Reader review
Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance
1500 v4
Stability
· Road
Above average (89/100)
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q4
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Above average (89/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q4
- MSRP
- $130
- Drop Height
- 6mm
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (89/100)
Better than about 84% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 84% of shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
Better Shoes score out of 100. Shading shows the expected rating range.
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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.
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
Above average (89/100)
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.
Estimate
Above average (89/100)
Rank
Ranks above 84% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Excellent (95/100)
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.
Estimate
Excellent (95/100)
Rank
Ranks above 93% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Durability
Above average (87/100)
Durability 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.
Estimate
Above average (87/100)
Rank
Ranks above 78% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Value
Good (78/100)
Value 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.
Estimate
Good (78/100)
Rank
Ranks above 58% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Good (70/100)
Comfort 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.
Estimate
Good (70/100)
Rank
Ranks above 34% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Below average (62/100)
Cushioning 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.
Estimate
Below average (62/100)
Rank
Ranks above 13% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
60%
6/10
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 84% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.
Above average (89/100)
Racing Shoes
Better than 67% of 256 racing shoes ranked.
67%
New Balance
Better than 90% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.
90%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Compared to other shoes
See how this shoe compares to others like it.
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.1 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
6mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q4
2019 Q4
2024 Q2
Newest
MSRP
$130
$110
Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Below average (34%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Very good (85%)
Excellent (96%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (58%)
Good (80%)
Very good (85%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
10 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 10 written reviews
Solid Race Shoe
Anonymous runner · Aug 12, 2019
4/5
Overall
Holds up for all races from 5k to marathon. Material does seem to stiffen in rain which can be a little uncomfortable. Overall feels fast while keeping a little cushion. Also has a wide size which never happens for flats.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
nthtsk · Jul 6, 2019
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
best shoe I've ever owned
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
5/5
Overall
I absolutely love this shoe. It's the best shoe in the class "lightweight trainer with medial post". I used to run in the asics DS trainer, but they ruined that shoe. The 1500v4 is lighter and more durable than the old ds trainers. I haven't tried the 1500v5 yet. Hopefully they haven't changed it much.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Best for racing and workouts
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
5/5
Overall
I feel faster and more efficient in these shoes than in anything else. they last a while. I would recommend using them on workout days but not for long base runs or maintenance runs.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5