Horrible N
3/5
Overall
Valley Runner · Jun 6, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Mach 17 Spike
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
New Balance MD800v3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance MD800v4 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance MD800v3’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
43 Low
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Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Cons
- Durability draws 1 out of 5 in the single review so far, and that reviewer says it barely lasted 25 miles before falling apart.
- The MD800 v5 and v6 score 77 and 88 against its 66.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance MD800
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Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2014 Q4
Runner reviews
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New Balance MD800v3 In Context
More on the New Balance MD800
Compare every MD800 versionReviewers Also Ran In
- Brooks Mach 17 Spike 1 runner