New Balance Vazee Pace
Every version of the Vazee Pace 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 Vazee Pace scores above 32% of the lines we track.
New Balance Vazee Pace vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Vazee Pace in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Vazee Pace, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance Vazee Pace v2 | 2017 | 8.7 oz | 6mm drop | 63 | -16 | 17 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance Vazee Pace | 2015 | 7.0 oz | — | 79 | — | 6 | $120 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
Vazee Pace v263 Below average Below average · 17 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v2 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 6mm drop
Eight reviewers call it light and responsive, and use it for tempo work and faster runs.
Durability 56MSRP $110
Overall63Value88Appearance87Comfort65Durability56Cushioning50Confidence87Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Eight reviewers call it light and responsive, and use it for tempo work and faster runs.
Four reviewers find the toe box roomy.
Value averages 4.4 out of 5 across seventeen reviews, and one reviewer finds pairs for about $50.
Cons
Cushioning averages 3.5 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and three reviewers would use something else for long runs.
Durability averages 3.8 out of 5, and three reviewers say the outsole or toe box wears quickly.
Two reviewers find the heel collar low, one fighting heel slip unless the laces are at maximum.
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New Balance
Vazee Pace79 Decent Decent · 6 reviews · Confidence 80/100
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz
Reviewers rate durability and value 4.8 out of 5 apiece, one at 375 to 400 miles and far from worn out.
Durability 86MSRP $120
Overall79Value97Appearance90Durability86Comfort67Cushioning55Confidence80Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers rate durability and value 4.8 out of 5 apiece, one at 375 to 400 miles and far from worn out.
Reviewers use it for intervals, tempo runs and long runs alike.
Cons
Comfort draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 4.3 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it a little heavy.
The Vazee Pace v2 after it scores 62 on seventeen reviews.
