New Balance XC5K
Every version of the XC5K 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 XC5K rates above 19% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the XC5K, 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 |
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| New Balance XC 5K v6 | 2023 | 4.9 oz (men's) | — | 73 | +7 | — | — |
| New Balance XC5K v5 | 2019 | 5.0 oz (men's) | — | 66 | — | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance XC5K | 2018 | 4.7 oz | — | — | — | — | $125 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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New Balance
XC 5K v673 73 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2023) · Track spike · Neutral · 4.9 oz (men's)
Durability 66Overall73Appearance76Value75Comfort67Durability66Cushioning59Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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New Balance
XC5K v566 66 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2019) · Track spike · Neutral · 5.0 oz (men's)
At 4.8 oz, very light, and the one reviewer so far says it is comfortable straight out of the box with a secure, glove-like fit.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall66Appearance78Value73Durability68Comfort68Cushioning60Confidence3Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 4.8 oz, very light, and the one reviewer so far says it is comfortable straight out of the box with a secure, glove-like fit.
That reviewer rates appearance 5 out of 5.
Cons
That reviewer got horrible heel blisters from a square of fabric pressing into his Achilles during a workout.
He also reports the spike plate showing wear after a single session.
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MSRP $125
Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
