Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.7 oz · 32/22mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam 880 v10 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance 880 v9 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Value and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 22 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the 880 product line.
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
94 High
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“I can't get a good lock in the heel, even with heel lock lacing, mostly because the tongues slip over mid-run”
“They've lasted me 400 miles on 2 pairs thus far, so they hold up quite nicely.”
“They were very durable, and the cushioning never really seemed to wear down or compress much”
“The 880 V9's are a bit on the firm side when it comes to cushioning”
“Cushioning is great, responsive and firm, the best combo.”
“They survived about 4-5 months of 50 mile weeks before begging for retirement”
“These shoes feel the most minimalist, while still having the support needed.”
“Toe box is great for an average to wide foot.”
“They're stiff, so much so that my toes ache after long runs in them.”
“I now have about 100 miles on the shoes and they feel like new.”
“The price point is really great for the amount of cushioning the shoe has.”
“Wish the midfoot was a bit more snug.”
“These are really good for neutral runners who want still a bit of stability”
“They are responsive and pretty light for a regular trainer.”
“The New Balance 880's wear comparable with less cushion”
“They are "mid-cushioned" technically, but don't feel soft.”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the 880, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2025 · 3 reviews
75 Decent
71 Confidence
2025 · 7 reviews
77 Decent
86 Confidence
2023 · 14 reviews
68 Below average
91 Confidence
2022 · 13 reviews
85 Good
91 Confidence
2021 · 3 reviews
82 Good
80 Confidence
2020 · 6 reviews
71 Decent
85 Confidence
880 v9 This shoe
2020 · 22 reviews
75 Decent
94 Confidence
2018 · 3 reviews
65 Below average
88 Confidence
2018 · 11 reviews
65 Below average
90 Confidence
2018 · 1 review
72 Decent
78 Confidence
2016 · 12 reviews
79 Decent
91 Confidence
2016 · 7 reviews
63 Below average
90 Confidence
2013 · 10 reviews
67 Below average
88 Confidence
2012 · 4 reviews
66 Below average
84 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
I have not only never had issues with this shoe, but it is the only shoe that seems to work for me and because it is a older model it is cheaper then almost everything else.
Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2024
55 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
In the age of high stack heights and foam, I still am in the camp where I like to feel close to the ground. These shoes feel the most minimalist, while still having the support needed. Very comfortable upper, and durable rubber bottom.
Anonymous runner · Nov 17, 2024
20 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Freedom 3
5/5
Overall
I'm long time customer.
Anonymous runner · Dec 8, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
5/5
Overall
I wore Nike Pegasus for years, and switched to the 880. I like it better
Anonymous runner · Nov 28, 2023
20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39
4/5
Overall
CoreyD · Aug 20, 2020
24 mpw training for a half marathon
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