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1500 v2

1500 v2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
6.6 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
22mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

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Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Value

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Appearance

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 73% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Comfort

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Ranks above 8% of shoes

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1/4

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New Balance 1500 v2
New Balance 1500 V6
HOKA Clifton 9
1500 v2
1500 V6
Clifton 9
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Lightest / Best value
Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.6 oz W Lightest
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8.5 oz M
Stack
22/16mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
6mm
—
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (58%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (35%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Good (71%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (73%)
Very good (85%) Best appearance
Very good (82%)
Value
Very good (80%) Best value
Good (80%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Solid lightweight uptempo training/racing shoe for overpronators

VitaminG · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

The 1500v2 has been my go-to for faster workouts and races up to 10-mi in the last few years. I'm still on my first pair and they've probably got 300+ miles on them without really seeming beat up or worn out. I've got a spare pair ready for when they're finished - a sign of how much I like the shoe. They're cushioned enough, enough support, while remaining light enough for the faster work.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5