Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 4, 2024
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance
990 v5
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Above average (82/100)
- Weight
- 14 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $175
Above average (82/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 14 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $175
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (82/100)
Better than about 66% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 66% 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.
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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 (82/100)
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 (82/100)
Rank
Ranks above 66% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Durability
Excellent (93/100)
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
Excellent (93/100)
Rank
Ranks above 90% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Excellent (90/100)
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
Excellent (90/100)
Rank
Ranks above 85% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Above average (84/100)
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
Above average (84/100)
Rank
Ranks above 72% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Above average (85/100)
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 (85/100)
Rank
Ranks above 71% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Value
Below average (59/100)
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
Below average (59/100)
Rank
Ranks above 8% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
100%
2/2
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 66% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.
Above average (82/100)
Daily Trainers
Better than 67% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.
67%
New Balance
Better than 80% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.
80%
Compared to other shoes
See how this shoe compares to others like it.
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
14 oz M
13.4 oz M
8.5 oz M
Lightest
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
—
1mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
Newest
MSRP
$175
$165
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (66%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Good (72%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (85%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (90%)
Best durability
Very good (86%)
Very good (80%)
Appearance
Good (71%)
Below average (33%)
Very good (82%)
Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader review
Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
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Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019
5/5
Overall
I have gotten the v1,2,3,4, and now 5. I am always impressed with quality and comfort of these shoes. Excellent support! I have had knee problems ever since tearing my meniscus, and this running shoe has been the best for me. I cannot speak highly enough of these shoes!
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5