New Balance

840 v4

840 v4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (66/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$125
Stack Height
31mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

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Average (66/100)

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Overall

Average (66/100)

Overall rating

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Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 21% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Scores better than 36% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (68/100)

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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 25% of shoes

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Cushioning

Average (65/100)

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 17% of shoes

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Value

Average (65/100)

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Average (65/100)

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Scores better than 16% of shoes

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Durability

Average (64/100)

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Average (64/100)

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Scores better than 14% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.4 oz W Lightest
12.6 oz M
Stack
31/19mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q3
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$125
$120 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (21%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (36%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (14%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (25%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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