4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 5, 2016
45 mpw 2,190 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1500 v1
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance 1260v3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance 1260 V5 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance 1260v3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 6 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
73 Moderate
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Need to replace every 250–300 miles max.”
“My knee and hip injuries that I got using Nikes for 25 years disappeared.”
“After 500 miles only the sole was starting to wear out.”
“Really comfortable, but doesn't last very long.”
“Good for any type of fast, slow, long run on any terrain.”
“Heavier shoe that provides good stability.”
“Other brands can last well over 100 miles longer.”
“Recommended as a beefier shoe for larger runners.”
Prefer this shoe over another
67% 2/3
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance 1260
Each dot is one version of the 1260, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $100
Runner reviews
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015
42 mpw training for middle distance came from the ASICS GEL-Kayano 18
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 2/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 3, 2015
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Pegasus+ 29
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
wmenda · Sep 20, 2014
35 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014
60 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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New Balance 1260v3 In Context
More on the New Balance 1260
- New Balance 1260v6
- New Balance 1260 v7
- New Balance 1260 V5 next version
- New Balance 1260v2
- New Balance 1260v4 previous version
- New Balance 1260
Reviewers Also Ran In
- New Balance 1500 v1 1 runner
- ASICS GEL-Kayano 18 1 runner
- Nike Air Pegasus+ 29 1 runner