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860 V9

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (19%)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (19%)

Rated worse overall than 81% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 81% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (19%)

Comfort

Above average (61%)

Durability

Average (59%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (13%)

Value

Bottom tier (13%)

Cushioning

Bottom tier (11%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 81% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (19%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 79% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (21%)

860 Family

Better than 63% of 10 860 family ranked.

Above average (63%)

New Balance

Worse than 69% of 247 New Balance shoes ranked.

Below average (31%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • More reviewers than average reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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New Balance 860 v10
Saucony Kinvara 16
860 V9
860 v10
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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11 oz M
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Stack
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34/24mm
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Drop
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1mm
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Release
2025
2020 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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—
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (61%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (11%)
Above average (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (59%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

good workhorse

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

solid stability trainer with which I ran my first two road marathons. Good outsole and semi firm midsole which I personally favor. A little too loose in the heel capsule which I adjust by selecting socks and tying correctly, but could be improved in an update. Overall solid trainer that I've actually chosen to buy three times in a row
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Perfecf

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I’ve had less pains while running and honestly just love this shoe. Don’t get any other besides the new version of the same shoe. Every new version gets better
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

TL;DR: I think the 860 is great

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

the 860 is a great shoe, it does exactly what you need it to. For someone like me, who overpronates, it gives me the support I need while not being overly clunky and annoying. The V9 also looks better than previous iterations. This shoe can go fast, if need be, but it definitely is more built for the long haul. I've gotten 500+ miles out of these shoes multiple times. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck, but if you need to do a lot of speedwork I'd recommend a pair of flats, too!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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

New Balance 860 V9

Steve84 · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

The New Balance 860 V9 is a great starter stability shoe. It's a bit of a throwback to the "old days" and maybe what you might think of when you hear stability shoe. It's very stable with a significant medial post, very comfortable on foot, the out-sole is durable, and the cushioning is firm. It doesn't transition very well as it's a bit clunky and not very flexible but it does offer outstanding support.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5