New Balance 1400v4

Name: New Balance 1400v4
Brand: New Balance
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Neutral · Road · 6.2 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The New Balance 1400v4 rates in the 17th percentile overall among racing shoes. It rates highest on looks.

Based on 5 runner reviews.

Average

65/100

Overall

Average 65

Appearance

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Very good 87

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 60% of shoes

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Good 78

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

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Scores better than 33% of shoes

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Average 70

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

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Scores better than 30% of shoes

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Average 69

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 16% of shoes

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Average 63

What runners say

“Perfect for half-marathon and 10-mile distances—ran PRs in both”

4/5 Full review

“Lacks the firmness needed for the track or short races—felt sluggish in a 5K”

4/5 Full review

“Size up in these”

markoid 4/5 Full review

“Lightweight but still lasts 400 miles”

5/5 Full review

“Surprisingly cushioned, which made it better for long tempos on the road”

4/5 Full review

“Tight fitting racing flat with responsive feel and great grip”

markoid 4/5 Full review

“Can handle daily training and help dial down the pace on quick days”

5/5 Full review

“Allows a lot of movement with very little support”

4/5 Full review

“Did well in dry or wet conditions and comfortable on trails”

runnerd17 5/5 Full review

“Can get these for a steal—under $70”

4/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

80% 4/5

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Runner reviews

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Best shoe for everything

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

lightweight, but still lasts 400 miles, feet and knees hold up just fine from road running. Can handle daily training and also help dial down the pace on quick days

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Best shoe for me

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

good experiences, repeat buyer

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Great uptempo lightweight running shoe

runnerd17 · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I ran track workouts and tempos in these for nearly 6 months with no complaints. Did well in dry or wet conditions and was even comfortable on trails for some easy runs. I will certainly buy again and consider doing some easy mileage in these.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Racing Flat NB

markoid · Jan 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

Tight fitting racing flat. Responsive and great grip. I'd suggest sizing up in these. Very lightweight.

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Cushy tempo shoe

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

I bought this shoe for track workouts, but it's actually surprisingly cushioned, which made it better for long tempos on the road. It lacks the firmness needed for the track (or for short races. I wore it for a 5k and it felt sluggish). I ran my half-marathon and 10-mile PRs in this shoe; that seems the perfect distance window. I don't think it would be appropriate for the marathon unless you have excellent biomechanics. Even after just a half, the inside of my calves were sore; the shoe allows a lot of movement as it has very little support. Also, to clarify - I am reviewing the MEN'S SHOE but I am a female. I always wear men's shoes because I have very wide feet. So take that into consideration re: pace, goals, etc. Fit: same last as other NB shoes; I got a wide to accommodate my wide forefoot. Durability: pretty good for a light racing shoe. I got 400 miles. Looks: sharp Price: you can get these for a steal - mine were under $70 as they were the version that was being replaced.

Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5