New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent: the all-black archive runner with patent shine
An archive running shoe you can also wear out to dinner? The New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent pulls it off. It's the darkest, most after-dark take on the 740: black from toe to heel, with open mesh and patent overlays that shift with the light. If they've been all over your feed for weeks, here are real reviews, the sizing and how to style them.
The New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent (style code U740ZB2) is a lifestyle reissue of the New Balance 740 runner. It has a black open-mesh upper, patent-finish overlays, an ABZORB midsole and a rubber outsole. It mixes archive running looks, everyday comfort and an all-black colorway with a shine that's easy to wear.
What makes the New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent special?
The 740 is a runner New Balance pulled from its archive and relaunched as a street model. It keeps what made it recognizable: a long silhouette, angular overlays and a segmented midsole of moderate height. It doesn't have the volume of a 9060, which is why it looks much slimmer on foot.
Open mesh + patent: shine instead of color
Here's the detail that changes everything. On an all-black colorway the design usually disappears. On the New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent the opposite happens: the patent overlays catch the light and trace the profile over the matte mesh. That's why they look spectacular in flash photos or under night lights.
A tonal N logo
The side N logo is black too. There isn't a single pop of color to break it up, so the shoe looks clean and a little mysterious without losing its running DNA.
New Balance 740 materials and tech
This is what you're really wearing:
- Upper: breathable black open mesh with angular patent-finish overlays.
- Inside: padded textile lining, foam collar and removable insole.
- Midsole: ABZORB, the New Balance cushioning tech that absorbs impact through compression.
- Outsole: segmented rubber, flexible and built for daily wear.
New Balance 740 reviews: what people already wearing them say
Reviews of the 740 mostly agree. The point that comes up again and again is all-day comfort: some people rank it among the comfiest pairs they own. It's also surprisingly light and flexible for such a technical look.
One nuance worth knowing: the ABZORB ride is firm and stable, not soft. Some reviews compare that firmness to a 993. If you're after a cloud-like feel, this isn't it; if you want a shoe that holds up for hours of walking around the city without collapsing, it fits perfectly.
Another thing to keep in mind: today's 740 is a lifestyle model. It's made for everyday wear, not to replace a modern running shoe in your training.
How does the New Balance 740 fit? Quick guide
Sizing is the number one question and opinions aren't unanimous. A good share of wearers say it's true to size, while another group finds it runs about half a size large. What everyone does agree on is the roomy toe box, ideal for wide feet.
- Regular or narrow feet: if you're between two sizes, take the smaller one.
- Wide feet: the wide toe box gives you room; many wide-footed wearers stay true to size or go half a size down.
- Removable insole: lets you drop in your own insole if you need to.
Before you decide, you can see the available sizes of this patent 740 on the product page.
How to style the black patent New Balance 740
All black with a shine makes this the most versatile 740 in the family. It works by day, but where it really stands out is at night and with dark clothing. A few ideas we love:
- All black: black pleated pants, an oversize black tee and a leather jacket. The patent is the only point of shine.
- Dark denim: raw or black-washed jeans, straight or wide leg, with a heather grey sweatshirt.
- Urban gorpcore: black cargo pants and a technical windbreaker; the running DNA of the 740 fits right in.
- Night out: a black midi skirt or a slip dress with tall black socks to stretch the silhouette.
Styling trick: because the shoe is sleek, it doesn't need very wide pants to balance it out. A straight hem that lands right on the instep shows it off best.
Where to buy authentic New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent?
The patent versions of the 740 drop in small runs and aren't always easy to find. At Next Step we have the New Balance 740 Triple Black Patent 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days to return from delivery and fast shipping to Spain and all of Europe.
Still thinking about this glossy black? Check availability of the black patent 740 at Next Step and grab your size before they sell out. And if you want to see more silhouettes, take a look at our New Balance collection.
