New Balance
Soft daily trainers, many in several widths
- For
- Wide feet, a softer ride, or extra support
- Watch out
- Less lively than ASICS's top shoes
- Top pick
New Balance 1080v15
$170Full price on the brand's own site; men's and women's versions cost the same.
- For
- Wide feet, or long, easy runs
- Why this one
- Comes in several widths; RTINGS calls it a more stable, relaxed ride
New Balance 880v15
$115–150On sale now on New Balance's site, men's and women's; full price is $150.
- For
- Everyday miles for less
- Why this one
- Believe in the Run's daily-miles pick; $20 less than the 1080 at full price
New Balance 860v15
$150Full price on the brand's own site; men's and women's versions cost the same.
- For
- Runners whose ankles roll inward
- Why this one
- RTINGS's New Balance stability pick; well cushioned, but heavy for faster runs
Sources and verification
Products last verified Nov 2026.
- RTINGS: The 7 Best Running Shoes of 2026 (311 bought and tested, updated October 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- RTINGS: The 5 Best New Balance Running Shoes of 2026 (updated October 2026) (opens in new tab) · Tested review · checked Oct 2026
- Believe in the Run: The Best New Balance Running Shoes for 2026 (opens in new tab) · Runner reviews · checked Oct 2026
- New Balance: The 1080 Collection (men's and women's) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- New Balance: 880 running shoes (men's and women's) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026
- New Balance: 860 stability running shoes (men's and women's) (opens in new tab) · Official source · checked Oct 2026