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880 v4

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (63/100)

Release: 2016

Average (63/100) overall

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Shoe details

Release: 2016

Ratings & Reviews

Average (63/100)

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

Scores better than 15% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (63/100)

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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Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 15% of shoes

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Average (63/100)

Durability

Very good (89/100)

Durability rating

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Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 83% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 83% of shoes

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Very good (89/100)

Value

Very good (87/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 80% of shoes

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Very good (87/100)

Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 72% of shoes

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Very good (84/100)

Appearance

Very good (82/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

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Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Very good (82/100)

Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (79/100)

29%

4/14

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 15% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 17% of 1,872 daily trainers.

17%

New Balance

Scores better than 52% of 255 New Balance shoes.

52%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average on comfort.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the 880 v3.
Rated below average overall.
Rated below average on cushioning.
Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

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8.6 oz W

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Stack

—

32/22mm

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Drop

—

1mm

7mm

Release

2016

2020 Q3

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (15%)

Good (78%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Above average (63%)

Very good (81%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (72%)

Good (73%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Very good (83%)

Excellent (95%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Above average (67%)

Above average (63%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Very good (80%)

Excellent (96%) Best value

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$99.97

Top 21%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

Comfiest shoe ever!

Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2019

5/5

Overall

The NB 880 was recommended to me by a shoe specialist and I am very happy with the results. As a heavier runner, it gives me comfort and support, while helping reduce shin splints. I can’t recommend it enough and I have to try not to wear them when I’m not running!

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019

4/5

Overall

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

Reader review

xctfsteve · May 16, 2016

5/5

Overall

Great Shoe. I used 5-6 pairs of them. Each capped out at about 475 miles.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 9, 2016

4/5

Overall

It Is a very lightweight fast shoe, It is very good for any type of speed/ distance workout. It isn't super durable, because I am starting to get slight creases on the foam, and the rubber sole is starting to chip. It looks very stylish and cool and comes in different colors that I like. It fits great for someone with wide feet and my toe feels like it can move around great. My calves start to tighten up when I use this shoe because there isn't as much cushioning as i would like. For $115 dollars It is a great buy and you can usually get it on sale other places. It Isn't great for overpronation and doesn't fit me for that because I over pronate, but overall this shoe is a very flexible, lightweight, fast, responsive shoe.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

4/5

Overall

I had been wearing Brooks for about 5 years previous before switching shoes. My feet had been getting wider and as a result my pinky toe would tear through the fabric on both shoes. The New Balance 880v4 was suggested to me at my local running store (Bucks County Runners). They immediately felt much better. I was training for the Chicago Marathon and the shoes held up through a summer of high mileage.

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

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