1500
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 13
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance 1500v5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance 1500 V6 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance 1500v5 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the 1500 product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Decent
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
27/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- One reviewer calls it light without sacrificing medial arch support.
- One reviewer finds it extremely responsive, leaving them wanting to go farther and faster.
Cons
- One reviewer alternates it with a more durable pair for longer runs and trails.
- Cushioning and durability are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 4.0 out of 5.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance 1500
Each dot is one version of the 1500, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2019 Q1
- MSRP
- $110
Runner reviews
New Balance 1500
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2019
50 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance 1500 v4
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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New Balance 1500v5 In Context
More on the New Balance 1500
- New Balance 1500 V6 next version
- New Balance 1500 v2
- New Balance 1500 v3
- New Balance 1500 v4 previous version
- New Balance 1500 v1
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 13 1 runner
- New Balance 1500 v4 1 runner