New Balance MD500
Every version of the MD500 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 MD500 rates above 37% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the MD500, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance MD500 v7 | 2019 | 4.4 oz | — | 75 | +1 | — | $70 MSRP |
| New Balance MD500 v6 | 2018 | 4.8 oz | — | 74 | +2 | — | $70 MSRP |
| New Balance MD500 v5 | 2017 | — | — | 72 | — | 1 | $70 MSRP |
| New Balance MD500v4 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $70 MSRP |
| New Balance MD500v3 | 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
MD500 v775 75 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 11
v7 (2019) · Track spike · Neutral · 4.4 oz
MSRP $70
Overall75Confidence11Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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New Balance
MD500 v674 74 Decent Decent Decent Confidence 8
v6 (2018) · Track spike · Neutral · 4.8 oz
MSRP $70
Overall74Confidence8Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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New Balance
MD500 v572 72 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 11
v5 (2017) · Track spike · Neutral
The one reviewer so far raced the 800m to the mile in them and calls them super light.
Durability 75MSRP $70
Overall72Appearance80Value79Durability75Comfort71Cushioning63Confidence11Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far raced the 800m to the mile in them and calls them super light.
Cons
The one reviewer who rated cushioning gives it 3 out of 5, and that review covers two miles a week.
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MSRP $70
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