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1260 v3

1260 v3
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (71/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2013
Stack Height
29mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (71/100)

Better than about 33% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 67% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (71/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Above average (84/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (83/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (71/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 35% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (71/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 32% of shoes

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Value

Below average (62/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (62/100)

Rank

Ranks above 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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0%

0/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 67% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Good (71/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 65% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

35%

New Balance

Better than 64% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.

64%

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance 1260 v3
New Balance 1260 v7
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1260 v3
1260 v7
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
11.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
29/21mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2013
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
—
$160 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (33%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (62%)
—
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (35%)
—
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (32%)
—
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (11%)
—
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 5, 2016

4/5

Overall

It was a good shore for any type of fast, slow, long run on any terrain. It is even a good trail shoe, and after 500 miles only the sole was starting to wear out, but I didn't want to get a sudden injury so I transitioned to a different shoe since it wasn't for sale anymore.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015

4/5

Overall

The shoe is really comfortable, but it doesn't last very long. I need to replace them every 250-300 miles max. I've run in Asics in the past and they can last well over 100 miles longer
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 3, 2015

4/5

Overall

I've been wearing it (or it's predecessor's for close to a decade. I switched from Nike (various models) after someone recommended this beefier shoe for a guy my size. I go about 170-175 lbs. My knee and hip injuries that I got using Nikes for 25 years disappeared. I'm in better shape now at 50 then I was at 40.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

wmenda · Sep 20, 2014

5/5

Overall

Some adjustment from v3
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

I have always worn New Balance shoes and find this shoe comparable to many shoes of the years. It is a heavier shoe and provides good stability.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5