New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men
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Our verdict
What we liked
- The design is very unique.
- Very lightweight mesh has been used.
- Overall cushioning is amazing.
- The midsole consists of very soft foam.
- Hard rubber grip is given.
- A very beautiful, balanced & stylish option.
Could be better
- Pull tab is missing.
Specifications
About New Balance
All New BalanceNew Balance traces its start to Boston in 1906, when it began as a maker of arch supports. The Davis family has owned the private company since James S. Davis bought it in 1972. New Balance India Private Limited was set up in 2022 and opened company-run stores in Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai in 2023.
Brand auditNew Balance Brand Audit: The 70% That Says Made in USANew Balance's Made in USA label means 70% domestic value, not all of it — and the shoes it rests on have no authorised Indian channel. What New Balance costs in India, and why the 574 is cheaper here than in America.Read the full auditQuestions about this product
Is the New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men worth buying?
We rate it 7.5/10 (good) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: The design is very unique. Could be better: Pull tab is missing.
Where can I buy the New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men?
It’s listed on Flipkart, Myntra and Nykaa. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.
What is the New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men made of?
Insole: Padded Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Engineered Mesh + Textile Knitted. See Specifications above for the full details.
Is the New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men comfortable?
We score its comfort 8/10 (great), after using it ourselves.
Is the New Balance 490 V6 Running Shoes For Men good value for money?
Its value-for-money score is 6/10 (fair): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.
Is New Balance an Indian brand?
No. New Balance is from the USA, founded in 1906.
Is New Balance a good brand?
We have bought and tested 14 New Balance products, and their average FA score is 8.2/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the New Balance BB480 Sneakers For Men at 9.4/10.
How does Fashion Audit score products?
We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.
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