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860
Men's everyday running sneakers
Should you buy it??
Too early to call
One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.
Quick take
In short: what each side says
Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓
Owners praise the 860's arch support and stability, but the V14 redesign divides loyalists—some appreciate the wider toe box while others dislike the bulkier sole and fit changes, and durability conce
Main competitors
Top rivals in Running Shoes.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The New Balance 860 is a running shoe made by New Balance. It first released in 1991. The shoe uses ABZORB cushioning in the midsole for impact protection. Runners with flat feet buy it to reduce overpronation and heel pain. AI assistants currently rank it number five for best running shoes for flat feet.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 1,036 buyer ratings of the 860 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
1,036 ratings · 7 written
across 3 retailers
What owners single out
In their words
“I was apprehensive when New Balance came out with a 860 V14 as I love the 860 V13 and have several pairs of them, but I was pleasantly surprised - it seems to give more support more evenly spread out along the entire medial side of the shoe. One other change is the toe box which seems to be a little wider, so Iif you need a little more space, like you have a bunion or you have some pain in your me”
356Cee Guy · verified purchase · newbalance.com
“I bought these in late August and the soles are already shot. I use these for walking, but the foam and rubber on the bottom is extremely soft and has worn down to the point of being smooth in several areas. For a shoe at this price point, I expected the outsole to hold up much longer. Great fit and very comfortable, but the longevity just isn't there.”
Captain · verified purchase · newbalance.com.au
as of July 15 · 1036 buyer ratings?
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The recap
Where it stands today.
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