Comments on: New Balance 880 vs 860 – Two Amazing Workhorse Shoes for Different Runners

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:45:33 +0000

In reply to Michael Johnson. Thanks, Michael.

By: Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 21:01:46 +0000

I have been avid 860 runner, long distance. Mistakenly I ordered two pairs of the 880 and frankly enjoy running with them as well. I have read everything you wrote and agree both shoes are excellent. It really comes down to personal preference. New Balance has cut back supplying running stores shoes so when ordering online from
NB order correctly. Keep on running.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:42:12 +0000

In reply to Michele Hannum. Thanks for the comment, Michele. The 860v11 is a really fun shoe to run in. Glad you found a reliable shoe and good luck with your marathon training.

By: Michele Hannum

Michele Hannum — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 02:19:38 +0000

I have 3 pair of the 860v11 and love them, especially the way the back lays around the heel/ankle. I’m wide footed but do NOT have any complaints about how they fit in the toe box. I’m training for a Jan. 2022 marathon and I change off between 2 of them as I run 4 days per week. As a female, I’d like more fun colors – especially Red. I do have the citrus which gets lots of compliments (I also have black on black and black with white).

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 01:51:00 +0000

In reply to Kendall Malloy. Hi Kendall. So sorry to hear about your struggle. If the only problem you have with the 880s is the narrow toe box, why don't you get them in wide?

By: Kendall Malloy

Kendall Malloy — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 23:31:31 +0000

Once NB changed the 860 & removed part of the medial post (3 yrs) ago, I couldn’t run in them. My knees would hurt. I use them to run around in, do errands. Switched to 880’s. Liked them alot. 6 months later, they changed them, no more wide toe box (necessary as I’m a former ballerina with bunions). I run in last years version even though I have to removed corns on my toes….so tight toe box. I just ordered a new pair but don’t know if these will work either…..Any advice