New Balance 1260
Every version of the 1260 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the 1260 scores above 34% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1260, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance 1260 v7 | 2017 | 11.0 oz | 8mm drop | 74 | +11 | 2 | $160 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v6 | 2017 | 10.7 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $90 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260 V5 | 2016 | 11.3 oz | — | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v3 | 2014 | — | — | 62 | -8 | 6 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v4 | 2014 | 9.7 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | 71 | -9 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v2 | 2014 | 9.3 oz (women's) | — | 80 | — | 4 | $100 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
1260 v774 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 10/100
v7 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.0 oz · 8mm drop
Both reviewers call it a solid daily trainer for pronators.
Durability 61MSRP $160
Overall74Appearance70Comfort64Value64Cushioning63Durability61Confidence10Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers call it a solid daily trainer for pronators.
One reviewer finds the cushioning good for a relatively low-to-the-ground shoe.
Cons
Averaging 10.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Comfort, cushioning and durability are its lowest-rated dimensions, all at 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.
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MSRP $150
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MSRP $90
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New Balance
1260v471 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 16/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.7 oz (women's) · 8mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5, and appearance 5.0.
Durability 69MSRP $110
Overall71Appearance74Durability69Comfort69Cushioning66Value56Confidence16Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5, and appearance 5.0.
Cons
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, far below every other dimension.
The 1260v2 earlier in the line scores 80 on four reviews against its 71.
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New Balance
1260v362 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 43/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across six reviews, its highest dimension.
Durability 65MSRP $100
Overall62Comfort70Durability65Appearance63Cushioning63Value60Confidence43Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across six reviews, its highest dimension.
One reviewer uses it for fast, slow and long runs and on trails.
Two reviewers describe a heavier, stable build.
Cons
One reviewer replaces a pair every 250 to 300 miles, against another who got 500.
Every other rated 1260 scores 71 or above.
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New Balance
1260v280 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 34/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.3 oz (women's)
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable and well padded for daily miles.
Durability 63MSRP $100
Overall80Comfort75Cushioning66Durability63Appearance60Value59Confidence34Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable and well padded for daily miles.
One reviewer with bunions calls the wide toe box the best solution she has found.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer says the upper near the ankle tears and looks ragged quickly.
