Running Shoes Buying Guide

Built for half and full marathon training, these New Balance road runners are lightweight and responsive. They provide comfort every step of the way. Carbon fiber plates deliver great energy return.




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View all New Balance Men's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 40 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 34 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic/mesh |
| Midsole | FuelCell with PEBA |
| Support | Carbon fiber plate |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.2 oz. |
| Gender | Men's |
| 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 Wide |
| UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| EU | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 45.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
| Foot Length (in.) | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13 | 13 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I love this shoe, it perfectly compliments my rotation as a plated long run shoe, I have the zoom fly 6s as well, but these feel better underfoot. I have had 6 pairs of new balances and every pair has been amazing.
The best shoes, super comfy, I love them but I love more the color and the style.
Great for daily runs at medium to high speeds. They are definitely not comfortable for walking or short, slower-paced runs. If you are getting back into running or are a beginner runner, this may not be the best option for you. I am returning to training and running after 5 years. My first 3 runs were 3 miles each and it was quite uncomfortable and painful in the arch of my foot due to the carbon plate. I just bought the Fresh Foam 1080v14. I will go back to using these shoes once I am ready. Although these did not work for me for now, I have definitely become a loyal NB customer.
Poor durability They didn’t even get to 200km before starting to fail. At 250km there was less than .5mm of foam under forefoot. And my shinsplints came back. “Wear and tear” i’m told from new balance
I purchased these shoes from a local running store in n April 2025. Within a month, the insoles began to fail on me. They back themselves out the shoe and jam the heel
Great daily running shoes . Grippy. Comfortable (my feet, chins, knees, hips, and back feel great. Great for daily running and long runs. Highly recommend them.
Great trainers, cushioned ride, protects you very well at higher mileage.
Probably a good pair of running trainers if they fit you properly, but they don't work for my feet. I have several pairs of New Balance running shoes in wide fit (SC Elite v4, 1080s, 860s, Rebels) that all fit well, but the SC Trainer v3 is not wide enough across the mid foot for me - the outside of my foot ends up on top of the rubber edging from the midsole and would be very uncomfortable. Had to return without running in them so can't comment on running performance. Quality seemed good other than the mid foot fit and they were wide in the toe box.
I never give 5-star ratings because, let's be honest, there is never a perfect product. Nevertheless, I will make an exception here. These are great! In fact, I enjoy them so much that they somehow keep skipping the line in my rotation and coming back to the top, days early. They are a little stiff and maybe a little chunky, but they feel as good as a certain, shall we say, swooshy brand, and they deliver at a much better price point. Love.
I love these trainers, Runners tend to be more faithful to a trainer brand than a partner, but these trainers will make you question everything you thought you held dear. You glance at the beautiful looks, then touch the soft upper and finally you slide your foot into the trainer its soft and bouncy, firm and controlling your mind swims with excitement and then your off on you first run and heaven is within your grasp.