New Balance Running Shoes Reviews

New Balance started building running shoes in the 70's and grew to become one of the world's leading brands. Based in New England, where still some of the production takes place, has fitting every possible athlete as one of their core values.

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Weight
10.70 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“New Balance’s FuelCell shoes are great start to a new line of fast and responsive daily trainers that feature an energy efficient outsole paired with a sleek looking upper.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
11.50 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Stability
“The New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v2 offers high cushion with a low offset and a comfortable feel but provides very low stability for a shoe in this category despite the Varus Wedge sole.” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance Vazee Prism v2 is another home run from New Balance’s Vazee line. It is equal parts fast and supportive.” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance 1500 v3 is a fast racing or up-tempo training shoe with a superb fit and quick transition, smooth for those runners needing a little extra stability during races from 5k’s to...” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
9.60 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance Boracay v3 is a lightweight trainer designed to help you push your pace yet feel comfortable. At a good price, this shoe can help you with tempo and speed runs or races up to a half...” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
8.80 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Zante v3 is a lightweight cushioned shoe that begs to go fast. It is versatile in that it provides enough cushion for long runs and is lightweight and responsive enough to race a 5k. It is an all...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
10.60 oz.
Drop
4 mm.
Category
Stability
“The New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo is a highly cushioned stability trainer with a comfortably snug upper and low drop height.  It’s super comfortable and shines in its niche but most...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
10.80 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Fresh Foam 1080 v7 is once again filled with potential. Unfortunately the Fresh Foam cushioning still felt to firm and the upper, although slightly improved from last years model, still caused...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
8.60 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Zante v2 is a really good lightweight cushioned shoe that can be used as a multipurpose trainer and racer. To top that off, it comes in at a great price point.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
11.50 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Stability
“The NEW BALANCE® 1260v6 is a dependable workhorse as opposed to a derby winner. It has a solid foundation and a very pleasant -yet firm enough- cushion throughout. While overall it's a bit clunky,...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert