New Balance

Rank in Running Shoes

Global visibility score

68.5

95% CI64.1–71.8

Score over time

Score 68.5 (95% CI 64.1–71.8) as of 2026-07-07. The trend line appears once a second weekly run lands.

Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works

Perplexity

73.9

Mention rate100%

Position score0.36

Recommended100%

Claude (Anthropic)

71.3

Mention rate100%

Position score0.25

Recommended100%

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

71.4

Mention rate100%

Position score0.26

Recommended100%

Gemini (Google)

56.2

Mention rate83%

Position score0.21

Recommended67%

What the AIs say

Real answers from this week's measurement in which New Balance appeared — the receipts behind the score.

Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #3

"I'm brand new to running, what kind of shoes should I get?"

…y Brands/Models These tend to be reliable, cushioned, all-purpose options: - Brooks Ghost or Adrenaline - Asics Gel-Nimbus or Gel-Cumulus - New Balance 1080 or 880 - Saucony Ride You don't need to overthink brand—just find what feels good on your foot. ## Budget Tip You don't need to spend $150+ right away. A solid $100-120 sho…

Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #3

"What running shoes work well if I have flat feet?"

…ce System" that provides adaptive stability and a very wide base, making it incredibly supportive without feeling like a stiff brick. * **New Balance Fresh Foam X 860:** A highly reliable shoe with a dual-density midsole (firmer foam on the inside of the foot) to stop overpronation, paired with a very comfortable, breathable up…

ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #3

"I'm just starting to run and need shoe suggestions - what should I look for?"

…els tight across the forefoot, try a wider size or different model/brand. - Cushioning & stack height: more cushioning (Hoka, Nike ZoomX, New Balance Fresh Foam) can be forgiving for beginners; lighter shoes have less cushion but feel more responsive. - Drop (heel-to-toe offset): common drops are 8–12 mm (traditional); lower…

Perplexity · recommended · listed #1

"Which shoes should I consider if I'm training for a marathon?"

…rable, well‑cushioned, comfortable neutral trainer** you can wear for 300–500 miles of marathon prep.[5] Commonly recommended models: - **New Balance 1080 (Fresh Foam X 1080 v13–v15)** - High cushioning, soft ride, good for a wide range of first‑time marathoners.[1][5] - Popular for both long runs and everyday training.…

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