New Balance

Fresh Foam X 880 v15

Fresh Foam X 880 v15
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (74/100)

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Shoe details

Weight
8.7 oz
Release
2025 Q1
MSRP
$149.99
Widths
Medium, Narrow
Stack Height
38mm heel - 32mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (74/100)

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Overall

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 43% of shoes

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Value

Very good (86/100)

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (82/100)

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 55% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 44% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 38% of shoes

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2/2

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Lightest
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.7 oz M
7.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
38/32mm
31/23mm
Drop
6mm
8mm
7mm
Release
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q1
2024 Q2
MSRP
$149.99
$139.99 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (44%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (44%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (68%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (55%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (39%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%)
Very good (81%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Henry · Jul 18, 2026

5/5

Overall

Very good cushion and structure. Does kinda hurt my toes when going down a steep incline though.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Katri · Jun 7, 2026

4/5

Overall

Cushion/sole: Good cushioning at least from a rookie point of view, allows running also on asphalt. I noticed that during the colder months (0-12°C) the shoe felt quite noticably stiff, so perhaps there are some better options still for all season running. During warmer months the shoe feels supple and has quite good grip, I've never had to worry about slipping. Fit: I have the womens wide version of this shoe in use: there is enough room in the toebox but the heel does not seem to be quite snug enough to guide the foot, if your gait needs some help. Mine does. For my next running shoes I'm looking for a shoe with narrower heel but similar toebox. The shoes have served me well enough for the last 6 months, but I notice I am careful not to step on anything sharp. There is a lot of the soft cushioning exposed on the outsole of the shoe, which makes me careful. But so far no incidents and shoes feel good still! All in all I would say it is a solid running shoe and it will not slow you down.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5