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MD500 v5

MD500 v5
Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2017 Q1
MSRP
$70

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

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Overall

Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Ranks above 11% of shoes

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Value

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Durability

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Ranks above 33% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (59/100)

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Below average (59/100)

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Ranks above 8% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (53/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Below average (53/100)

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Ranks above 2% of shoes

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New Balance MD500 v5
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MD500 v5
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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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5.1 oz M
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Stack
—
—
—
Drop
—
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7mm
Release
2017 Q1
2019 Q4
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$70
$70
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (8%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (2%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (33%)
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Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (64%)
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Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%)
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Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

1 reader rating

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Good Shoe

Anonymous runner · May 23, 2021

5/5

Overall

This was my first ever pair of spikes in high school. I ran in the 800 through mile in them and they served me well. They're super light, and have no durability issues so far. They make you feel fast. The only thing I could ask for is a bit more cushioning on the heel. Overall, great shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5