New Balance

SD100 v1

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

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Release
2017 Q1

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Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Below average (60/100)

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Value

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Appearance

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Durability

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Comfort

Below average (59/100)

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Below average (59/100)

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Cushioning

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
5.3 oz W Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2017 Q1
2019 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$70 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (35%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (62%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (65%)
Good (74%) Best value
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SD 100 Review

Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2019

5/5

Overall

The ankle hold/grip makes the shoe somewhat undesirable for curve running, which I'm not a fan of. However, the spike plate is nice and sturdy and transfers force well
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5