New Balance

Hanzo S

Hanzo S
Neutral · Road
Average (64/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.2 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (64/100)

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Overall

Average (64/100)

Overall rating

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Average (64/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 16% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 65% of shoes

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Durability

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 43% of shoes

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Value

Good (73/100)

Value rating

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 42% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Scores better than 5% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (54/100)

Comfort rating

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Below average (54/100)

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Scores better than 4% of shoes

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67%

2/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

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All Running Shoes

Scores better than 16% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Racing Shoes

Scores better than 9% of 256 racing shoes.

9%

New Balance

Scores better than 53% of 255 New Balance shoes.

53%

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.2 oz M
5.7 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
Drop
4mm
Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$120
Best price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (4%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (43%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (65%)
Good (80%) Best appearance
Value
Average (42%)
Good (71%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Nb Hanzo s

NCNZ · Sep 10, 2018

5/5

Overall

A smooth but snappy ride. A good lightweight low drop shoe
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

NB Hanzo S

Anonymous runner · Sep 10, 2018

5/5

Overall

Great low drop racing flat. Smooth and snappy ride, good grip for all surfaces
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Good stiff flat for tempo - race pace work,

a_nu_start · Jul 14, 2018

4/5

Overall

Bought this shoe about a year ago for faster workouts throughout XC season and into track. Was kind of skeptical of the super-grippy tread pattern that looked like it would last about ~20 miles before shearing off. However, at 100+ miles, the tread has held together very nicely. The toe-box is SUPER roomy, but otherwise the shoes fit very well all around. One complaint I have is with the heel, which has given me pretty nasty blisters on more than one occasion if I wear socks that are too short. The shoe as a whole is incredibly stiff and has minimal drop, which I why I swear by this shoe for any workout in track and XC that I'm not wearing spikes for.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5