New Balance 1500
Every version of the 1500 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the 1500 rates above 58% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1500, 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance 1500 V6 | 2019 | — | — | 80 | +3 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500v5 | 2019 | — | — | 77 | -1 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v4 | 2017 | 7.5 oz | 6mm drop | 78 | +6 | 10 | $130 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v2 | 2017 | 6.6 oz (women's) | 22/16mm stack · 6mm drop | 72 | -2 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v3 | 2017 | 7.2 oz | 6mm drop | 74 | +5 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v1 | 2015 | — | — | 69 | — | 4 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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New Balance
1500 V680 80 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2019) · Racing shoe · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light with good ground feel and races in it.
Durability 77MSRP $110
Overall80Appearance88Value81Durability77Comfort69Cushioning51Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it light with good ground feel and races in it.
Cons
Cushioning draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
Scores across the 1500 line have ranged from 73 to 85.
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New Balance
1500v577 77 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it light without sacrificing medial arch support.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall77Appearance89Value76Durability73Comfort66Cushioning50Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it light without sacrificing medial arch support.
One reviewer finds it extremely responsive, leaving them wanting to go farther and faster.
Cons
One reviewer alternates it with a more durable pair for longer runs and trails.
Cushioning and durability are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 4.0 out of 5.
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New Balance
1500 v478 78 Decent Decent Decent 10 reviews Confidence 20
v4 (2017) · Racing shoe · Stability · 7.5 oz · 6mm drop
Three reviewers race distances from 5k to the marathon in it.
Durability 79MSRP $130
Overall78Appearance90Durability79Value75Comfort62Cushioning50Confidence20Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Three reviewers race distances from 5k to the marathon in it.
Reviewers rate durability 4.4 out of 5, and two say the firm midsole outlasts the softer shoes they came from.
It weighs 8.1 oz in the men's version and 6.9 oz in the women's, and two reviewers value the touch of support in a light shoe.
Cons
The nine of ten reviewers who rated cushioning give it 3.8 out of 5, and three find the ride firm with little cushioning.
Two of ten reviewers so far record it as running small.
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New Balance
1500 v272 72 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz (women's) · 22mm stack · 6mm drop
The one reviewer so far has over 300 miles on a first pair with no real wear, and keeps a spare ready.
Durability 75MSRP $110
Overall72Appearance86Value79Durability75Comfort66Cushioning53Confidence3Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far has over 300 miles on a first pair with no real wear, and keeps a spare ready.
That reviewer uses it for faster workouts and races up to 10 miles and calls it cushioned enough while staying light.
Cons
The 1500 v4 later in the line scores 85 on ten reviews against its 73.
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New Balance
1500 v374 74 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2017) · Racing shoe · Stability · 7.2 oz · 6mm drop
A 6mm drop at 8.1 oz men's and 6.3 oz women's, for a stability racing flat.
Durability 74MSRP $110
Overall74Appearance87Value79Durability74Comfort63Cushioning50Confidence4Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 6mm drop at 8.1 oz men's and 6.3 oz women's, for a stability racing flat.
Both reviewers rate appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
The 1500 v4 and v6 rate higher, at 85 and 82.
One of the two reviewers finds it runs small.
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New Balance
1500 v169 69 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 6 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers describe it as light, responsive and quick for fast running.
Durability 72MSRP $110
Overall69Appearance91Value81Durability72Comfort67Cushioning52Confidence6Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers describe it as light, responsive and quick for fast running.
Value rates 4.8 out of 5 across four reviewers.
One reviewer uses this marathon racer as a normal trainer and gets about 700 miles.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4.0 out of 5.