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860v12
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Running shoes for flat feet
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Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Running Shoes.
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.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
You want a proven shoe you can trust to perform consistently.
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.
You need reliable arch support for flat feet without breaking the bank.
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+.
You want a shoe that works right out of the box for flat-foot running.
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.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- MakerBy New Balance — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.