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New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's)

A secure, performance control fit with a medium toe box and a snug midfoot wrap.

Do the New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) run true to size?

The New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) is true to size for most players, running about a quarter size short. That only matters if you fall between sizes — a clean whole size should take their usual size.

Sizing

This model runs true to size, with a slight quarter-size small lean. Footwear comes in half sizes, so only if you're between sizes or want a roomier fit, consider going up half a size.

Fit at a glance

Brand
New Balance
Model year
2024
Type
Control
Surfaces
MG
Material
Engineered knit control upper on a women's last, multi-ground sole
Sizing
True to size (runs a quarter small)
Forefoot width
Narrow
Toe box
Medium
Midfoot wrap
Snug
Heel lockdown
Deep secure
Arch support
Flat, Neutral, Arched

Tends to suit

  • Average width
  • Secure heel
  • Egyptian
  • Greek
  • Neutral volume

Watch-outs

  • Wide forefoot
  • High toe volume

The fit, explained

A balanced last that suits most neutral feet; very wide forefeet may prefer a roomier boot.

Best for average-width feet that want a locked-in, on-the-ball feel, on a women's-specific last.

Break-in: Short break-in; the upper conforms within a few sessions.

New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) — common questions

Are the New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) good for wide feet?
Not ideally. The New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) is cut narrow through the forefoot and suits slim to average feet best. Wide feet are likely to feel pressure across the ball.
Do the New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) need breaking in?
The New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) gives moderately with wear. Expect a short break-in — some early snugness will ease, but the boot will not change shape dramatically.
Who do the New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) suit best?
The New Balance Tekela v5 Elite (Women's) suits feet wanting a narrow forefoot, medium toe box, snug midfoot wrap, deep secure heel. Control boot on MG.

Fit characteristics are modeled from BootShapes’s boot data and are a guide, not a guarantee. For a personalized match, build your foot profile and overlay this boot on your own model.