New Balance 880
Every version of the 880 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 880 scores above 35% of the lines we track.
New Balance 880 vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the 880 in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 880, 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 Fresh Foam X 880 v15 In stock | 2025 | 8.7 oz (men's) | 38/32mm · 6mm drop | 72 | -6 | 2 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14 | 2025 | — | — | 78 | +18 | 3 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v13 | 2023 | 9.5 oz | 34/24mm · 10mm drop | 60 | -30 | 5 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12 | 2022 | 9.7 oz | 35/25mm · 10mm drop | 90 | +11 | 8 | $134 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v11 | 2021 | 9.6 oz (men's) | 34/24mm · 10mm drop | 79 | +9 | 2 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v10 | 2020 | 9.3 oz | 32/22mm · 10mm drop | 70 | -9 | 3 | — |
| New Balance 880 v9 | 2020 | 8.6 oz (women's) | 32/22mm · 10mm drop | 78 | +14 | 17 | — |
| New Balance 880v8 | 2018 | — | — | 64 | -12 | 2 | — |
| New Balance 880 v6 | 2018 | — | — | 76 | +10 | 1 | — |
| New Balance 880 v7 | 2018 | — | — | 66 | -26 | 11 | — |
| New Balance 880 v5 | 2016 | — | — | 92 | +26 | 12 | — |
| New Balance 880 v4 | 2016 | — | — | 66 | -6 | 7 | — |
| New Balance 880 v3 | 2013 | 10.5 oz (men's) | 35/22mm · 13mm drop | 72 | 0 | 10 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance 880 v2 | 2012 | — | — | 73 | — | 4 | — |
14 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1572 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 53/100
v15 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 6mm drop
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Durability 79Overall72Value83Cushioning83Durability79Comfort77Appearance70Confidence53Pros
8.7 oz alongside a 38mm heel stack is light for the cushioning.
Both reviewers so far rate the cushioning 5 out of 5.
It lists at $139.99, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
One of two reviewers finds the heel too loose to hold their foot, and marks the fit small.
Durability averages 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers so far.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880v1478 Decent Decent · 6 reviews · Confidence 74/100
2025 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster tempo days.
Durability 90Overall78Comfort93Durability90Value88Cushioning83Appearance83Confidence74Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster tempo days.
One reviewer calls it the best daily trainer he has found, squishy for easy runs and light enough for tempo.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the six reviews so far at 4.3 out of 5, and one reviewer would not race in it.
Scores across the 880 line have ranged from 65 to 92.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1360 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 13 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v13 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Comfort and value both average 4.6 out of 5 across thirteen reviews.
Durability 85MSRP $140
Overall60Value89Durability85Comfort80Cushioning77Appearance65Confidence85Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Comfort and value both average 4.6 out of 5 across thirteen reviews.
Two reviewers get 350 to 400 miles or more from a pair.
Two reviewers call it well cushioned while still light and quick.
Cons
Appearance averages 3.9 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and one reviewer says the colorways are not the coolest.
One reviewer finds the toe box runs small.
Averaging 9.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1290 Good Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 84/100
v12 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 10mm drop · 35mm stack
Reviewers report strong outsole life, one pair past 600 miles.
Durability 98MSRP $134
Overall90Durability98Value92Comfort90Appearance75Cushioning75Confidence84Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers report strong outsole life, one pair past 600 miles.
Wide widths available, and reviewers describe a roomy toe box.
Runners use it for easy miles, tempo work and 10K races.
Cons
One reviewer finds the outsole slippery, even on dry ground.
One reviewer finds it clunky and heavy.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam 880 v1179 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 53/100
v11 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz (men's) · 10mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers rate it highly for value among everyday trainers.
Durability 82Overall79Value87Durability82Comfort80Cushioning72Appearance68Confidence53Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate it highly for value among everyday trainers.
One reviewer is glad New Balance addressed the shoe's issues without revamping it wholesale.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the three reviews so far, at 3.7 out of 5.
Scores across the 880 line have ranged from 65 to 92.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam 880 v1070 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 75/100
v10 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 10mm drop · 32mm stack
Reviewers call it a comfortable daily trainer across easy and faster paces, one having worn the 880 for thirteen years.
Durability 86Overall70Value87Durability86Comfort77Cushioning75Appearance74Confidence75Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers call it a comfortable daily trainer across easy and faster paces, one having worn the 880 for thirteen years.
One reviewer passed 500 miles and expects another 300 from the same pair.
Value draws 4.5 out of 5, the joint highest mark of any dimension.
Cons
The 880 v9 before it scores 78 on twenty-two reviews against its 70, and the 880 v12 scores 90.
