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680 V4

680 V4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$75
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Comfort

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Durability

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 53% of shoes

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New Balance 680 V4
New Balance 680 V3
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680 V4
680 V3
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Best value
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
10.7 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
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40/35mm
Drop
12mm
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5mm
Release
2017 Q1
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$75
$75
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (77%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (86%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (53%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Average (54%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (67%)
Above average (67%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (90%) Best value
Very good (86%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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A basic, durable, comfortable running shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

5/5

Overall

Just enough cushining for my tastes. Very responsive and extremely durable. I'm on my third pair after having retired the others at over 450 miles. It is my everyday road shoe. I run between 20 and 65 miles weekly and alternate between another shoe type, but this one is my favorite. They just feel right.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Sturdy, budget every-day trainer (especially if you have wide feet)

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2018

5/5

Overall

I picked up this shoe at a New Balance outlet in a buy-one-get-the-second-one-at-half-price deal. I wear it for 30-80 minute training runs on roads and dirt trails. I have wide feet and appreciate the great fit that the 4E width gives me. I've now logged 400 km on these shoes and they still feel great, with little signs of wear. These shoes are best for piling on the distance. They are heavy and clunky such that I do not wear them for speed work or races. The drop is substantial, which makes me nervous, but I alternate these with my speedwork shoes and trail shoes and so far have had to problems. Overall, I am very happy with these shoes for what they are -- budget trainers.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5