New Balance XC5K
Every version of the XC5K 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 XC5K scores above 17% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance XC 5K v6 | 2023 | — | — | 68 | +3 | — | — |
| New Balance XC5K v5 | 2019 | 4.8 oz (men's) | — | 65 | — | 1 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance XC5K | 2018 | 4.7 oz | — | — | — | — | $125 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
XC 5K v668 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
v6 (2023) · Spikes · Neutral
Durability 63Overall68Appearance77Value72Comfort65Durability63Cushioning58Confidence6Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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New Balance
XC5K v565 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 9/100
v5 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 4.8 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 66MSRP $110
Overall65Appearance79Value69Durability66Comfort64Cushioning60Confidence9Buy 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.
