860v12

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860v12

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Running shoes for flat feet

New Balance logoby New Balancebrand #4 in Running Shoes

Quick read · who it’s for

Buy ifYou want a proven shoe you can trust to perform consistently.Reliability-Seeker

Main competitors

Top rivals in Running Shoes.

#1
Bondi 9
Bondi 9

Hoka logoby Hoka

Cushioned neutral running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 14 of 18 weeks Apr 1 · #12 · May 1 · #12 · Jun 1 · #13 · Jul 1 · #8 · Aug 1 · #7 · Sep 1 · #5 · Oct 1 · #4 · Nov 1 · #1 · Dec 1 · #3 · · #1 · · #1 · · #2 · · #2 · · #16-wk trend?
#2
Gel-Kayano 32
Gel-Kayano 32

ASICS logoby ASICS

Men's cushioned running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 15 of 18 weeks Mar 1 · #30 · Apr 1 · #1 · May 1 · #3 · Jun 1 · #3 · Jul 1 · #1 · Aug 1 · #1 · Sep 1 · #2 · Oct 1 · #1 · Nov 1 · #3 · Dec 1 · #2 · · #3 · · #2 · · #3 · · #5 · · #26-wk trend?
#3
Adrenaline GTS 25
Adrenaline GTS 25

Brooks logoby Brooks

Cushioned stability running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 15 of 18 weeks Mar 1 · #62 · Apr 1 · #31 · May 1 · #13 · Jun 1 · #1 · Jul 1 · #39 · Aug 1 · #8 · Sep 1 · #7 · Oct 1 · #6 · Nov 1 · #20 · Dec 1 · #4 · · #6 · · #3 · · #1 · · #1 · · #36-wk trend?
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The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

The 860v12 ranks third among AI picks for flat-foot running shoes, a position backed by buyer praise for its arch support and stability for pronators, though sizing inconsistencies and fulfillment issues deter some of the 1,342 reviewers who gave it 4.3 stars.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

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Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

#1#11#21#31#344/275/115/256/86/29#17#20#3#2#30
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Find your situation?

Made for some — wrong for others.

Reliability-Seekerproven & safe

You want a proven shoe you can trust to perform consistently.

Good fit

New Balance tier-3 brand with 1342 ratings (4.3/5) and high consensus across stability, comfort, and durability signals a mature, low-risk choice.

Value-Maximizerprice first

You need reliable arch support for flat feet without breaking the bank.

Good fit

At ~$80, it delivers high marks across arch support, comfort, and durability—core needs met at a mid-tier price point that undercuts premium rivals by $90+.

Simplifierjust works

You want a shoe that works right out of the box for flat-foot running.

Good fit

Built-in arch support and motion control mean no custom insoles or tweaking needed; designed to solve the flat-foot problem without fiddling.

Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Sep 1.

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The recap

Where it stands today.

  • MakerBy New Balance — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.