New Balance 990 v6
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The New Balance 990 v6 trails most daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the 990 product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Below average
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
6/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- The outsole pairs NDurance rubber in high-wear zones with a blown rubber forefoot.
- Reflective accents on the mesh upper aid visibility in the dark.
Cons
- Comfort and appearance each draw 3.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, and neither carries a written comment.
- The 990 v5 before it scores 81 on four reviews against its 65.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance 990
Each dot is one version of the 990, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2023 Q4
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New Balance 990 v6 In Context
More on the New Balance 990
- New Balance 990 v5 previous version
- New Balance 990v4
- New Balance 990 v3