Reader review
Wheely_Dean · Dec 1, 2015
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
New Balance
870 v3
Daily trainer
· Stability
· Road
Above average (83/100)
- Weight
- 9.8 oz
- Release
- 2013
- MSRP
- $110
- Stack Height
- 24mm heel - 16mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Above average (83/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.8 oz
- Release
- 2013
- MSRP
- $110
- Stack Height
- 24mm heel - 16mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (83/100)
Better than about 71% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
?
This score rates better than 71% of shoes.
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
Better Shoes score out of 100. Shading shows the expected rating range.
?
Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.
The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Above average (83/100)
Overall ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Above average (83/100)
Rank
Ranks above 71% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Above average (89/100)
Appearance ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Above average (89/100)
Rank
Ranks above 84% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Good (79/100)
Comfort ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Good (79/100)
Rank
Ranks above 62% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Good (78/100)
Cushioning ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Good (78/100)
Rank
Ranks above 53% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Value
Good (71/100)
Value ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Good (71/100)
Rank
Ranks above 39% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Durability
Below average (50/100)
Durability ranking
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Estimate
Below average (50/100)
Rank
Ranks above 1% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
30%
3/10
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 71% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.
Above average (83/100)
Daily Trainers
Better than 70% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.
70%
New Balance
Better than 82% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.
82%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated above average on cushioning.
Cons
- Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
- Rated below average overall.
- Rated below average on comfort.
- Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.
Compared to other shoes
See how this shoe compares to others like it.
Current shoe
Best appearance
Lightest
/
Newest
/
Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.8 oz M
8.8 oz M
8.5 oz M
Lightest
Stack
24/16mm
27/19mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2013
2019 Q2
2023 Q1
Newest
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (71%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Above average (62%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (53%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (1%)
Bottom tier (2%)
Very good (80%)
Best durability
Appearance
Very good (84%)
Best appearance
Above average (64%)
Very good (82%)
Value
Below average (39%)
Below average (25%)
Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
Better alternatives
Higher-rated shoes similar to this one
Revel Max
Daily trainer
$119.99
93rd percentile
+22 percentile points vs this shoe
Triumph 23
Daily trainer
$134.96
91st percentile
+20 percentile points vs this shoe
Mach 7
Daily trainer
$144.95
89th percentile
+18 percentile points vs this shoe
Rincon 4
Daily trainer
$124.99
83rd percentile
+12 percentile points vs this shoe
FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3
Daily trainer
$139.88
82nd percentile
+11 percentile points vs this shoe
Quest 6
Daily trainer
$64.97
81st percentile
+10 percentile points vs this shoe
More from New Balance
Reader Ratings
17 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 17 written reviews
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 1, 2015
5/5
Overall
Lightweight trainer, but with enough cushion to last 300-350 miles. Now on my third pair, only had one color scheme, but its a good looking shoe as well.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2015
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Mar 21, 2015
5/5
Overall
Fantastic low profile, lightweight stability shoe. I ran in the Mizuno Elixir for years before they stopped making it. I really like a performance oriented shoe with a hint of stability. After mizuno axed the elixir I switched to the 870s. I wish I had done so before. The NB 870s provides a much better ride for a mid foot runner.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014
4/5
Overall
Comfortable, attractive.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5