New Balance 1260
Every version of the 1260 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 76, and the 1260 rates above 23% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1260, 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 1260 v7 | 2017 | 11.0 oz | 8mm drop | 77 | +11 | 2 | $160 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v6 | 2017 | 10.7 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260 V5 | 2016 | 11.3 oz | — | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v3 | 2014 | — | — | 66 | -4 | 6 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v4 | 2014 | 9.7 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | 69 | -3 | 2 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260v2 | 2014 | 9.3 oz (women's) | — | 73 | — | 4 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance 1260 | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | $90 MSRP |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
1260 v777 77 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 57
v7 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.0 oz · 8mm drop
Both reviewers call it a solid daily trainer for pronators.
Durability 66MSRP $160
Overall77Appearance72Value71Comfort68Durability66Cushioning63Confidence57Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers call it a solid daily trainer for pronators.
One reviewer finds the cushioning good for a relatively low-to-the-ground shoe.
Cons
Averaging 10.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale.
Comfort, cushioning and durability are its lowest-rated dimensions, all at 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.
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MSRP $150
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MSRP $150
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New Balance
1260v273 73 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 48
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.3 oz (women's)
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable and well padded for daily miles.
Durability 66MSRP $100
Overall73Comfort72Value68Cushioning66Durability66Appearance65Confidence48Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable and well padded for daily miles.
One reviewer with bunions calls the wide toe box the best solution she has found.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer says the upper near the ankle tears and looks ragged quickly.
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New Balance
1260v469 69 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 50
v4 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.7 oz (women's) · 8mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5, and appearance 5.0.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall69Appearance73Comfort69Durability68Cushioning65Value64Confidence50Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate comfort and durability 4.5 out of 5, and appearance 5.0.
Cons
Value draws 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, far below every other dimension.
The 1260v2 earlier in the line scores 80 on four reviews against its 71.
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New Balance
1260v366 66 Below average Below average Below average 6 reviews Confidence 73
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across six reviews, its highest dimension.
Durability 66MSRP $100
Overall66Comfort69Appearance66Value66Durability66Cushioning64Confidence73Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across six reviews, its highest dimension.
One reviewer uses it for fast, slow and long runs and on trails.
Two reviewers describe a heavier, stable build.
Cons
One reviewer replaces a pair every 250 to 300 miles, against another who got 500.
Every other rated 1260 scores 71 or above.
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MSRP $90
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