New Balance 990 v3

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.4 Overall Grade
6 reviews
Trainer Stability

How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors

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Pros

  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
12.6 oz. (men's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
30mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
20mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
2014
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$155
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.4
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.6
9.1
9.7
8.8
Cushioning
8.8
9.1
9.7
8.7
Durability
8.4
8.7
8.1
9.0
Appearance
7.7
8.2
7.9
8.7
Value
7.8
8.6
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • New Balance 990 v3 Review

    10 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    5.0
    Comfort
    6.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    10.0

    I don't run a lot any more, but this shoe has lasted me a very long time

    • New Balance 990 v3 Review

      20 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      8.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      5.0

      I wanted a comfortable, high-mileage trainer. I weigh 210 lbs and I preferred the cushioning of my previous NB 880v3.

    • New Balance 990 v3 Review

      60 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      5.0
      Value
      6.0

      I Have been running in previous incarnations of this shoe for about 10 years. Very solid, good cushioning, definitely not a minimalist shoe. But I have been pretty much injury free since switching to this shoe. I go through about 5 pairs a year. They are on the expensive end, but worth every penny to me.

    • New Balance 990 v3 Review

      Neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      7.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      1.0
      Value
      8.0

      I was a D1 runner with some success (8:4x steeple, 14:15) our school allowed us to use shoes that fit our needs and the NB 993 met my demands. I am a neutral runner who got hurt a lot and needed cushion. The 990 series (993 , 992, 991, 990) allowed me to run 100mpw and not break down. Now that I am very much out of college I still run in the shoes and have not had any running related injury. The pros and cons are as follows:

      Pros

      - Neutral (if thats your foot)

      - Super cushion and stability

      - Shoes are durable and last forever

      Cons

      - Ugly as hell (old man gray is the standard color....for real??!!)

      - Expensive $120-140...forces me to shop online

      - Heavy...really really heavy

      I will stick with the series as long as they are made

      MIke

    • New Balance 990 v3 Review

      10 miles per week, low arches
      Overall
      8.0
      Comfort
      6.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      7.0

      Great comfort, durable, wearable with most attires