One wide-footed reviewer wore a hole near the little toe.
Durability draws 4.2 out of 5, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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New Balance
880 v978 Decent Decent · 22 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v9 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (women's) · 10mm drop · 32mm stack
Reviewers report pairs lasting hundreds of miles before the cushioning fades.
Durability 94Overall78Value96Durability94Comfort87Cushioning79Appearance76Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report pairs lasting hundreds of miles before the cushioning fades.
Many find the firm, responsive ride works for tempo and faster running.
Reviewers rate value 4.6 out of 5 across twenty-two reviews.
Cons
Runners wanting soft cushioning often find it firm and stiff.
A few reviewers struggle to lock down the heel and midfoot.
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.2 out of 5.
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New Balance
880v864 Below average Below average · 3 reviews · Confidence 81/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 86Overall64Comfort87Value87Durability86Appearance76Cushioning73Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Value averages 4.7 out of 5 across three reviews.
One reviewer, a forefoot striker, calls the cushioning and drop classic.
Cons
The 880 v5 earlier in the line scores 92 on twelve reviews.
One reviewer finds it a little too flexible through the middle.
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New Balance
880 v676 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 36/100
v6 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far calls it his go-to trainer with the best toe box he has found.
Durability 86Overall76Value88Durability86Comfort85Cushioning75Appearance71Confidence36Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far calls it his go-to trainer with the best toe box he has found.
Cons
The 880 v5 before it scores 92 on twelve reviews against its 77.
Appearance draws 3 out of 5 in the single review so far, its lowest mark.
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New Balance
880 v766 Below average Below average · 11 reviews · Confidence 81/100
v7 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Comfort draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, with several reviewers on their sixth or tenth consecutive pair of 880s.
Durability 87Overall66Value91Comfort89Durability87Cushioning86Appearance75Confidence81Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Comfort draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, with several reviewers on their sixth or tenth consecutive pair of 880s.
Reviewers report 350 to 800 km per pair, one getting 600 to 700 miles when rotating and running on soft surfaces.
Reviewers use one pair across easy runs, tempos and two hour long runs.
Cons
One reviewer has had multiple pairs tear where the upper fabric meets the sole.
Durability and appearance each draw 4.3 out of 5, the lowest marks of any dimension.
The 880 v5 before it scores 92 on twelve reviews against its 65.
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New Balance
880 v592 Very good Very good · 12 reviews · Confidence 89/100
v5 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers call it comfortable and well cushioned for long runs and daily miles.
Durability 95Overall92Durability95Comfort95Cushioning90Value90Appearance87Confidence89Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it comfortable and well cushioned for long runs and daily miles.
It is the highest-scoring version of the 880 line we cover.
Two reviewers use it for tempo runs and intervals as well as easy miles.
Cons
One high-mileage reviewer finds the tongue slides down within the first few minutes of a run.
Two reviewers say the outsole wears down quickly, one putting the practical limit at 300 to 350 miles.
Three of twelve reviewers report an injury while running in it.
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New Balance
880 v466 Below average Below average · 7 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v4 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers find it comfortable through marathon training and high weekly mileage, one getting about 475 miles from each of five or six pairs.
Durability 86Overall66Durability86Value86Comfort79Appearance77Cushioning76Confidence85Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find it comfortable through marathon training and high weekly mileage, one getting about 475 miles from each of five or six pairs.
Appearance draws 4.6 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, and reviewers with wide feet say the toe box suits them.
Cons
One reviewer had the outsole around the heel give way into the midsole at 280 miles and stopped using them.
The 880 v3 before it and the v5 after it score 73 and 92 against its 65.
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New Balance
880 v372 Decent Decent · 10 reviews · Confidence 78/100
v3 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz (men's) · 13mm drop · 35mm stack
Reviewers consistently call it comfortable, including runners wearing orthotics.
Durability 85MSRP $115
Overall72Durability85Comfort84Cushioning76Value73Appearance69Confidence78Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently call it comfortable, including runners wearing orthotics.
Reviewers describe it as cushioned, flexible and stable through daily mileage.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and some reviewers say the outsole wears down quickly.
A 13mm drop is unusually high, and at 10.5 oz it is a substantial trainer.
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New Balance
880 v273 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 73/100
v2 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer got at least 500 miles from a pair.
Durability 90Overall73Durability90Value89Comfort88Cushioning78Appearance69Confidence73Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer got at least 500 miles from a pair.
Reviewers find it supportive without feeling bulky or heavy.
Cons
The 880 v5 later in the line scores 92 on twelve reviews against its 73.