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.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
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.
“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.”
67% 2/3
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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4/5
Overall
wmenda · Aug 27, 2014
35 mpw training for a marathon
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