Racing · Neutral · Road · 6.4 oz · 10mm drop · 23/13mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance 1400 v3 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance 1400 v2 ranks among the stronger racing shoes in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 22 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the 1400 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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
90/100
“Super light with more cushion than you'd expect for such a light shoe.”
“It is super lightweight, fits on the foot very well, and makes you feel like you aren't wearing anything.”
“The shoe has surprising cushioning for its weight (7.4oz) and is very responsive.”
“How quickly they tend to tear in the uppers, and how quickly the treads degrade.”
“Most of the bottom tread comes off shortly after bought.”
“Light, responsive, flexible, with just the right amount of cushioning.”
“This shoe has very good cushioning for its weight and makes a great marathon shoe.”
“Rip in the upper near the toe box around 275 miles.”
“The V2 is too narrow in the toe box and after awhile my feet go numb.”
“Bad for trails, grass and other uneven surfaces. Not much stability.”
36% 5/14
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the 1400, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2016 · 5 reviews
96 Excellent
84 Confidence
2018 · 15 reviews
97 Exceptional
91 Confidence
2017 · 19 reviews
97 Exceptional
93 Confidence
2016 · 3 reviews
92 Very good
76 Confidence
1400 v2 This shoe
2014 · 22 reviews
92 Very good
90 Confidence
2014 · 12 reviews
94 Excellent
86 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Runnermikey · Sep 1, 2014
45 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
gtorgun · Aug 29, 2014
50 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
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Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014
70 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
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csvlek · Aug 28, 2014
25 mpw training for a marathon
4/5
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Jack Stanley · Aug 28, 2014
40 mpw training for a half marathon
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