New Balance Ellipse
Road · Easy / Recovery · Tempo
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 273 g | 8 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 218 g | 8 mm |
| MeasuredMen · US 9 | 262.5 g | 8.7 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 273 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Ellipse · men · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 218 g · Drop: 8 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Ellipse · women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Men
Weight: 262.5 g · Drop: 8.7 mm
US 9
RTINGS measured 262.5 g and 8.7 mm drop, men’s US 9, under its protocol.
- RTINGS · Reviewed 2026-10-10
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About the shoe
Daily road trainer with a comfort focus. Check toe-box height before committing to longer runs.
- Comfort
- 92/100
- Response
- 88/100
- Stability
- 66/100
- Cushioning
- 84/100
Easy / RecoveryTempoLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.2/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Tempo · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- Fresh Foam X midsole and engineered mesh upper.
- Claimed weight
- New Balance lists 273 g for men; reference size is unstated.
- Claimed drop
- New Balance specifies 8 mm drop.
- Plate or rods
- RTINGS confirms a plate-free construction.
- Lab sample
- RTINGS measured 262.5 g and 8.7 mm drop, men’s US 9, under its protocol.
- Tester's fit
- RTINGS found usual sizing appropriate, but limited toe-box height.
- Ride in testing
- RunRepeat found a comfortable daily ride, with less speed potential than dedicated faster trainers.
Sources: New Balance ↗ · RTINGS ↗ · RunRepeat ↗