New Balance 680v6

Name: New Balance 680v6
Brand: New Balance

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

Below average

54/100

Overall

Below average 54

Value

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

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Very good 82

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Good 73

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 24% of shoes

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Average 67

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 16% of shoes

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Average 63

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

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Scores better than 8% of shoes

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Below average 58

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 1/2

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Solid and inexpensive easy trainer

Matthew Walker · May 31, 2023

4/5

Overall

Good shoe for easy road running, easy mileage. Enough cushioning and lightweight that it's fairly comfortable at a moderate to easy/very pace. Fine on dirt roads or non-technical trail for easy running. Really cheap at Joe's New Balance outlet- think I got it for about $60. Only complaint is the traction does wear down a bit early- maybe 300-350 miles. Not a workout shoe but fine for some light pickups or strides.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5