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New Balance 1260 v3

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.5 Overall Grade
6 reviews
Trainer Stability

How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors

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Pros

  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
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New Balance 1260 v3
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz. (men's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
29mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
21mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
2013
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.5
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.7
9.1
9.4
8.8
Cushioning
8.7
9.0
9.7
8.7
Durability
8.0
8.7
8.2
9.0
Appearance
8.1
8.3
7.9
8.7
Value
7.9
8.6
7.6
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    45 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    It was a good shore for any type of fast, slow, long run on any terrain. It is even a good trail shoe, and after 500 miles only the sole was starting to wear out, but I didn't want to get a sudden injury so I transitioned to a different shoe since it wasn't for sale anymore.

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    42 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    4.0

    The shoe is really comfortable, but it doesn't last very long. I need to replace them every 250-300 miles max. I've run in Asics in the past and they can last well over 100 miles longer

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    40 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    I've been wearing it (or it's predecessor's for close to a decade. I switched from Nike (various models) after someone recommended this beefier shoe for a guy my size. I go about 170-175 lbs. My knee and hip injuries that I got using Nikes for 25 years disappeared. I'm in better shape now at 50 then I was at 40.

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    35 miles per week
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    7.0

    Some adjustment from v3

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    9.0

    I have always worn New Balance shoes and find this shoe comparable to many shoes of the years. It is a heavier shoe and provides good stability.

  • New Balance 1260 v3 Review

    35 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    6.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    7.0

    I have used 1200 series for 10 years.