What replaced the New Balance 880 v14?
Updated August 7, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The 880 v15 replaced the 880 v14 in February 2025 at the same $140 list. It rebuilt the shoe as a max-stack rockered cruiser: 40.5/34.5 mm official, a 6 mm drop, and over an ounce back on. Traditional-880 buyers mostly treat the v14 as the last of the old line.
- New Balance 880 v14Men's at AmazonWomen's
- New Balance 880 v15Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Aug 7, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The 880 v15 is 1.4 oz heavier
- 5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 8 mm to 6 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: 880 v14 vs v15.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterThe schism. The v15 rebuilt the 880 as a max-stack rockered cruiser, and the reviews split along exactly that line: fine shoe, wrong name. RunRepeat scored it 82 and said it now feels like a budget-friendly 1080; Doctors of Running graded it well and warned the maximal move alienates traditional 880 enthusiasts. The walker or orthotic wearer who bought this line for its familiar geometry is precisely who it startles.
Stick with the 880 v14 if
- You bought 880s for the grounded, familiar geometry; the v14 is its last version
- Your orthotic or your gait wants the flatter 8 mm platform
- You want the lighter shoe; the v14 is 1.4 oz less
Move to the 880 v15 if
- You wanted more cushion for standing, walking, and easy miles
- A rockered ride appeals to your ankles or your plantar fascia
- You were about to pay $30 more for a 1080 anyway
What loyalists said about the update
The identity complaint is unanimous across reviewers even where grades are decent: Believe in the Run's title was Little Brother No More, and RunDNA said outright that runners who loved the grounded feel of previous 880s will be disappointed. The counter-camp likes it fine as an easy-day cruiser. The v14 is the version the traditional base hunts down while its clearance stock lasts.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining 880 v14 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Aug 7, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the 880 v15, these come closest to what the 880 v14 did.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The Ghost is the other default shoe-store neutral: the same wide width run, the same walker-friendly brief, within $10 at list. Through 2023 the two were near-interchangeable 10 mm workhorses; the 880 v15 went max-stack and 6 mm while the Ghost stayed traditional.
Against your New Balance 880 v14: 1.5 oz heavier, 2 mm more drop, $10 more at list.
- 10.1 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Pegasus is the benchmark neutral daily the 880 gets cross-shopped against: springier from its Air unit, $10 less, narrower width run. The 880 counters with widths to 4E and a calmer, more orthotic-friendly ride.
Against your New Balance 880 v14: 1.4 oz heavier, 1.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop, $5 more at list.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Ride runs the same do-everything neutral brief on an 8 mm drop at a similar price. It is over an ounce lighter than the current 880 and stayed traditional where the 880 went maximal.
Against your New Balance 880 v14: 0.2 oz heavier, 2.5 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the New Balance 880 v14 still available?
- Yes. The New Balance 880 v14 is still widely stocked on Amazon in both men's and women's sizes, often below its original list price now that a newer version exists.
- Is the 880 v15 a downgrade from the New Balance 880 v14?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The 880 v15 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that New Balance 880 v14 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- How much heavier is the 880 v15?
- 1.4 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 10.1 oz against the New Balance 880 v14's 8.7 oz.
- Did the drop change from the New Balance 880 v14 to the 880 v15?
- Yes, from 8 mm to 6 mm. A drop change this size affects where your foot loads at landing, so plan a few easy runs to adapt.
- What is the closest current alternative to the New Balance 880 v14?
- The Brooks Ghost 18. The Ghost is the other default shoe-store neutral: the same wide width run, the same walker-friendly brief, within $10 at list. Through 2023 the two were near-interchangeable 10 mm workhorses; the 880 v15 went max-stack and 6 mm while the Ghost stayed traditional.