New Balance 880 v7

I've been running in New Balance 880's for year now. They hold up under all conditions - up to 80 mpw. If you rotate shoes and run on soft surface, you can easily get 600-700 miles out of a pair. Great cushioning, solid 12mm heel-to-toe drop. The weight is perfectly balanced between light enough for tempo/interval sessions and heavy enough for loads of training. I'm loyal to this shoe and will continue to be so.

I'm a mid distance mileage guy. I run in the 880's and have for the past few years. I get about 800 km 's per pair and generally the sole wears out before anything else. Love the weight of these shoes especially for the longer distance stuff.

I have found this to be a reliable "work horse" trainer for many years now. I've worn many version and they while they have visibly evolved through time, the overall feel is the same (Which I like! Don't change this on me, New Balance!!!!). My one complaint is that the upper part is not durable at all. I've had multiple pairs develop tears where the fabric meets the sole. In my current pair, the treads look totally fine but I will probably have to retire this pair of shoes because they have a 2 in hole in them! Not ideal as I like to try to run shoes into the ground before replacing them....

This is a shoe for the normal training run, and what I can say about it is that it doesn't get in my way. It doesn't stand out for good or bad. I ran in New Balance years ago, and this shoe was my first venture back that way. It felt really comfortable when I tried it on at the running store. I have about 200 miles on it at this point, mostly easy miles on the road, mostly recovery days and long runs, but sometimes I'll wear it for speed workouts. I ran in Hoka Clifton 4s before bought this shoe. I liked those better for the most part, but would always blister on the top of my toe whenever I ran over 90 minutes. I don't have that issue with the NB 880v7.

It's a solid trainer. If it came on sale I might buy it again, otherwise I'll probably try something else next time.

I am in my 10th pair of New Balance 880s. I went through six pair of the version 6 and am now onto v7. I just bought three more pairs direct from New Balance, as they are now down to $99 ($89 if you create an account, add them to your cart, then leave for a few hours until NB sends you a 10 percent off plus free shipping offer via email). These babies are a workhorse. I've put over 400 miles on a pair, accidently, but feel confident and comfortable running in them well over 300 miles. I train and race in these, as I haven't fared well in flats in the past. I find them to be very durable and fast enough for me; in my 16th year of running last year, I pr'd in the 5k, half, and full in the 880. I wear a 2E in Asics (Gel Cumulus and the like) but am fine with standard width D's with the 880. I have no complaints and I keep multiple pairs in stock. Please don't change!

I have high arches and thick orthotics so fit and heel slipping have been a concern for me. This shoe fits my inserts, does not have a lot of plastic so doesn’t rub my arch or big toe, and feels nice and bouncy.

I am a light, forefoot striker who runs 40-50mpw. The 880 lasts me about 5 months. It is light enough that long runs and post-runs strides can get aggressive, but it has enough body that my legs rarely feel beaten down. This shoe provides a comfortable yet resilient ride.

This is my sixth consecutive pair of these shoes. They are comfortable and work with my stride, and don't give me blisters when I break them in. My current pair has lasted for a long time

I absolutely love my New Balance 880v7 trainers. I have been wearing the shoe for 2.5 years now and have worn this shoe through 3 different models. Every model is consistent and meets my training needs perfectly. The shoe is comfortable, provides necessary support for lots of miles, is durable (I can usually put out 350 miles on them without feeling like they have broken down), and comes in a variety of colors! I always have 3 or 4 880v7s on rotation to keep my feet happy. I started wearing this shoe after a foot injury that kept me out of running for 3 months and have been injury free since wearing this supportive rockstar! I highly recommend for any neutral runner.

New Balance doesn't always make the most attractive shoes, but the update on this one is *fire emoji* by comparison. Not too many color options but they keep it tight. Plenty of room in the toe box, without too much foot movement and minimal toe blistering. Good wrap around the arch and heel. A perfect amount of cushioning, could do with a teensy bit more as far as responsiveness. I threw a pair of insoles into them to make them a little stiffer, but they've been holding up wonderfully. Only true downside is that the rubber soles are wearing quite quickly.