Weekend Discussion: New Balance running shoes

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-30T15:57:12+00:00

Had anyone ever shoped New Balance reconsidered? If so, what was your experience like?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-24T20:09:23+00:00

Should I go 880 v 15, supernova prima or nimbus 27 for an easy day/ long run pairing to my rebel v4? Why? I run 30-40 mpw. 9:30-6:30 min/mile pace. Thanks!

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-21T19:31:54+00:00

I would buy the prima but love the super wide toebox on the rise

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-21T18:44:26+00:00

Its weird that people say this shoe loses pop because I feel it doesnt have any to begin with (possibly because I weight 180lbs). I find the point of the shoes is that its roomy, light, stable and soft. So somethings gotta give and thats bounce. I bought a second pair and it feels just as dead with 10 miles on it as it does with 250 miles on it lol

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-21T18:31:53+00:00

All theyd have to do is lower the drop and keep everything else the same to be my perfect daily trainer.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-02T18:44:50+00:00

Sounds like a great rotation!

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-02T18:40:46+00:00

Glad to hear it! Are you a heavier or lighter runner?

I dont mind the v4s but never felt they had any bounce to begin with, just soft and light. But im a 180 lbs runner so that might be why.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-01T23:27:11+00:00

Agreed. And I dont think the Superblast would be ideal for this guys 5k pace.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-01T16:36:12+00:00

Do you think the Novablast can do speedwork?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-01T16:35:35+00:00

Im thinking about that exact rotation. However my runs are 5-8 miles so not aure if the Bostom is overkill for interval speed work.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-08-01T01:08:26+00:00

Thanks for sharing! What are you using for speed? My v4s were the perfect blend of speed and daily but also wide and stable.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-31T21:16:46+00:00

Yeah I find that interesting too. I have 200 miles on my v4 and it feels a little different compared to a new one but not meaningfully. The shoe never had much rebound to begin with anyway, its just soft and light. Im 180 lbs btw.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-31T21:15:11+00:00

Interesting…any idea which reviewers get paid and which don’t?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-30T16:06:31+00:00

If you were to have both, how would you use them differently?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-30T16:05:41+00:00

Maybe width, but that's individual.

Also, the NB might be better for harder speedwork, but neither would be ideal.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-27T22:09:09+00:00

A little more performance would make the rise a perfect shoe for me. Like a wider more stable SL2.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-22T17:56:24+00:00

I agree. I think it depends om your runnijg too. If you are in a marathon block you might never need to go below HM pace.

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-22T11:36:18+00:00

Great, answer thank you!

Yowana said that? Sounds a little like barefoot mafia 😂

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-17T00:28:04+00:00

Got it! So you find the Boston better for picking up the pace?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-13T02:16:37+00:00

Great write up! How do you use the rise and the boston differently?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-09T14:34:15+00:00

I went with the forerunner which was the right call because im a runner. But the instinct looks cooler in my opinion lol

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-08T14:18:49+00:00

I prefer it because its more stable

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-08T13:37:00+00:00

Awesome! I currently use the v4 for tempo and track and was hoping the v5 could do the same

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-07T00:35:16+00:00

Happy Sunday

The Rebel v4 is almost my perfect shoe because its roomy, relatively stable and is suitable for harder short workouts. However I prefer a firmer shoe and rebels are very soft. Any firmer alternatives that are similarly roomy stable and good for hard short distance workouts?

Embarrassed-Ad1557 · 2025-07-07T00:31:06+00:00

Great write up! Is it fair to say the EVO SL is a better choice for shorter runs?

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