Our verdict
- Top pick in best New Balance 880 v5 MW880BK5
- Top pick in best sneakers
Pros
- Next-level comfort
- Excellent craftsmanship
- Quite heavy-duty
- Dope aesthetics
- Looks better in person
- Premium-grade materials
- Stable
Cons
- Limited color options
- Squeaks
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Audience verdict
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Comparison
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Audience score | 92 Great! | 90 Good! | 87 Good! | 92 Great! | |
Price | $150 | $185 | $150 | $120 | |
Style | ClassicSportyFuturisticChunky | ClassicSporty | ClassicRetroSportyChunky | DadRetroSporty | |
Breathability | Moderate | Breathable | Breathable | Breathable | |
Weight lab | 15.1 oz / 427g | 13.9 New Balance Wmns FuelCell Prism v2 White Eclipse WFCPZZ2 | 14 JJJJound dévoile une New Balance 990v3 Brown | 11.1 New Balance 2002R Suede Higher Learning Pack Bordeaux EU 43 US 9 | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | Soft | |
Material | MeshSuede | LeatherMeshSuede | LeatherMeshSuede | Mesh | |
Season | SpringFall | SpringFall | Summer | Summer | |
Inspired from | Running | Running | Running | Running | |
Крлсівки new balance | Medium | Medium | Narrow | Wide | |
New Balance Centre Logo T-Shirt | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
Leather/suede quality | Real suede | - | Real leather | Fake leather | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Decent | Good | |
New balance 550 white burgundy кросівки спортивні низькі | Decent | Bad | Decent | Decent | |
Outsole durability | Good | Good | Good | Decent | |
AURALEE × New Balance ML2002R 2022 S S | 37.3 mm | 34.1 mm | 34.8 mm | 33.9 mm | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Stiff | Flexible | |
Tongue padding | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Drop lab | 11.3 mm | 14.5 mm | 10.3 mm | 12.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 26.0 mm | 19.6 mm | 24.5 mm | 21.1 mm | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel tab | None | None | None | Finger loop | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
New Balance Fodboldstøvler Furon V6 Dispatch AG | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Reflective elements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | Laces | Laces | |
Top | Low top | Low top | Low top | Low top | |
Ranking | #33 Top 30% | #66 Bottom 41% | #96 Bottom 14% | #94 Bottom 16% | |
Popularity | #1 Top 1% | #59 Bottom 47% | #71 Bottom 36% | #43 Top 39% |
Who should buy
We recommend the New balance оригинал 40 по стельке 25 см to anyone who:
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Who should NOT buy
Skip the New balance оригинал 40 по стельке 25 см for the Adidas Ozweego if you want a squeak-free shoe that comes in multiple colorways.
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Cushioning
Heel stack
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This is significantly higher than average which means that we have lots of protective foam to dampen the impact of our landings as we walk around in this shoe.

9060 | 37.3 mm |
Average | 30.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
At 26 mm thick based on our caliper measurements, the 9060’s stack is just as chunky at the forefoot and much thicker than our current lab average.
Having this much foam underfoot really allows us to sink into the midsole and savor the shoe’s cushioning which almost entirely erases any sense of the harsh ground below. Not to mention, it gives us a little height boost which is a nice added bonus.
9060 | 26.0 mm |
Average | 19.1 mm |
Drop
The difference in our stack heights leaves the 9060 with a drop height of 11.3 mm. This falls in line with our current lab average and means that this offset should be comfortable for most people.

9060 | 11.3 mm |
Average | 11.1 mm |
Midsole softness
Using our durometer to test the softness of the midsole yields a softer-than-average reading of 19.4 HA.
The 9060’s thick stack further accentuates the plushness of the foam and had us luxuriating in the shoe’s cushioning as we tested it about town.
9060 | 19.4 HA |
Average | 29.0 HA |
Insole thickness
At 3.6 mm thick, the 9060’s insole isn’t quite as thick as our current lab average, though this didn’t present us with any problems while testing as we still enjoyed a soft and well-padded surface within the shoe that complements the midsole cushioning.

9060 | 3.6 mm |
Average | 5.1 mm |
Size and fit
Size
New balance оригинал 40 по стельке 25 см is true to size (1385 votes).
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The New balance оригинал 40 по стельке 25 см has a massive exterior but the gel replica of its interiors turned out to be notably pointier than it might appear.
Measuing the widest part of the mold with a caliper, we got an average reading of 91.2 mm which corresponds to the D medium width.

9060 | 91.2 mm |
Average | 92.3 mm |
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In fact, the shoe's replica looks significantly narrower and pointier than the 9060 itself. Measuing the narrower part of the toebox (near the big toe) we got a smaller reading of 65.5 mm.
It's not too snug for medium feet but restricting for those with wide feet.

9060 | 65.5 mm |
Average | 68.8 mm |
Toebox height
The shoe's vertical space, other other hand, proved to be quite generous. We measured its toebox height at 29.5 mm.

