New Balance

880 v9

880 v9
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (52%)

Shoe details

Weight
8.6 oz
Release
2020 Q3
Stack Height
32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (52%)

Rated better overall than 52% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 52% of other shoes we judged.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (52%)

Value

Exceptional (98%)

Durability

Excellent (95%)

Comfort

Above average (68%)

Appearance

Average (42%)

Cushioning

Below average (31%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 52% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (52%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 53% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (47%)

880 Family

Worse than 57% of 10 880 family ranked.

Average (43%)

New Balance

Better than 70% of 247 New Balance shoes ranked.

Good (70%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the 880 v5.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz W
Stack
32/22mm
Drop
1mm
Release
2020 Q3
2025
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
Best price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (41%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (31%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (95%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (42%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

17 reader reviews

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Good shoe and cheap

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I have not only never had issues with this shoe, but it is the only shoe that seems to work for me and because it is a older model it is cheaper then almost everything else.  

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe...We got now

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

In the age of high stack heights and foam, I still am in the camp where I like to feel close to the ground. These shoes feel the most minimalist, while still having the support needed. Very comfortable upper, and durable rubber bottom. 

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

880 best shoe ever ran in. Super stable and comfortable. Congrats New Balance.

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I'm long time customer.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Great shoe, staple neutral cushion shoe, available in wides

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I wore Nike Pegasus for years, and switched to the 880.  I like it better

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

Excellent Value

CoreyD · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

This review is done in light of the price I paid for these trainers. They are currently on sale on most sites for well below their original MSRP, and if you can get your size you will be getting a great value. These shoes are quite versatile and can be worn for short and medium length distance runs as well as tempo and speed work. I like wearing them for speedier days and/or shorter days. I think the 880 V9's are a bit on the firm side when it comes to cushioning and I'd probably reach for my Brooks Ghosts for distances of an hour or more. Others might think otherwise. I'm 42 (43 in 2 days) now and probably weight about ten pounds more than my ideal weight so I might be over-sensitive to cushion level in running shoes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5