New Balance

860 v5

860 v5
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (54/100)

Shoe details

Release
2016
MSRP
$120

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (54/100)

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Scores better than 3% of all shoes.

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Overall

Below average (54/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (76/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Average (68/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 27% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (62/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (56/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

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Value

Below average (55/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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50%

4/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 3% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 4% of 1,872 daily trainers.

4%

New Balance

Scores better than 10% of 255 New Balance shoes.

10%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11 oz M
Stack
34/24mm
Drop
1mm
7mm
Release
2016
2020 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (3%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (52%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (28%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (4%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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NB 860

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

Good stability and comes in different widths.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Only shoe I will wear for training

thatgirlonce · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

New Balance does a great job for women's shoes and apparel. The fit is great, as most women need a wider toe box and narrow heel which NB achieves. Once I find a shoe that works, I am loyal and will not change unless the shoe changes in which I can no longer wear. I like the color options. The only thing I wish this shoe had was more cushioning. I wear them out too fast. I run approx 60 miles a week and if I do not rotate with a second pair they feel flat.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 29, 2016

4/5

Overall

It is the perfect mix of lightness/responsiveness and support. It lasts a pretty long time, too, but i would like different color schemes. other than that, its fantastic.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

4/5

Overall

It fits a little big, so I have to wear thick socks. Also, the fabric around the ankle wore very quickly.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5