New Balance 840 v3

Name: New Balance 840 v3
Brand: New Balance

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 12.6 oz · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance 840 v4 replaced it

How it ranks

The New Balance 840 v3 trails most daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the 840 product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Current estimate: Below average

61/100

Overall

Below average 61

Appearance

Below average 69

Comfort

Below average 68

Cushioning

Below average 66

Value

Below average 64

Durability

Below average 63

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.

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Confidence

27/100

Very low 27

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 1/3

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

Both reviewers say a pair stays in good condition over a long time, one of them after about two years.
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across two reviews, and one reviewer wears them for everyday activities as well as running.

Cons

Averaging 11.5 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.

840 v3 rates 61. This shoe has very low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance 840

Each dot is one version of the 840, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

61 2017 61 2018 63 2023

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Fresh Foam X 840 v1

2023 · 17 reviews

63 Below average

81 Confidence
840 v4

2018 · 1 review

61 Below average

15 Confidence
840 v3 This shoe

2017 · 2 reviews

61 Below average

27 Confidence

Reader Ratings

2 ratings

5/5 0

4/5 2

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 12.6 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120
Drop Height: 12mm

Runner reviews

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Balancing Act 840v3

4/5

Overall

I ran, walked, competed and slept in the Balance 840's with pleasure. They have lasted a good length of time and are still in decent condition. My milage is not what it was for much of my life but I also used them for everyday activities besides running. There are many great shoes out there in todays world and I will shop for my next pair. In the end I would not be surprised to find myself in another pair of New Balance shoes.

Qu · Jul 7, 2019

training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 Trail

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

The New Balancing Act

4/5

Overall

I am as satisfied with these shoes as most any that I have owned which are many since I have been running and training since I was 14 now 66. My son Sam bought these shoes for me about two years ago and they have been a treat the entire ride. Without hesitation I would get another pair of these; but, because there are so many high quality running shoes out there, I will likely look around and shop for equal or superior quality. Certainly I would recommend the New Balance 840v3's to anyone who desires a quality ride, a smart look and a long lasting shoe.

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

training for a half marathon