9060 | 29.5 mm |
Average | 27.7 mm |
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Lateral stability test
While shoes with high stacks of plush foam aren’t exactly known to be stable, we found that the 9060 feels incredibly well-planted when shifting our weight from side to side in the shoe. In the following sections, we’ll break down how New Balance achieves this impressive feat.
Torsional rigidity
We found the 9060 to be quite difficult to bend and twist in our hands, leading us to give it a torsional rigidity score of 4 out of 5. This means that the shoe mitigates any lateral flexion of our foot during our stride and, in doing so, maintains a relatively level base that keeps each step feeling as surefooted as the last.
9060 | 4 |
Average | 3.6 |
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The 9060’s generously padded heel counter is somewhat firm and puts up an average level of resistance to our manual manipulations, leading us to give it a score of 3 out of 5. This represents a good mix of comfort and stability as the shoe is structured enough to hold our foot in place while still being flexible enough to allow for natural movements.
9060 | 3 |
Average | 3.2 |
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Rule 101 when it comes to stability is a broad base, and the 9060 has it in spades with the midsole measuring 121 mm wide at the forefoot. This is much wider than average and is certainly the key factor in just how well-balanced we felt while testing this shoe.

9060 | 121.0 mm |
Average | 108.5 mm |
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At 103.1 mm wide according to our caliper, the midsole is also significantly broader than average at the heel. Furthermore, its flared design means that this robust platform does an excellent job offsetting the potential imbalance of having so much plush foam underfoot.

9060 | 103.1 mm |
Average | 83.6 mm |
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Having put the 9060 through our shoe flexing tester, we found that it requires a force of 15.5N to bend by 30 degrees.
This is a bit more than it takes an average sneaker but we found that the shoe still conformed to the natural flexion of our foot. Its moderate stiffness balances support and comfort making it comfortable enough to wear for extended periods of time.

9060 | 15.5N |
Average | 14.0N |
Weight
Despite skimping on rubber from the outsole and its running shoe-esque silhouette, the 9060 tips the scale at a hefty 15.1 oz (427g). While this is heavier than the average sneaker, we still found it to be comfortable enough for regular day-to-day use as well as mild fitness activities or gym days.

9060 | 15.06 oz (427g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
To get a visual idea of how well-ventilated the shoe is, we pumped the 9060 full of smoke for ten seconds. As we can see from the footage, the 9060 lets out a slow but steady stream of smoke throughout the test.
This average performance leads us to give the 9060 a middle-of-the-road breathability score of 3 out of 5. This makes the 9060 a pretty good year-round shoe, though it will feel somewhat toasty during the warmer summer months, especially in the darker colorways.
For an example of the extreme end of the spectrum, check out the plumes of smoke emitting from the Puma RS-X which earned it a perfect breathability score.
Backlighting a cross-section of the 9060’s upper doesn’t do much to illuminate the source of the shoe’s airflow as it doesn’t seem to let much, if any, light shine through. We can, however, take an educated guess and say that the porous mesh sections of the upper are responsible for ventilating the shoe despite appearing rather opaque.
Looking at the 9060’s upper mesh under our microscope is mesmerizing. The way the strands of fiber gently intertwine to form multiple layers of delicate braids truly is a treat to behold. These porous sections are the main source of airflow in the 9060.

9060 | 3 |
Average | 3 |
Durability
Leather/Suede quality
We torched the suede sections of the 9060’s upper and scratched off the scorched remains with an awl to determine that they are indeed made of genuine suede. The overlay at the top of the tongue, on the other hand, caught fire and melted away from the flame which tells us that it is synthetic.
9060 | Real suede |
Toebox durability
For its first outing, we fired up our Dremel to 5K RPM and set it against the mesh section of the 9060’s toebox with 3.2N of force.
While the tool made quick work of fraying the top layer of mesh, it wasn’t able to pierce through the toebox and left only an unsightly scar in the wake of the four-second test. This earns the 9060 a respectable toebox durability score of 3 out of 5.

9060 | 3 |
Average | 3.7 |
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The 9060’s heel counter fared just as well against our Dremel which only managed to scuff up the lining material while leaving the padding relatively intact within by the time four seconds was up.
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9060 | 3 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
With a durometer reading of 85.1 HC, the 9060’s outsole rubber is about as hard as our current lab average for sneakers. Based on our findings in the lab so far, this level of hardness usually indicates a healthy balance of grip and durability.

9060 | 85.1 HC |
Average | 85.7 HC |
Outsole durability
We fired up our Dremel for a third and final time, now spinning at 10K RPM, and set it against the 9060’s outsole for twenty seconds.
The test went by rather uneventfully and, once the time was up, we found that we had only lopped off 0.76 mm of rubber from the 9060’s outsole. This is less material than the average sneaker loses in this same test which bodes well regarding the longevity of this shoe.

9060 | 0.8 mm |
Average | 1.1 mm |
Outsole thickness
The 9060’s outsole is only 3.8 mm thick, making it significantly less thick than our current lab average for sneakers. However, with the performance of the outsole against our Dremel, this doesn’t give us much cause for concern regarding its durability.

9060 | 3.8 mm |
Average | 5.3 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
We enjoyed excellent traction over a variety of surfaces while testing the 9060, though we must say that the rubber is quite squeaky so the shoe is a head-turner in more ways than just visually.
Reflective elements
The 9060 is equipped for nocturnal outings with several reflective elements, chief amongst them being the “N” logo emblazoned on the side of the shoe.
9060 | Yes |
Tongue padding
At 11.2 mm thick, the 9060’s tongue is considerably more padded than the average sneaker. This allows us to lock the shoe down securely and comfortably without any hint of lace bite across our instep.

9060 | 11.2 mm |
Average | 9.3 mm |
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The tongue is non-gusseted though, thanks to its shape and ample padding, we didn’t experience any slippage over the course of testing the shoe.

9060 | None |
Removable insole
The 9060’s default insole isn’t glued in, so removing it in favor of a custom orthotic for added arch support is possible if necessary.

9060 | Yes |