New Balance 1400
Every version of the 1400 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 1400 scores above 94% of the lines we track.
New Balance 1400 vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the 1400 in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1400, 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 1400 v6 | 2018 | 6.6 oz | 25/15mm · 10mm drop | 97 | 0 | 15 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1400 v5 | 2017 | 7.0 oz | 10mm drop | 97 | +1 | 19 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1400v4 | 2016 | 6.2 oz (women's) | 10mm drop | 96 | +4 | 5 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1400 v3 | 2016 | 6.3 oz (men's) | 23/13mm · 10mm drop | 92 | -1 | 3 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1400 v2 | 2014 | 6.4 oz (men's) | 23/13mm · 10mm drop | 92 | -2 | 22 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1400 v1 | 2014 | 5.0 oz | 11mm drop | 94 | — | 12 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
1400 v697 Exceptional Exceptional · 15 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz · 10mm drop · 25mm stack
Light at 7.1 oz, reviewers use it for speedwork and racing.
Durability 76MSRP $110
Overall97Appearance99Value99Comfort94Durability76Cushioning67Confidence91Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 7.1 oz, reviewers use it for speedwork and racing.
A low 25mm heel stack gives ground feel reviewers call responsive.
Two reviewers report no blisters or pressure points across a full training block.
Cons
Cushioning averages 4.0 out of 5, and three reviewers want more of it for long, slow miles.
Durability averages 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer gets a marathon training cycle and one race from a pair.
One reviewer finds it not responsive enough to race in and keeps it for training.
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New Balance
1400 v597 Exceptional Exceptional · 19 reviews · Confidence 93/100
v5 (2017) · Racing · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers race it from 5K to marathon and train in it too.
Durability 73MSRP $100
Overall97Value99Comfort97Appearance96Durability73Cushioning71Confidence93Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers race it from 5K to marathon and train in it too.
At 7.4 oz in the men's build and 6.6 oz in the women's, and reviewers say it has enough cushioning for long runs.
It lists at $100, and reviewers rate value 4.6 out of 5.
Cons
Three runners see it break down around 250 to 300 miles.
Three reviewers find it clunky or not responsive enough for short races.
One reviewer says it loses traction quickly in the wet.
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New Balance
1400v496 Excellent Excellent · 5 reviews · Confidence 84/100
2016 · Racing · Neutral · 6.2 oz (women's) · 10mm drop
Reviewers use it for track workouts, tempos and daily training.
Durability 68MSRP $100
Overall96Value98Appearance95Comfort82Cushioning77Durability68Confidence84Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for track workouts, tempos and daily training.
Two reviewers get 400 miles from a pair of what is a light racing shoe.
Appearance rates 4.8 out of 5, the strongest dimension here.
Cons
One reviewer finds it too soft for the track and short races, and their calves sore after a half marathon.
One reviewer finds it tight and suggests sizing up.
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New Balance
1400 v392 Very good Very good · 3 reviews · Confidence 76/100
v3 (2016) · Racing · Neutral · 6.3 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 23mm stack
At 6.3 oz, reviewers race everything from 5K to marathon in it.
Durability 61MSRP $100
Overall92Value98Appearance97Comfort95Cushioning73Durability61Confidence76Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 6.3 oz, reviewers race everything from 5K to marathon in it.
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one calls it roomy enough for a racing flat.
The 1400 line has rated well across every version we cover.
Cons
Its 23mm heel stack is well below the 39mm median for racing shoes on sale.
One reviewer says the outsole tread wears down quickly, costing grip on slick surfaces.
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New Balance
1400 v194 Excellent Excellent · 12 reviews · Confidence 86/100
v1 (2014) · Racing · Neutral · 5.0 oz · 11mm drop
At 5 oz, reviewers call it a fast shoe for workouts.
Durability 59MSRP $110
Overall94Value98Appearance96Comfort88Cushioning71Durability59Confidence86Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 5 oz, reviewers call it a fast shoe for workouts.
Runners find enough cushioning to race in it and to go long.
Two reviewers keep spare pairs in stock, one of them having run in it for three years.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5, and two reviewers say the upper or the outsole wears through quickly.
Three of eleven reviewers report an injury while running in it.
One reviewer has the tongue tuck to one side and cramps on runs over four miles.
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New Balance
1400 v292 Very good Very good · 22 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2014) · Racing · Neutral · 6.4 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 23mm stack
Reviewers find cushioning generous for a 6.4 oz racing flat.
Durability 52MSRP $100
Overall92Value98Appearance95Comfort87Cushioning77Durability52Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find cushioning generous for a 6.4 oz racing flat.
Runners use it for track, tempo runs, races and marathons.
Comfort draws consistent praise, including from runners using orthotics.
Cons
Reviewers report uppers tearing and outsole tread wearing off early, and durability is the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the toe box narrow, one of them reporting numbness.
One reviewer finds little stability on grass, trails and uneven ground, and two more warn about wet or icy footing.
