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890 v7

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Very good (81/100)

Weight: 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height: 7mm

Very good (81/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height: 7mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (81/100)

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

Scores better than 66% 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

Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.

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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 (81/100)

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 (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% 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 (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (81/100)

Value

Very good (89/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% 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 (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (89/100)

Appearance

Very good (82/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (82/100)

Comfort

Good (76/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% 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 (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (76/100)

Cushioning

Good (74/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 48% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 48% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (74/100)

Durability

Below average (54/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (54/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Below average (54/100)

73%

8/11

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 66% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 64% of 1,872 daily trainers.

64%

New Balance

Scores better than 79% of 255 New Balance shoes.

79%

Pros & Cons

Pros

A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

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890 v7

890 v8

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

6.9 oz M Lightest

8.4 oz M

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Stack

24/17mm

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Drop

7mm

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7mm

Release

2019 Q1

2020 Q2

2024 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$120 Lower MSRP

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$200

Best price

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$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Above average (67%)

Bottom tier (4%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (54%)

Bottom tier (4%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (48%)

Bottom tier (7%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (3%)

Bottom tier (2%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Above average (66%)

Bottom tier (19%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Very good (85%)

Below average (29%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$109.99

Top 11%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

Responsive yet cushioned for long runs

Anonymous runner · Jan 29, 2020

4/5

Overall

As a forefoot runner I always run into problems with durability vs ‘clunkiness for long runs. the NB 890 combines the responsiveness of a neutral fast shoe and the cushioning of a distance shoe I love them!

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

Best Pace Hitter

Anonymous runner · Jan 17, 2020

5/5

Overall

The 890v7 is the neutral trainer that should be in your rotation if it isn't already. With a wide toe box yet form fitting upper that narrows in the body of the foot, it's a welcoming style for all three run strike types. The low-drop is ideal for pushing forward in workouts and races. The foam's firmness is the best of both worlds: a bit of give, but minimal material for the minimalist runner. If you miss the Vazee Pacev2, give this a shot.

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

890 versatility

Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019

5/5

Overall

Great lightweight trainer. Has served me well for everything from marathon training to easy doubles. If I could only run in one shoe for everything this would definitely be my choice.

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

Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

Soft shoe, super light. Duability is a minor concern.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

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

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