"true_to_size_length_narrow_midfoot":[{"url":"https://www.sizechartguru.com/new-balance-327-sizing/","quote":"For most people, the answer is simple. They run true to size."},{"url":"https://www.sizechartguru.com/new-balance-327-sizing/","quote":"That said, the shape is narrow by design. The toe box tapers in pretty sharply at the front, and the midfoot is slim."},{"url":"https://runrepeat.com/new-balance-327","quote":"The 327 is a snug fit and certainly isn’t roomy enough for those with broad feet."}],"retailer_size_down_advice_in_context":[{"url":"https://www.zappos.com/product/review/9448651","quote":"71%\"Felt true to size\""},{"url":"https://www.sizechartguru.com/new-balance-327-sizing/","quote":"For most people, the answer is simple. 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The fibers can get brittle from too much sun exposure."}],"air_dry_away_from_heat":[{"url":"https://myshoesreview.com/sneakers/how-to-clean-pseudo-suede-sneakers/","quote":"Allow your sneakers to air dry in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or heat."}],"mild_soap_spot_cleaning":[{"url":"https://myshoesreview.com/sneakers/how-to-clean-pseudo-suede-sneakers/","quote":"mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water"},{"url":"https://myshoesreview.com/sneakers/how-to-clean-pseudo-suede-sneakers/","quote":"test it on a small, hidden area (like the tongue or inside of the shoe) to ensure it doesn't cause discoloration or damage"}],"polyester_polyurethane_overlays":[{"url":"http://m.pufauxleather.com/info/does-synthetic-suede-last-103002582.html","quote":"if you accidentally spill a little water on your synthetic suede bag, you can wipe it off and it probably won't leave a permanent mark. That's better than real suede, which can be a nightmare to clean."},{"url":"https://www.winiwecoleather.com/faux-suede-material-explained-and-how-manufacturers-make-it_n167","quote":"Faux suede is easier to maintain than real suede, as it resists stains and requires less frequent cleaning."}]},"entry_sources":{"uv_sensitivity":["http://m.pufauxleather.com/info/does-synthetic-suede-last-103002582.html"],"air_dry_away_from_heat":["https://myshoesreview.com/sneakers/how-to-clean-pseudo-suede-sneakers/"],"mild_soap_spot_cleaning":["https://myshoesreview.com/sneakers/how-to-clean-pseudo-suede-sneakers/"],"polyester_polyurethane_overlays":["http://m.pufauxleather.com/info/does-synthetic-suede-last-103002582.html","https://www.winiwecoleather.com/faux-suede-material-explained-and-how-manufacturers-make-it_n167"]}},"design_heritage_and_lineage":{"title":"The '70s running shoe roots of the 327","entries":{"320_s_1976_n_logo":"The 327's oversized N logo traces directly back to the 1976 New Balance 320, the first model to feature the brand's N mark — making the prominent side branding on the 327 a historically grounded design statement, not just a modern aesthetic choice.","casablanca_runway_debut":"The 327 was first unveiled not via a brand campaign but on the Paris Fashion Week FW20 runway in January 2020 as part of a collaboration with Casablanca, instantly positioning the silhouette within high-fashion circles and setting off a level of demand that, per the designer, far exceeded initial expectations.","1970s_runner_trend_alignment":"The 327 landed at a moment when 70s running-shoe shapes were returning to fashion, with designer Charlotte Lee observing the emerging trend across runways and brands — meaning the silhouette wasn't just a retro exercise but a strategically timed release that amplified its cultural relevance.","charlotte_lee_s_remix_approach":"New Balance designer Charlotte Lee began the 327 project in late 2018, intentionally layering iconic 320, 355, and SuperComp elements to make the shoe feel both familiar and surprising — this remixed, rather than retro, design philosophy is why the 327 looks distinct from New Balance's traditional dad-shoe aesthetic and appeals to a fashion-forward audience.","supercomp_s_lightweight_racing_dna":"The SuperComp, a 1977 road racer that emphasized lightweight materials and grip, contributes the 327's airy upper construction and the fan-shaped detailing on the toe box — details that link the shoe to New Balance's performance heritage and keep the design visually light rather than chunky.","355_s_trail_inspired_studded_outsole":"The 327 borrows its distinctive wraparound studded rubber outsole from the 1977 New Balance 355 trail runner — a feature originally designed for off-road stability that now gives the lifestyle shoe a rugged, directional look and a tactile heel detail that catches attention."},"entry_quotes":{"320_s_1976_n_logo":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"In 1976 we introduced the N logo on the 320s"},{"url":"https://solemovement.com/new-balance/the-new-balance-327-all-you-need-to-know-before-they-drop/","quote":"Back in 1976, the brand introduces the 320 (see below), the first shoe to carry the iconic ‘N’ logo."}],"casablanca_runway_debut":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"when it was officially revealed in early 2020, as part of a collaborative collection with Parisian label Casablanca"},{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"“I don't think anything could have prepared me for the demand or the positive reaction, to be honest,” she laughs."}],"1970s_runner_trend_alignment":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"we were seeing seventies as an emerging trend on runways, from a lot of brands, and some fashion brands specifically"}],"charlotte_lee_s_remix_approach":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"“Layering those elements together, created a shoe that felt relatively recognizable to the consumer, but at the same time it was a little bit like, ‘Oh, I've not seen that before.’”"}],"supercomp_s_lightweight_racing_dna":[{"url":"https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/charlotte-lee-new-balance-327-interview/","quote":"the fan detail on the toe box"},{"url":"https://en.otokomaeken.com/masterpiece/225275","quote":"Finally, the “Super Comp” was released for road racing. 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