New Balance LD5K
Every version of the LD5K 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 LD5K rates above 31% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the LD5K, 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 LD5K v8 | 2021 | 4.7 oz | — | 75 | +4 | — | — |
| New Balance LD5K v7 | 2019 | 4.2 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| New Balance LD5K v6 | 2018 | 4.0 oz | — | 71 | — | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| New Balance LD5Kv5 | 2018 | 4.2 oz (women's) | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.
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New Balance
LD5K v875 75 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 19
v8 (2021) · Track spike · Neutral · 4.7 oz
Overall75Confidence19Buy it now
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MSRP $120
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New Balance
LD5K v671 71 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 24
v6 (2018) · Track spike · Neutral · 4.0 oz
At 4.4 oz in the men's build and 3.5 oz in the women's, among the lightest shoes we list.
Durability 71MSRP $120
Overall71Appearance77Value76Comfort72Durability71Cushioning71Confidence24Buy it now
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Pros
At 4.4 oz in the men's build and 3.5 oz in the women's, among the lightest shoes we list.
The one reviewer so far calls it light, breathable and quite responsive.
Cons
Comfort and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far, the only marks below 5.
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MSRP $120
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