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890 v7

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Above average (61%)

Weight: 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height: 7mm

Above average (61%) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 24mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height: 7mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (61%)

Rated better overall than 61% of all shoes.

This score rates better than 61% 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.

Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

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

Above average (61%)

Overall

Above average (61%)

Value

Very good (88%)

Value

Very good (88%)

Appearance

Good (77%)

Appearance

Good (77%)

Comfort

Average (48%)

Comfort

Average (48%)

Cushioning

Below average (23%)

Cushioning

Below average (23%)

Durability

Bottom tier (5%)

Durability

Bottom tier (5%)

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Better than 61% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Above average (61%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 61% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Above average (61%)

890 Family

Better than 86% of 10 890 family ranked.

Very good (86%)

New Balance

Better than 78% of 247 New Balance shoes ranked.

Good (78%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

890 v7

890 v8

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Current shoe

Lightest

Newest / Best overall / Best comfort

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

6.9 oz M Lightest

8.4 oz M

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Stack

24/17mm

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Drop

7mm

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Release

2019 Q1

2020 Q2

2025 Q2 Newest

MSRP

$120

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Best price

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$129.95

Ratings

Overall

Average (40%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (100%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (48%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (100%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Below average (23%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Bottom tier (5%)

Bottom tier (4%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Good (77%)

Below average (37%)

Exceptional (99%) Best appearance

Value

Very good (88%)

Below average (37%)

Exceptional (100%) Best value

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