New Balance 1500
Every version of the 1500 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 1500 scores above 46% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance 1500 V6 | 2019 | — | — | 83 | +8 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500v5 | 2019 | — | — | 75 | -11 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v4 | 2017 | 7.5 oz | 6mm drop | 86 | +13 | 10 | $130 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v2 | 2017 | 6.6 oz (women's) | 22/16mm · 6mm drop | 73 | -3 | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v3 | 2017 | 7.2 oz | 6mm drop | 76 | +3 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1500 v1 | 2015 | — | — | 73 | — | 4 | $110 MSRP |
6 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
1500 V683 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 32/100
v6 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it light with good ground feel and races in it.
Durability 81MSRP $110
Overall83Appearance93Value87Durability81Comfort72Cushioning54Confidence32Buy 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
1500v575 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 27/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it light without sacrificing medial arch support.
Durability 74MSRP $110
Overall75Appearance94Value78Durability74Comfort66Cushioning53Confidence27Buy 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 v486 Good Good · 10 reviews · Confidence 83/100
v4 (2017) · Racing · Stability · 7.5 oz · 6mm drop
Three reviewers race distances from 5k to the marathon in it.
Durability 86MSRP $130
Overall86Appearance95Durability86Value75Comfort59Cushioning54Confidence83Buy 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 v273 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 33/100
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz (women's) · 6mm drop · 22mm stack
The one reviewer so far has over 300 miles on a first pair with no real wear, and keeps a spare ready.
Durability 79MSRP $110
Overall73Appearance88Value82Durability79Comfort66Cushioning56Confidence33Buy 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 v376 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 29/100
v3 (2017) · Racing · 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 77MSRP $110
Overall76Appearance90Value83Durability77Comfort59Cushioning54Confidence29Buy 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 v173 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 41/100
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers describe it as light, responsive and quick for fast running.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall73Appearance96Value85Durability73Comfort69Cushioning56Confidence41Buy 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.