New Balance 880
Every version of the 880 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 880 rates above 57% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 In stock | 2025 | 8.6 oz | 41/35mm stack · 6mm drop | 75 | -2 | 2 | $115 |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14 | 2025 | 8.1 oz | 31/23mm stack · 8mm drop | 77 | +9 | 3 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v13 | 2023 | 9.5 oz | 34/24mm stack · 10mm drop | 68 | -18 | 5 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v12 | 2022 | 9.5 oz | 35/25mm stack · 10mm drop | 85 | +3 | 8 | $134 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v11 | 2021 | 9.6 oz | 34/24mm stack · 10mm drop | 82 | +11 | 2 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v10 | 2020 | 9.5 oz | 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop | 71 | -3 | 3 | — |
| New Balance 880 v9 | 2020 | 9.7 oz | 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop | 75 | +10 | 17 | $125 MSRP |
| New Balance 880v8 | 2018 | — | — | 65 | -7 | 2 | — |
| New Balance 880 v6 | 2018 | — | — | 72 | +6 | 1 | — |
| New Balance 880 v7 | 2018 | — | — | 65 | -13 | 11 | — |
| New Balance 880 v5 | 2016 | — | — | 79 | +16 | 12 | — |
| New Balance 880 v4 | 2016 | — | — | 63 | -4 | 7 | — |
| New Balance 880 v3 | 2013 | 10.5 oz (men's) | 35/22mm stack · 13mm drop | 67 | +1 | 10 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance 880 v2 | 2012 | — | — | 66 | — | 4 | — |
14 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1575 75 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 71
v15 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 41mm stack · 6mm drop
Some reviewers describe the cushioning as good, giving the shoe a well-padded feel underfoot.
Durability 78Overall75Value81Durability78Comfort76Cushioning76Appearance72Confidence71Pros
Some reviewers describe the cushioning as good, giving the shoe a well-padded feel underfoot.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880v1477 77 Decent Decent Decent 7 reviews Confidence 86
v14 (2025) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 31mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers use it for easy runs and faster tempo days.
Durability 85Overall77Comfort85Durability85Value83Appearance78Cushioning75Confidence86Buy it now
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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 v1368 68 Below average Below average Below average 14 reviews Confidence 91
v13 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Comfort and value both average 4.6 out of 5 across thirteen reviews.
Durability 81MSRP $140
Overall68Value84Durability81Comfort77Cushioning71Appearance67Confidence91Buy it now
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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 for sale.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880 v1285 85 Good Good Good 13 reviews Confidence 91
v12 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 35mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers report strong outsole life, one pair past 600 miles.
Durability 93MSRP $134
Overall85Durability93Value88Comfort84Appearance75Cushioning71Confidence91Buy it now
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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 v1182 82 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 80
v11 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.6 oz · 34mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers rate it highly for value among everyday trainers.
Durability 81Overall82Value85Durability81Comfort80Cushioning72Appearance72Confidence80Buy it now
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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 v1071 71 Decent Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 85
v10 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.5 oz · 32mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers call it a comfortable daily trainer across easy and faster paces, one having worn the 880 for thirteen years.
Durability 81Overall71Value82Durability81Comfort75Appearance73Cushioning71Confidence85Buy 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 v975 75 Decent Decent Decent 22 reviews Confidence 94
v9 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.7 oz · 32mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers report pairs lasting hundreds of miles before the cushioning fades.
Durability 89MSRP $125
Overall75Value92Durability89Comfort80Appearance75Cushioning73Confidence94Buy 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
880v865 65 Below average Below average Below average 3 reviews Confidence 88
v8 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
All three reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 82Overall65Value83Durability82Comfort81Appearance75Cushioning70Confidence88Buy 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 v672 72 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 78
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 82Overall72Value84Durability82Comfort80Appearance72Cushioning71Confidence78Buy it now
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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 v765 65 Below average Below average Below average 11 reviews Confidence 90
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 83Overall65Value87Durability83Comfort82Cushioning77Appearance75Confidence90Buy it now
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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 v579 79 Decent Decent Decent 12 reviews Confidence 91
v5 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers call it comfortable and well cushioned for long runs and daily miles.
Durability 89Overall79Durability89Comfort88Value86Appearance82Cushioning81Confidence91Buy it now
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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 v463 63 Below average Below average Below average 7 reviews Confidence 90
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 81Overall63Value82Durability81Comfort77Appearance76Cushioning71Confidence90Buy it now
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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 v367 67 Below average Below average Below average 10 reviews Confidence 88
v3 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.5 oz (men's) · 35mm stack · 13mm drop
Reviewers consistently call it comfortable, including runners wearing orthotics.
Durability 81MSRP $115
Overall67Durability81Comfort79Value75Cushioning71Appearance70Confidence88Buy it now
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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 v266 66 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 84
v2 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer got at least 500 miles from a pair.
Durability 84Overall66Value85Durability84Comfort82Cushioning73Appearance71Confidence84Buy it now
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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.