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880 v5

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Very good (89/100)

Release: 2016

Very good (89/100) overall

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Shoe details

Release: 2016

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (89/100)

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

Scores better than 85% 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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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Very good (89/100)

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

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (89/100)

Comfort

Exceptional (97/100)

Comfort rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

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Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Exceptional (97/100)

Appearance

Exceptional (96/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Exceptional (96/100)

Durability

Exceptional (95/100)

Durability rating

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Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Exceptional (95/100)

Cushioning

Excellent (91/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Excellent (91/100)

Value

Very good (88/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 83% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 83% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (88/100)

56%

9/16

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 85% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 84% of 1,872 daily trainers.

84%

New Balance

Scores better than 91% of 255 New Balance shoes.

91%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Reviewers rate this shoe better than the 880 v4.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.

Cons

Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

880 v5

880 v9

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Best value

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

—

8.6 oz W

—

Stack

—

32/22mm

—

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

Very good (85%)

Good (78%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Excellent (95%)

Very good (81%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Very good (87%)

Good (73%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Excellent (94%)

Excellent (95%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Excellent (95%)

Above average (63%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Very good (83%)

Excellent (96%) Best value

Very good (86%)

Where to buy

$119.99

Top 8%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

12 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 12 written reviews

Durable!

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2020

5/5

Overall

I moved to the NB 880 from Brooks Ghost 12 and am impressed. The treads and uppers on the 880s have lasted longer and look great. I've worn through each of my last 4 pairs of Brooks in 300 miles or so and these NBs are still going strong at 400. I've not had any pain or issues, after the initial break-in, with the NB 880s.

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

New Balance 880s

Anonymous runner · Oct 5, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is my go-to shoe. I love this shoe so much because of its appearance, durability, and cushioning. I am a gal who loves cushioned shoes to train in.

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

I Tried Something New and it Paid Off! (New Balance 880 v5)

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe fits my average feet well, is light, not bulky and is good for any kind of run! I have done long runs, tempo runs and interval training (indoor and outdoor) in this shoe. The cushion is sufficient enough to be comfortable for long runs up to 18 miles. The lack of bulk and weight allow the shoe to be an effective speed trainer. I have zero complaints other than I wish it could last a little bit longer and was cheaper. As someone who pronates, the sides on this shoe wear out quickly. To compare, the side of the shoe wears out as quickly as the Nike Pegasus 33s and 34s. At least it is better than the Pegasus 35s- those shoes are brilliant but wear out in no time. I am also a college student that prefers to save money- this shoe is the same price as the average newest pair of running shoes on the market. One pretty unique bad experience came at the bitter end of the shoe's life cycle when I ran into broken glass that was frozen down into the side of the road. When this shoe is worn down, protection from sharp objects on the ground is nonexistent. I have never worn shoes that were from New Balance before but this shoe has given me a glimpse at the competency and expertise that goes on within the development team.

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

Great shoe overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good for long runs and general mileage days

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

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

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