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MD500 v5

MD500 v5
Neutral · Road
Below average (60/100)

Shoe details

Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$70

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

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Overall

Below average (60/100)

Overall rating

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Below average (60/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Very good (82/100)

Value rating

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Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 57% of shoes

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Durability

Average (69/100)

Durability rating

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Average (69/100)

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Scores better than 31% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (59/100)

Comfort rating

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Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 9% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (52/100)

Cushioning rating

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Below average (52/100)

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Scores better than 2% of shoes

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New Balance MD500 v5
New Balance MD500 v7
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MD500 v5
MD500 v7
Mach X 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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5.1 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
—
—
Release
2017 Q1
2019 Q4
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$70
$70
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (9%)
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Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (2%)
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Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (31%)
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Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (57%)
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Good (80%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (68%)
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Good (71%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Good Shoe

Anonymous runner · May 23, 2021

5/5

Overall

This was my first ever pair of spikes in high school. I ran in the 800 through mile in them and they served me well. They're super light, and have no durability issues so far. They make you feel fast. The only thing I could ask for is a bit more cushioning on the heel. Overall, great shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5