New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 312 g | 4 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 244 g | 4 mm |
| MeasuredVariant unknown | — | 7.8 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 312 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 244 g · Drop: 4 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Measured · Variant unknown
Weight: — · Drop: 7.8 mm
Reference size not stated
— Not documented or unresolved
RunRepeat measured 7.8 mm; this differs from the advertised value.
- RunRepeat · Reviewed 2026-10-03
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About the shoe
A deeply cushioned road trainer for easy mileage. More v5 pairs Fresh Foam X with a rolling transition; the tests highlight restricted toe height and modest rebound. Check forefoot space and whether its weight suits longer runs.
- Comfort
- 88/100
- Response
- 64/100
- Stability
- 90/100
- Cushioning
- 96/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.8/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Construction
- New Balance: Fresh Foam X midsole and engineered mesh upper.
- Reported drop
- New Balance specifies an approximate 4 mm drop.
- Measured drop
- RunRepeat measured 7.8 mm; this differs from the advertised value.
- Running feel
- RunRepeat: very soft cushioning, but limited bounce at faster paces.
- Fit
- Doctors of Running: low forefoot volume caused pressure above the toes.
- Foot hold
- Doctors of Running reported secure hold without slipping in its test pair.
- Limitations
- Doctors of Running found the weight tiring on a longer run.
Sources: New Balance ↗ · RunRepeat ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