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840 v3

840 v3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (64/100)

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Overall

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 43% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Value

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Durability

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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1/3

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New Balance 840 v3
New Balance 840 v4
HOKA Clifton 9
840 v3
840 v4
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
12.6 oz M
10.4 oz W
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
31/19mm
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
12mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2018 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$125
$165
Best price
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—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (43%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (17%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (29%)
Below average (25%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

2 reader ratings

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Balancing Act 840v3

Qu · Jul 7, 2019

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

The New Balancing Act

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

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