New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi
Every version of the Fresh Foam Gobi we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Fresh Foam Gobi rates above 14% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Fresh Foam Gobi, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi v3 | 2018 | 8.3 oz | 6mm drop | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi v2 Protect | 2018 | 8.6 oz | 6mm drop | — | — | — | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi | 2017 | 8.1 oz | 24/18mm stack · 6mm drop | 73 | +9 | 2 | $95 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi V2 | 2017 | 8.5 oz | 6mm drop | 65 | — | 7 | $100 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Gobi73 73 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 40
v1 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 24mm stack · 6mm drop
Both reviewers say it works on mild trails and on the road.
Durability 65MSRP $95
Overall73Value77Appearance73Comfort65Durability65Cushioning59Confidence40Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers say it works on mild trails and on the road.
Light at 8.7 oz men's and 7.4 oz women's.
Cons
One reviewer finds the mesh sides less durable than they would like, and the traction slick after much use.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Gobi V265 65 Below average Below average Below average 7 reviews Confidence 76
v2 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 6mm drop
Two reviewers use it on trail and in mud, one running a 15-mile trail race in it.
Durability 67MSRP $100
Overall65Value85Appearance69Durability67Comfort62Cushioning56Confidence76Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers use it on trail and in mud, one running a 15-mile trail race in it.
Two reviewers praise the fit, one with excellent toe box width in a 2E.
Value averages 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviews, its highest dimension, at a $100 list price.
Cons
One reviewer says it does not have aggressive lugs.
One reviewer prefers a lower stack and a little more drop, and would not race in it.