New Balance 1540
Every version of the 1540 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 1540 scores above 16% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1540, 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 1540v4 | 2024 | — | — | 59 | -14 | — | — |
| New Balance 1540v3 | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $170 MSRP |
| New Balance 1540v2 | 2016 | 13.0 oz | — | 73 | — | 2 | $160 MSRP |
| New Balance 1540 | 2016 | 13.4 oz | — | — | — | — | $160 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
1540v459 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 3 reviews · Confidence 14/100
2024 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Durability 56Overall59Appearance62Cushioning58Durability56Value53Comfort52Confidence14Buy it now
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Cons
Value and appearance both average 2.3 out of 5 across its three reviews, with comfort and durability at 2.7.
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MSRP $170
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New Balance
1540v273 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 7/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 13.0 oz
Both reviewers find the toe box roomy, one saying it does not rub their toes.
Durability 68MSRP $160
Overall73Comfort68Durability68Cushioning66Appearance66Value62Confidence7Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers find the toe box roomy, one saying it does not rub their toes.
One reviewer says the heel is narrow enough that it does not slide.
Reviewers describe ample cushioning on a wide, stable base.
Cons
Averaging 12.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is far above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer disliked the loud colorway they had to buy.
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MSRP $160
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