New Balance

880 v9

880 v9
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (86/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.6 oz
Release
2020 Q3
Stack Height
32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (86/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 78% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (86/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 78% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (86/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (82/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 73% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (80/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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50%

10/20

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 78% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 76% of 1,872 daily trainers.

76%

New Balance

Scores better than 86% of 255 New Balance shoes.

86%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the 880 v5.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Current shoe
Best value
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz W
Stack
32/22mm
Drop
1mm
7mm
Release
2020 Q3
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (78%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (81%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (73%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (95%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (63%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%) Best value
Very good (85%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

22 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 17 written reviews

Good shoe and cheap

Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2024

4/5

Overall

I have not only never had issues with this shoe, but it is the only shoe that seems to work for me and because it is a older model it is cheaper then almost everything else.  

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe...We got now

Anonymous runner · Nov 17, 2024

5/5

Overall

In the age of high stack heights and foam, I still am in the camp where I like to feel close to the ground. These shoes feel the most minimalist, while still having the support needed. Very comfortable upper, and durable rubber bottom. 

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

880 best shoe ever ran in. Super stable and comfortable. Congrats New Balance.

Anonymous runner · Dec 8, 2023

5/5

Overall

I'm long time customer.

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

Great shoe, staple neutral cushion shoe, available in wides

Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023

5/5

Overall

I wore Nike Pegasus for years, and switched to the 880.  I like it better

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

Excellent Value

CoreyD · Aug 20, 2020

4/5

Overall

This review is done in light of the price I paid for these trainers. They are currently on sale on most sites for well below their original MSRP, and if you can get your size you will be getting a great value. These shoes are quite versatile and can be worn for short and medium length distance runs as well as tempo and speed work. I like wearing them for speedier days and/or shorter days. I think the 880 V9's are a bit on the firm side when it comes to cushioning and I'd probably reach for my Brooks Ghosts for distances of an hour or more. Others might think otherwise. I'm 42 (43 in 2 days) now and probably weight about ten pounds more than my ideal weight so I might be over-sensitive to cushion level in running shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5