New Balance

840 v4

840 v4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.4 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$125
Stack Height
31mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

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Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Comfort

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Appearance

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Value

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Durability

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Ranks above 12% of shoes

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1/1

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