Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Best 1260 ever...used to feel clunky, but now they feel. Light and fast..using them for NYC Marathon....switched from Kayano 18's..Both are great shoes but the 1260's are smoother for my style of running

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Currently training for my third marathon. This is by far the most comfortable shoe that I have used for long distance training. Seems much lighter to me than other stability sneakers that I have used.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I have run the Chicago Marathon and a marathon in Chile in 1260s. In addition, several half marathons and shorter distances in these shoes. Hopefully, New Balance does not discontinue the 1260v2 too soon.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

After years and years of running on the NB763, I could no longer get them in my size, even from RRS, so I was forced into a new shoe. While the 1620 isn't a one-for-one replacement, I am quite pleased with how they fit, feel, and wear after my first dozen runs. I was extremely pleased with how they felt on the "out-of-box" first workout. I recommend a two-pair approach for everyday running.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I purchased these to replace my endangered 993's, which I loved.
My fastest 10K came wearing these 1260v2's and I couldn't be happier. They're great as a training shoe or a racing shoe if you're a recreational runner. They're lightweight, comfortable and fast. Get some.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Good value for my 13 4X foot!

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

great shoes

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

This is a very good shoe. The low drop from heel to toe makes it very comfortable. Some of the other NB shoes that I have used in the past wore out relatively fast. Not this one! Good durability! I have been running for 29 years and usually put in 25-30 miles per week on pavement. These shoes also have good support and look good too. Made in the U.S.A. is also a big plus. I am very pleased with this shoe.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I run an average of 15 to 20 miles a week on the neighborhood streets. Since I was poperly outfited with this shoe and it's predecessor versions at Roadrunner, I have avoided pain in my knees and hips that I experienced before. Great shoe, and great service.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Overall very satisfied with the shoe. I wouldn't buy a different one

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I have been buying the NB 1200 series since it was first offered, on the whole while some versions were better than others they all provided good stability and cushioning. The 1260V2, however, is a horrible shoe that provides stability at the cost of cushioning. They are closer to a racing flat than a training shoe – very little if any flex. I started buying NB shoes in the early 70's because they were the only company that offered wide sizes (I normally wear a size 9, 3 or 4E). I purchased my 1260V2's in my usual NB size – 9.5, 4E; although the label says 4E they feel like a 2E. Given that I waited a couple of months after buying to run in them and could not return them I just dumped them in the trash.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I always loved New Balance due to comfortable width and good weight/stability balance. I had a pair ot 1260s for a long time and loved them. I am 180 lbs, average arch, and run about 15 mi/wk (50 mi/mon). I admit that I did remove the stock insole and replaced it with a sturdier Polysorb insole to be better arch support but without creating any pressure points...this combination works great. I recently bought the new 1260v2 (why change brands when the old one was working well) and love it. It feels a bit lighter, but more stable than the 1260 (but this may just be the effect of a new shoe vs. the older worn-out feel of my 1260s. Highly recommended.
DrKfromSD

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Like these, but not as much as my 1226's. Wish they had the bubble laces.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I picked these up to replace my Saucony Hurricane 14s, which even though magically good, were too narrow in 2E. I have cut the side out of the left Saucony to make room for my foot.

The 1260s are heavier, klunkier and have a bigger heel than the Sauconys. I've gone on two runs in the 1260s, 10 & 6 miles, and find I prefer the light weight and lower heel of the Sauconys. The left 1260 is still too narrow for my foot, and I would have to cut the side out to eliminate any pressure. I don't like the shoes enough to modify them, so the 1260s are going back.

On the plus side, except for the width issue the 1260s were perfectly comfortable. They are well cushioned. The heel seems cusioned enough for heel strikers. There is lots of padding around the back of the ankle.

On the minus side, the right shoe seemed to stress and tire my right arch. Maybe there isn't the right kind of arch support for me, or maybe I just needed more miles to acclimate my feet to the shoes. I'll never know. Now that I think if it, my right knee bothered me after both runs as well. I don't think this was a cushioning issue, so I'll just chalk it up to the relative heft of the shoe. Here's a nit - the tread has lots of little sipes. These are probably good for rain, but on the trail they pick up lots of little pebbles.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

Loved the 1260 and jumped on the chance to get the black 1260v2. Unfortunately it is almost a completely different shoe. Not in good way.

The cushioning is drastically reduced. They are now rock hard. It seems the materials have been downgraded and the technical design over simplified. It is almost as if this shoe is a budget version before the 1260 not its heir. The toe box plastic material is now also rolled over the toes (like the 1080) rather than in front as it was in the original.

Still a nice shoe, but NB messed up this time. It is a completely different shoe than the 1260 which was plush while being supportive and nice to look at. I will be waiting on a re-run of the original 1260's.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1260v2 Running Shoe:

I am a heavy runner 222 lbs that runs marathons. I would recommend these shoes for lighter runners, but not for heavy runners. Lacks support and cushioning, especially in the heals. On a postive note this is a very light shoe.