New Balance 860
Every version of the 860 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 860 rates above 4% of the lines we track.
New Balance 860 vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the 860 in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 860, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15 In stock | 2026 | 10.5 oz | 40/34mm stack · 6mm drop | 56 | -8 | — | $150 |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 | 2024 | 9.8 oz | 38/30mm stack · 8mm drop | 64 | -6 | 5 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v13 In stock | 2022 | 9.8 oz | 27/17mm stack · 10mm drop | 70 | +7 | 3 | $123 |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v12 | 2021 | 10.3 oz | 34/24mm stack · 10mm drop | 63 | +2 | 1 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v11 | 2020 | 10.2 oz | — | 61 | -13 | 1 | — |
| New Balance 860 v10 | 2020 | 10.3 oz | 34/24mm stack · 10mm drop | 73 | +13 | 4 | $130 MSRP |
| New Balance 860 V9 | 2019 | 8.9 oz (women's) | — | 60 | -4 | 5 | — |
| New Balance 860 v8 | 2019 | — | — | 64 | +8 | 9 | — |
| New Balance 860 v6 | 2018 | — | — | 56 | -2 | 2 | — |
| New Balance 860 v7 | 2018 | — | — | 58 | -5 | 4 | — |
| New Balance 860 v5 | 2016 | — | — | 63 | +8 | 4 | $120 MSRP |
| New Balance 860 v3 | 2014 | — | — | 55 | +6 | 2 | — |
| New Balance 860 v4 | 2014 | — | — | 49 | — | 16 | $100 MSRP |
13 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
-
New Balance
Fresh Foam X 860 v1556 56 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Confidence 55
v15 (2026) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.5 oz · 40mm stack · 6mm drop
Overall56Confidence55Buy it now
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Cons
It is much heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
New Balance
Fresh Foam X 860 v1464 64 Below average Below average Below average 11 reviews Confidence 52
v14 (2024) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 38mm stack · 8mm drop
Durability 61MSRP $140
Overall64Comfort69Appearance64Value62Durability61Cushioning59Confidence52Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
-
New Balance
Fresh Foam X 860 v1370 70 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 56
v13 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 9.8 oz · 27mm stack · 10mm drop
Durability 69$123 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 29, 8:32 AM UTCOverall70Durability69Appearance67Comfort65Value65Cushioning59Confidence56Buy it now
We share affiliate links. Learn more.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
-
New Balance
Fresh Foam X 860 v1263 63 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 11 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v12 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 10.3 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Its one reviewer so far calls it a reliable daily trainer with plenty of cushion for long runs and light enough for road repetitions.
Durability 62Overall63Comfort67Appearance63Durability62Value60Cushioning59Confidence11Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer so far calls it a reliable daily trainer with plenty of cushion for long runs and light enough for road repetitions.
Cons
Its one reviewer so far rates durability, appearance and value 3 out of 5, its lowest marks.
-
New Balance
Fresh Foam 860 v1161 61 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 7 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v11 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.2 oz
Its one reviewer so far rates comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Durability 64Overall61Comfort68Appearance67Durability64Value63Cushioning59Confidence7Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer so far rates comfort and appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
Averaging 10.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
-
New Balance
860 v1073 73 Decent Decent Decent 8 reviews Confidence 26
v10 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.3 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and cushioning on daily miles.
Durability 68MSRP $130
Overall73Comfort75Cushioning70Appearance69Durability68Value64Confidence26Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and cushioning on daily miles.
It is by far the best-rated 860 version we cover, the next best scoring 65.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.6 out of 5.
Averaging 10.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
-
New Balance
860 V960 60 Below average Below average Below average 5 reviews Confidence 35
v9 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz (women's)
Reviewers rate durability 4.6 out of 5, and two report 500 miles or more per pair.
Durability 69Overall60Comfort70Durability69Value67Appearance63Cushioning59Confidence35Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate durability 4.6 out of 5, and two report 500 miles or more per pair.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.6 out of 5, and three say the medial post gives support without feeling clunky.
Two reviewers describe a firm midsole they favor for long, steady road miles.
Cons
Reviewers rate appearance 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
One of five reviewers so far finds it clunky and inflexible through the transition.
One of five reviewers so far finds the heel loose enough to need sock and lacing adjustments.
-
New Balance
860 v864 64 Below average Below average Below average 10 reviews Confidence 31
v8 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability
Two reviewers describe a firm, stable ride for long training runs.
Durability 68Overall64Value74Comfort70Durability68Appearance68Cushioning58Confidence31Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers describe a firm, stable ride for long training runs.
One reviewer with a wide foot calls it a pleasure to run in.
Two reviewers switched from Nike and prefer it.
Cons
One reviewer has two successive pairs tear where the upper meets the midsole at about 200 miles.
Cushioning and durability are the lowest of its dimensions at 4.0 out of 5 across ten reviews.
Two of the nine reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
-
New Balance
860 v656 56 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 2 reviews Confidence 18 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Durability 64Overall56Comfort65Durability64Appearance62Value60Cushioning59Confidence18Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort, cushioning and durability 4 out of 5.
Cons
One of two reviewers so far finds it heavy and cumbersome coming from a minimal shoe.
-
New Balance
860 v758 58 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 4 reviews Confidence 16 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort averages 5 out of 5 across four reviews, with appearance at 4.8 and cushioning 4.5.
Durability 64Overall58Comfort74Appearance71Value64Durability64Cushioning62Confidence16Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Comfort averages 5 out of 5 across four reviews, with appearance at 4.8 and cushioning 4.5.
Two reviewers get 450 to 600 miles from a pair, one of them once past 700.
Cons
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers have the upper tear or separate before the soles wear out.
One reviewer finds it cumbersome on the track or in quick intervals, and another misses the rolling forefoot feel of the earlier versions.
-
New Balance
860 v563 63 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 21
v5 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability
Comfort draws 4.8 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers welcome the multiple width options.
Durability 61MSRP $120
Overall63Comfort68Value64Appearance63Durability61Cushioning59Confidence21Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Comfort draws 4.8 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers welcome the multiple width options.
One reviewer describes the perfect mix of lightness, responsiveness and support.
Cons
One reviewer had the fabric around the ankle wear through very quickly, and durability draws 3.8 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension.
One reviewer at about 60 miles a week wants more cushioning and says she wears them out too fast.
The 860 v10 after it scores 75 on eight reviews against its 65.
-
New Balance
860 v355 55 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 2 reviews Confidence 10 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one praises the balance of cushioning and support.
Durability 62Overall55Comfort68Value64Durability62Appearance62Cushioning59Confidence10Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one praises the balance of cushioning and support.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability and appearance 3.5 out of 5, its lowest dimensions.
One of two reviewers so far says the model is becoming hard to find.
-
New Balance
860 v449 49 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 16 reviews Confidence 50
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability
Two reviewers say the toe box is less narrow than the 860 v3.
Durability 58MSRP $100
Overall49Appearance59Durability58Cushioning58Comfort57Value52Confidence50Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers say the toe box is less narrow than the 860 v3.
Reviewers rate comfort 4.1 out of 5, and two say it works for them coming back from injury.
Cons
Reviewers rate durability 3.8 out of 5 and value 3.7 out of 5, its lowest dimensions, and two report the forefoot wearing out before the rest of the shoe.
The 860 v5 scores 65 on four reviews and the v10 scores 75 on eight, against this version's 47, the lowest in the line.