Reader review
Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance
1500 v4
Stability
· Road
Very good
(89/100)
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q4
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Very good
(89/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q4
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Ratings & Reviews
Very good (89/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 83% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Very good (89/100)
Overall 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 (89/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 83% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Exceptional (96/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (96/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 93% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Very good (86/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (86/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 78% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Good (78/100)
Value 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
Good (78/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 60% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Good (71/100)
Comfort 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
Good (71/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 36% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Average (63/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Average (63/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 17% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
60%
6/10
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 83% of 2,617 running shoes.
Very good
Racing Shoes
Scores better than 68% of 256 racing shoes.
68%
New Balance
Scores better than 90% of 255 New Balance shoes.
90%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Compared to other shoes
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Current shoe
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M
Lightest
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9.4 oz M
Stack
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Drop
6mm
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Release
2017 Q4
2019 Q4
2024 Q3
Newest
MSRP
$130
$110
Lower MSRP
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (83%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best overall
Comfort
Below average (35%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (97%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Good (72%)
Very good (85%)
Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Best appearance
Very good (85%)
Good (80%)
Value
Average (60%)
Very good (81%)
Best value
Good (71%)
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
10 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 10 written reviews
Solid Race Shoe
Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019
4/5
Overall
Holds up for all races from 5k to marathon. Material does seem to stiffen in rain which can be a little uncomfortable. Overall feels fast while keeping a little cushion. Also has a wide size which never happens for flats.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
nthtsk · Jul 6, 2019
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
best shoe I've ever owned
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
5/5
Overall
I absolutely love this shoe. It's the best shoe in the class "lightweight trainer with medial post". I used to run in the asics DS trainer, but they ruined that shoe. The 1500v4 is lighter and more durable than the old ds trainers. I haven't tried the 1500v5 yet. Hopefully they haven't changed it much.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best for racing and workouts
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
5/5
Overall
I feel faster and more efficient in these shoes than in anything else. they last a while. I would recommend using them on workout days but not for long base runs or maintenance runs.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5