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860 v8

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

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Average (66/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 25% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (66/100)

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

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 25% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 51% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Average (69/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Average (67/100)

Cushioning 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

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 27% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Average (61/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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50%

3/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 25% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 26% of 1,872 daily trainers.

26%

New Balance

Scores better than 58% of 255 New Balance shoes.

58%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated above average on comfort.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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New Balance 860 v10
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
860 v8
860 v10
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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11 oz M
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Stack
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34/24mm
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Drop
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1mm
7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2020 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
—
—
$200
Best price
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—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (25%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (51%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (27%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (13%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (38%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (31%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

10 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

The trainee becomes the trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020

5/5

Overall

Bought these shoes at a discount price and they are great. There is a great stability and a firm cushioning to these shoes that allow you to train on all surfaces without worrying about injury. They look great and feel great. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good training shoe. They allow you to perform at any level.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

In the words of Post Malone, I fell apart

Anonymous runner · Jan 2, 2020

4/5

Overall

I had two successive pairs of these shoes and at about 200 miles, both of them started to tear at the side where the upper met the midsole. When the first pair did it, I though it might’ve just been a faulty pair, but then the second pair did it too. It got so bad when I was waiting for a new replacement pair that I started to get plantar fasciitis from clenching my feet to try and keep the shoes together. They’re a comfy shoe, but you’re hard-pressed to get more than 250 miles out of them. The model year newer, the 860v9’s are much better and have a knit side.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 14, 2019

4/5

Overall

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

The Fixer

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

As a wider-based stability shoe, I think the NB860 may be as good as it gets. For years, I had worn the Nike Structure, but was very disappointed by some recent changes to the heal and medial post. The NB860 has literally saved my body throughout my marathon training. The dual-density post is firm but also soft, the foot bed is comfortable in transition, and the shoe offers a great balance of rigidity and cushioning that's perfect for longer distance training. I couldn't be happier with my conversion from Nike to New Balance.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

New balance 800v8

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2019

4/5

Overall

So far good after 1 month. They have rubber sole and provide cushion and durability I want. I recommend them to avid runners.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5