New Balance

990 v6

990 v6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2023 Q4

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Good (69/100)

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Overall

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Ranks above 26% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 61% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Appearance

Good (65/100)

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Good (65/100)

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Value

Below average (55/100)

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Below average (55/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
13.4 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q4 Newest
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (26%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (33%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (61%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (67%)
Very good (86%) Best durability
Very good (80%)
Appearance
Bottom tier (18%)
Below average (33%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Good (74%) Best value
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