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Fresh Foam X 880 v13

Fresh Foam X 880 v13

A popular all-around training shoe that Emily Sisson wears.

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (65/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2023 Q1
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
34mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (65/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 17% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Average (65/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 17% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Excellent (92/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (83/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Very good (81/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Average (68/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

40%

2/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 17% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 20% of 1,872 daily trainers.

20%

New Balance

Scores better than 55% of 255 New Balance shoes.

55%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Fresh Foam X 880 v12.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v13
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Fresh Foam X 880 v13
Fresh Foam X 880 v15
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best value
Lightest / Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
8.7 oz M Lightest
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Stack
34/24mm
38/32mm
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Drop
1mm
6mm
7mm
Release
2023 Q1
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140 Lower MSRP
$149.99
$200
Best price
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$149.99
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (68%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (74%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (90%) Best value
Good (77%)
Very good (86%)
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

13 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 26, 2024

5/5

Overall

Are the the snazziest shoe on the rack? No. The colorways are not the coolest. But they offer very comfortable and cushioned ride and I can get at least 400 miles out of them. These are not cushioned like Hokas, but do provide some squish while still being responsive. It's a no frills, dependable shoe that goes on sale periodically, which makes it an excellent shoe when you're racking up miles for a marathon. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Good versatile trainer

Anonymous runner · Nov 24, 2023

5/5

Overall

Run on road, trail, and track with it. Compared to some NB shoes, a fairly light trainer available in narrow width.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Best shoe to improve running economy

Olin Kasperowicz · Jun 8, 2023

4/5

Overall

My favorite daily trainer for XC. I previously had a really bad case of heel striking and this shoe completely fixed it. If you heel strike in these shoes, you're going to feel it. My only complaint is that the toe box runs small. Also in New Balance fashion there is a massive slab of rubber on the bottom.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Solid Workhorse

Dad · Jun 1, 2023

4/5

Overall

Just became a dad, needed to try out New Balance

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe, good comfort and running feel.

jk0 · May 31, 2023

5/5

Overall

I came off of Mizuno wave riders, which have turned to junk, and seem to contribute to some nagging injuries. The NB 880s are much more well cushioned, yet light, comfortable and quick enough. If you have to run in the long enough to know if they’re really durable, but they seem to be alright and I project they will be fine for my typical 350-400 mile rotation.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5