New Balance 680
Every version of the 680 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 680 scores above 41% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 680, 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 680v6 | 2019 | — | — | 64 | -14 | 1 | $75 MSRP |
| New Balance 680 V5 | 2018 | 11.0 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $75 MSRP |
| New Balance 680 V4 | 2017 | 9.2 oz | 12mm drop | 78 | +4 | 2 | $75 MSRP |
| New Balance 680 V3 | 2016 | 10.7 oz (men's) | — | 74 | — | 1 | $75 MSRP |
| New Balance 680 V2 | 2016 | 9.5 oz | — | — | — | — | $75 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
680v664 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 26/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers rate comfort and value 5 out of 5.
Durability 76MSRP $75
Overall64Value94Comfort77Durability76Appearance70Cushioning69Confidence26Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort and value 5 out of 5.
It lists at $75, and one reviewer paid about $60 at an outlet.
One reviewer finds it fine on dirt roads and non-technical trail.
Cons
One reviewer sees the traction wear down at 300 to 350 miles.
The same reviewer says it is not a workout shoe, though fine for light pickups and strides.
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MSRP $75
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New Balance
680 V478 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 29/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 12mm drop
One reviewer is on his third pair, having retired the others past 450 miles.
Durability 86MSRP $75
Overall78Value96Durability86Comfort85Appearance76Cushioning67Confidence29Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer is on his third pair, having retired the others past 450 miles.
Both reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort, durability and value.
Cons
A 12mm drop is high for a modern trainer, and at an average of 9.2 oz it is a substantial shoe.
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New Balance
680 V374 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 12/100
v3 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.7 oz (men's)
One reviewer calls the cushioning good and the shoe fairly lightweight for its size.
Durability 78MSRP $75
Overall74Value91Comfort79Durability78Appearance76Cushioning72Confidence12Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls the cushioning good and the shoe fairly lightweight for its size.
It lists at $75, well below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One reviewer sees some wear on the inside of the ankle collar.
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MSRP $75
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