New Balance P400
Released 2/2026, Mid Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
The New Balance P400 delivers grippy traction, bouncy Fresh Foam X cushioning, and dependable support for a solid value.
Pros
Excellent traction
Good value
Cons
Materials could be better
Forefoot cushion thins
Best Suitable For: The New Balance P400 is best for guards and forwards seeking comfort, traction, and reliable support.
Category Performance Ratings
9.0
Traction
No-frills rubber outsole with a simple pattern. Excellent grip on clean courts, occasional wiping needed on dusty floors.
9.3
Cushion
Full-length Fresh Foam X midsole. Plush and bouncy with impact protection under the heel. Thinner but springy forefoot.
8.0
Materials
Mesh and textile upper with TPU and synthetic heel pieces. Functional and breathable but slightly crisp; breaks in well.
8.3
Support
Internal heel counter and padded heel build. Provides reliable heel containment and lateral stability, improved over the P350.
8.3
Fit
Snug half-bootie fit with tight lace base. It has a one-to-one lockdown at true size. Go half a size up for more room.
25%
Outdoor
Durable rubber outsole performs decently outdoors. Traction holds up, and the shoe is viable for outdoor play.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most. Go half a size up for a baggier fit or extra room.
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wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular and slightly wide feet. Very wide feet should size up or choose New Balance 2E.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 New Balance P400 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Precision 8 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.4(0.2) | 8.6(0.0) | 8.5(0.1) | 7.9(0.7) | 7.7(0.9) | |
| User Rating | NA | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.9 | NA | 8.6 | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $72.97 $190 | $128 $160 | $60.97 $130 | $31.97 $80 | $47.97 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | NA | 370g - 370g | NA | 340g - 340g | NA | 370g - 380g |
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Expert Reviews of the New Balance P400:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #104 of 397)
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8.8
March 6, 2026
For the price, the New Balance P400 is a solid performer. It has comfortable cushioning, great traction, and dependable support. The materials could be nicer, but the performance makes it a really fun shoe to play in.
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8.8
March 18, 2026
The New Balance P400 is an awesome basketball shoe. It's a step up in almost every way compared to the P350. My only issue was that the fit didn't work well for my feet.
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8.2
March 6, 2026
The New Balance P400 delivers the same great Fresh Foam X ride with excellent traction, but the stiff, heat-trapping upper and reduced rear-foot stability make it less of a flagship BB than previous models.
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User Reviews of the New Balance P400:
No user reviews so far
Traction of the New Balance P400:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #95 of 397)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The traction is really, really good. It stops on a dime on clean courts and only needs the occasional wipe on dusty floors.
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9.0
March 18, 2026
The outsole is no-frills and no gimmicks. It just works well.
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The traction is tacky and very grippy. It picked up dust and was hard to wipe, but it stayed rock-solid on the grip ramp.
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Cushion of the New Balance P400:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #44 of 397)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The cushioning is super comfortable. You get a lot of heel bounce and great impact protection. The forefoot thins out but still offers some springiness.
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10.0
March 18, 2026
On court, the Fresh Foam X feels incredibly comfortable. It feels awesome and bouncy.
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The Fresh Foam X midsole feels fantastic. It's snappy and provides excellent shock absorption. It's my favourite foam for court sports.
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Materials of the New Balance P400:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #211 of 397)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
March 6, 2026
The materials aren't the best, but they get the job done. The mesh upper feels a little crispy, and synthetic heel pieces add durability.
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8.0
March 18, 2026
The upper is not my favourite. It's a mixture of textiles and TPU. It works for performance, and it breaks in nicely.
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8.0
March 6, 2026
The upper is heavily padded with fused underlays. It needs breaking in and traps heat and moisture. Breathability is poor.
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Support of the New Balance P400:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #227 of 397)
User Support Rating: NA
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9.0
March 6, 2026
I had no issues with the support. It was solid. The internal heel counter and padding provided great heel containment and lateral stability with no slippage.
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9.0
March 18, 2026
New Balance stepped up the support compared to the P350. It works great.
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7.0
March 6, 2026
Support is decent. A lateral stabilizer and chunky flange help, but the rear foot can feel wobbly after break-in. Not ideal for ankle sprainers.
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Fit of the New Balance P400:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #140 of 397)
User Fit Rating: NA
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The fit is snug and close to a one-to-one thanks to the half-bootie upper. I had no dead space and felt very locked in.
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8.0
March 18, 2026
The shoe fits tightly around the base of the laces. The rest feels relatively true to size.
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8.0
March 6, 2026
The fit is narrow in the heel but very roomy in the toe box. It's stiff out of the box and needs to be broken in. Heel padding firms up after break-in.
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Durability of the New Balance P400:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the New Balance P400:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #225 of 397)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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fair
March 18, 2026
I think the shoe is viable for outdoor use.
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no
March 6, 2026
Best kept to indoor courts. The rubber lost 0.7 g on the durability test and showed visible wear. I wouldn't recommend these for outdoor play.
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Width of the New Balance P400:
very narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
March 6, 2026
Normal, narrow, and slightly wide feet will be fine. Very wide feet should go up half a size or get New Balance's 2E wide option.
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regularly wide
March 6, 2026
They come in D and 2E widths. Narrow and medium feet should go true to size. Wider footers can use the 2E.
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Size of the New Balance P400:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
March 6, 2026
I went true to size and would suggest most people do the same.
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½ size small
March 18, 2026
I recommend going up half a size for a baggier fit, and true to size for a snug fit.
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true to size
March 6, 2026
Narrow and medium feet should go true to size. 2E widths should also go true to size. Wide footers can try a half size up if needed.
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