Bring an understated, commanding visual presence to your daily city exploring, casual sportswear rotations, or relaxed weekend routines. The New Balance GM500 “NB Navy” edition takes direct design cues from iconic archival running silhouettes, adapting classic track geometry into a streamlined lifestyle separate. A premium navy blue upper establishes a refined, versatile tone, beautifully energized by a high-contrast metallic white back element and highlighted by the iconic signature “N” logo stamped along the side panels. This clean-line profile layout pairs flawlessly with cuffed utility joggers, track jackets, active cargo shorts, or raw dark denim.
All-Day EVA Core Cushioning & Durable Multi-Surface Agility
Don’t let rigid everyday fashion sneakers cause pressure spikes or foot fatigue when you are on your feet all day long. Built utilizing a lightweight blend of high-tensile technical textile mesh and structured synthetic overlays, the flexible shell allows fresh air to continuously sweep across your foot to eliminate inner heat buildup. Down below, a full-length sculpted EVA foam midsole works proactively to absorb harsh sidewalk vibrations, converting downward weight into a plush underfoot feel. The entire framework is grounded by a heavy-duty, high-abrasion textured rubber outsole featuring a multi-directional tread layout to maximize street tracking while actively resisting scuffs.
Key Performance Assets
High-Ventilation Mesh Casing: Technical micro-weave textile base layer optimizes cross-ventilation to keep your internal foot climate dry and fresh.
Supportive Synthetic Overlays: Strategic synthetic leather panel configurations provide structural integrity, lateral stability, and long-lasting alignment.
Low-Profile Comfort Collar: Engineered with an anatomical low-top ankle cut lined with soft textile padding to ensure unrestricted leg agility.
Friction-Free Interior Lining: Smooth internal textile wrap hugs the foot firmly, siphoning inner heat buildup to prevent hot spots during extended wear.
Full Sizing Matrix (Ultra-Narrow Mobile Format)
EU Size
US Men
US Women
CM
36
4.0
5.5
22.0
36.5
4.5
6.0
22.5
37
5.0
6.5
23.0
37.5
5.5
7.0
23.5
38
6.0
7.5
24.0
38.5
6.5
8.0
24.5
39.5
7.0
8.5
25.0
40
7.5
9.0
25.5
40.5
8.0
9.5
26.0
41.5
8.5
10.0
26.5
42
9.0
10.5
27.0
42.5
9.5
11.0
27.5
43
10.0
11.5
28.0
44
10.5
12.0
28.5
44.5
11.0
12.5
29.0
45
11.5
13.0
29.5
45.5
12.0
13.5
30.0
46.5
12.5
14.0
30.5
47.5
13.0
14.5
31.0
48
13.5
15.0
31.5
Sizing Advice: Sourced from expert brand testing archives, the New Balance 500 features a traditional Standard D Width Profile that contours true to length. Order your typical standard size for an optimal out-of-the-box fit. If your measurements land on the boundary between two sizes or if you prefer a completely loose drape across your toes, select the next half-size up.
Technical Specifications & Attributes
Brand: New Balance Lifestyle
Model Line: 500 Retro Archival Collection
Color Palette: NB Navy Blue / Cloud White / Metallic Silver Accents
Product Style ID: GM500VA2 / GM500VA2D5 Series
Footwear Width Profile: Standard Medium Layout (Men’s D Width Alignment)
Closure Architecture: Traditional flat-lace alignment running through a padded textile tongue track
