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They're pretty narrow, but are soles are surprisingly comfortable despite their looks. they also have pretty nice padding.","subreddit":"Newbalance"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1l9xxio/new_204l_colorways/my2ko5m/","type":"comment","title":"Very comfortable and cute, similar to Miu Miu collab","author":"4syne","ref_id":"r_e_002","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1l9xxio/new_204l_colorways/","title":"new 204l colorways","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"super happy with them they're real comfy! idk i didn't realize they looked like the ones from the new balance x miumiu  collab but whatever they're cute anyway and im happy with them!","subreddit":"Newbalance"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1s4ek68/thoughts_on_the_204ls/ocpo1jh/","type":"comment","title":"Compared favorably to Samba and Gazelle for wide feet","author":"dasheeshblahzen","ref_id":"r_e_003","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1s4ek68/thoughts_on_the_204ls/","title":"thoughts on the 204ls","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"Better for wide feet than a Samba or Gazelle.","subreddit":"Newbalance"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1oi000v/204l_comfort/nlu0e4x/","type":"comment","title":"Surprisingly lightweight and comfortable for all-day work wear","author":"Outrageous-Hotel9162","ref_id":"r_e_004","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Newbalance/comments/1oi000v/204l_comfort/","title":"204l comfort","subreddit":"Newbalance"},"excerpt":"I just got my 204L a couple of weeks ago, and they have quickly become a favorite of mine. 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Not long after, AURALEE, a well-known New Balance partner, showed their version of the silhouette."},{"url":"https://droppedkick.com/auralee-x-new-balance-204l-finally-surfaces-ahead-of-a-summer-release","quote":"Following in the footsteps of Kith and Basketcase, AURALEE is the third brand to unveil a collaboration featuring the new model"}]},"entry_sources":{"miu_miu_aesthetic_lineage":["https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/auralee-new-balance-ss26/","https://www.sneakerjagers.com/en/n/new-balance-sets-the-tone-with-the-brand-new-204l-model/104397"],"rosal_a_global_ambassador_debut":["https://www.sneakerjagers.com/en/n/new-balance-sets-the-tone-with-the-brand-new-204l-model/104397"],"women_s_low_profile_trend_alignment":["https://droppedkick.com/auralee-x-new-balance-204l-finally-surfaces-ahead-of-a-summer-release"],"collaborative_pre_release_with_basketcase_auralee_kith_women":["https://www.sneakerjagers.com/en/n/new-balance-sets-the-tone-with-the-brand-new-204l-model/104397","https://droppedkick.com/auralee-x-new-balance-204l-finally-surfaces-ahead-of-a-summer-release"]}},"removable_footbed_and_orthotic_compatibility":{"title":"Removable footbed and orthotic compatibility","entries":{"forefoot_stack_18_3_mm":"At just 18.3 mm total forefoot stack height (factory insole included), the 204L already provides minimal under-ball cushioning; replacing the stock footbed with a thicker orthotic effectively reduces that depth further, making the ride feel noticeably firmer and closer to the ground than the already modest stock configuration.","removable_foam_footbed":"New Balance specs a removable foam footbed in the 204L, a feature verified independently by RunRepeat's tear-down and listed in retailer detail sheets — the shoe is ready for a custom orthotic swap with no glue or stitching to break.","half_size_up_rule_for_inserts":"The 204L's narrow, 1970s-derived last makes the fit borderline even with the stock insole; adding any appreciable orthotic volume forces the foot forward and laterally, so the near-universal recommendation to go a half size up becomes a hard requirement for anyone planning to use an aftermarket insert."},"entry_quotes":{"forefoot_stack_18_3_mm":[{"url":"https://runrepeat.com/new-balance-204l","quote":"Its forefoot stack also proved to be close to the sneaker average at 18.3 mm."}],"removable_foam_footbed":[{"url":"https://www.shopbop.com/204l-sneakers-new-balance/vp/v=1/1514977193.htm","quote":"- Removable insole"}],"half_size_up_rule_for_inserts":[{"url":"https://www.doubleboxed.co.uk/blogs/news/how-do-new-balance-204l-fit-complete-2026-sizing-guide","quote":"Order a Half Size Up: For the majority of people, especially those with average or wide feet, the safest option is to order a half size up for a comfortable fit."}]},"entry_sources":{"forefoot_stack_18_3_mm":["https://runrepeat.com/new-balance-204l"],"removable_foam_footbed":["https://www.shopbop.com/204l-sneakers-new-balance/vp/v=1/1514977193.htm","https://runrepeat.com/new-balance-204l"],"half_size_up_rule_for_inserts":["https://www.doubleboxed.co.uk/blogs/news/how-do-new-balance-204l-fit-complete-2026-sizing-guide"]}}}},"handle":"timberwolf-suede-204l-sneakers-women-6404-262041","storefront_path":"/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/timberwolf-suede-204l-sneakers-women--6404-262041","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/timberwolf-suede-204l-sneakers-women--6404-262041"}}