Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jan 14, 2016
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
New Balance
Vazee Pace
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Average
(70/100)
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q2
- MSRP
- $120
Average
(70/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 7.5 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q2
- MSRP
- $120
Ratings & Reviews
Average (70/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 31% of all shoes.
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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
Average (70/100)
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
Average (70/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 31% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Exceptional (96/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (96/100)
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.
Appearance
Very good (89/100)
Appearance rating
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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.
Durability
Very good (88/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (88/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 81% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Average (70/100)
Comfort 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
Average (70/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 30% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Below average (57/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Below average (57/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 5% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
7%
1/14
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 31% of 2,617 running shoes.
Average
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 33% of 1,872 daily trainers.
33%
New Balance
Scores better than 63% of 255 New Balance shoes.
63%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
- Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.
Cons
- Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
- Rated below average on comfort.
Compared to other shoes
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Current shoe
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz M
Lightest
9.6 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
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6mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q2
2017 Q3
2024 Q2
Newest
MSRP
$120
$110
Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (31%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Below average (30%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (<1%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (81%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Very good (84%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Value
Excellent (94%)
Best value
Very good (85%)
Very good (86%)
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
6 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews
Reader review
johnacox20 · Dec 15, 2015
5/5
Overall
With 375-400 miles* they are far from worn out but I’ve had a chance to compare the Pace to the NB Zante (v1), my current favorite. Pace is a bit snappier, firmer and more durable. The outsole may be more efficient with its big, segmented tread blocks, but there is noticeably less grip in the wet. There is quite a bit more support structure in the upper, midsole, and the wide outsole but I don’t wear them tight enough to feel the overlays in the upper. I think the midsole sidewalls are a net positive. I prefer the feel of the Freshfoam in the Zante – it feels softer but more energetic. I prefer the outsole of the Pace for speed and durability, but it’s close because of the lack of wet grip and it is a bit noisier. I was leaning toward the Pace for an upcoming marathon until fairly recently when one insole began slipping back out of the heel on every run. Easily fixed but now I’m choosing Zantes for a winter race that often has a bit of rain. These are just great shoes for the way I run. I always feel happy to put them on.
*I put a small, preemptive shot of shoe-goo on a high-wear hotspot of one outsole under my toe at ~275 miles.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 12, 2015
4/5
Overall
A little heavy, but overall quite comfortable. I used to be a Kinvara fan, but the new Kinvara six doesn't fit my foot. The Vazee Pace has been a good replacement.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 2, 2015
5/5
Overall
Fast and comfortable. Not overly soft or hard feel, feels just right
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
E Mar · Dec 1, 2015
5/5
Overall
Lightweight trainer with enough cushioning to stand up well to long runs. I have been running in this shoe for intervals, tempo runs and long runs. I like the simplicity and light weight of this shoe and the feel of how this shoe pushes off the road, specifically compared to the Kinvara. The Vazee Pace has a good "sport" feel, for tempo runs and racing half marathon or longer.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5