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
9.30 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi is new light-weight all-terrain shoe which provides a secure fit along with stable and smooth ride capable of handling both road and light to moderate trails.” Read expert review
Travis Trampe
Running Expert
Weight
9.40 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance Vazee Pace v2 is a great no-frills, performance daily trainer. This model should be on the shortlist of options for a seasoned runner looking for a shoe that can handle major mileage...” Read expert review
Lionello Bardina
Running Expert
Weight
9.90 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Stability
“The New Balance Vazee Prism is a shoe that is fast and light. It is a sleeper hit; both with superb performance and price.” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert
Weight
10.30 oz.
Drop
9 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Fresh Foam 1080 is filled with potential. Unfortunately the Fresh Foam cushioning still felt to firm and the upper caused rubbing issues on the inside of my foot.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 490v2s is a budget shoe that delivers on everything that it promises. It’s a reliable neutral trainer with adequate cushioning and support, with a low price point.” Read expert review
Frank May
Fast Runner, Triathlete and Engineer
Weight
11 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 880v5 is a daily, high-mileage trainer that has ample cushioning for all kinds of runs.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
7.50 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance Vazee Pace is a lightweight trainer that pushes you along on your run. There is enough cushioning to get the job done, but no more.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
8.70 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Stability
“The New Balance Leadville 1210v2 is a comfortable and cushioned trail shoe with fantastic traction. It served me very well on long trail runs, although the fit of the heel was slightly loose, allowing...” Read expert review
Kelly Shelton
Running Expert
Weight
9.10 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
“The New Balance 1080v5 is a comfortably cushioned shoe that does not sacrifice ground feel. However, I expect a greater degree of cushion from a shoe held up as a line’s most cushioned shoe. I enjoy...” Read expert review
Kelly Shelton
Running Expert
Weight
10.23 oz.
Drop
mm.
Category
Stability
“The New Balance 860V5 is a dependable trainer that offers fluid movement without sacrificing support, which is a middle ground that can be hard to attain. ” Read expert review
Jon Ober
Serial Marathoner and Stability Running Shoe Expert