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860 V9

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Below average (60/100)

Release: 2025

Below average (60/100) overall

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Release: 2025

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 10% of all shoes.

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Overall

Below average (60/100)

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.

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Below average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

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Below average (60/100)

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Scores better than 10% of shoes

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Below average (60/100)

Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort rating

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Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Comfort

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Good (75/100)

Durability

Average (69/100)

Durability rating

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Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 32% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 32% of shoes

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Average (69/100)

Cushioning

Average (66/100)

Cushioning rating

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Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 24% of shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 24% of shoes

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Average (66/100)

Appearance

Below average (59/100)

Appearance rating

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Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Below average (59/100)

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Scores better than 9% of shoes

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Below average (59/100)

Value

Below average (57/100)

Value rating

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Below average (57/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

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Value

Value rating

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Below average (57/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Below average (57/100)

57%

4/7

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 10% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 11% of 1,872 daily trainers.

11%

New Balance

Scores better than 34% of 255 New Balance shoes.

34%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Rated above average on comfort.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

More reviewers than average reported getting injured in this shoe.
Rated below average overall.
Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

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860 V9

860 v10

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Newest

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

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

—

1mm

7mm

Release

2025 Newest

2020 Q1

2024 Q2

MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (10%)

Average (60%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (51%)

Very good (82%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Below average (24%)

Good (79%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Below average (32%)

Below average (29%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (9%)

Below average (33%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Bottom tier (5%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

good workhorse

Anonymous runner · Jan 21, 2020

4/5

Overall

solid stability trainer with which I ran my first two road marathons. Good outsole and semi firm midsole which I personally favor. A little too loose in the heel capsule which I adjust by selecting socks and tying correctly, but could be improved in an update. Overall solid trainer that I've actually chosen to buy three times in a row

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

Perfecf

Anonymous runner · Sep 10, 2019

5/5

Overall

I’ve had less pains while running and honestly just love this shoe. Don’t get any other besides the new version of the same shoe. Every new version gets better

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

TL;DR: I think the 860 is great

Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

the 860 is a great shoe, it does exactly what you need it to. For someone like me, who overpronates, it gives me the support I need while not being overly clunky and annoying. The V9 also looks better than previous iterations. This shoe can go fast, if need be, but it definitely is more built for the long haul. I've gotten 500+ miles out of these shoes multiple times. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck, but if you need to do a lot of speedwork I'd recommend a pair of flats, too!

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2019

4/5

Overall

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

New Balance 860 V9

Steve84 · Jun 21, 2019

4/5

Overall

The New Balance 860 V9 is a great starter stability shoe. It's a bit of a throwback to the "old days" and maybe what you might think of when you hear stability shoe. It's very stable with a significant medial post, very comfortable on foot, the out-sole is durable, and the cushioning is firm. It doesn't transition very well as it's a bit clunky and not very flexible but it does offer outstanding support.

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

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