New Balance Fresh Foam Zante
Every version of the Fresh Foam Zante we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Fresh Foam Zante scores above 72% of the lines we track.
New Balance Fresh Foam Zante vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Fresh Foam Zante in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Fresh Foam Zante, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Trainer | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | $90 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v4 | 2018 | 8.0 oz | 23/17mm · 6mm drop | 70 | +5 | 34 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3 | 2017 | 8.2 oz | 6mm drop | 65 | -34 | 29 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2 | 2016 | 8.1 oz | 23/17mm · 6mm drop | 99 | +1 | 9 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante | 2015 | 7.2 oz | 23/17mm · 6mm drop | 98 | — | 22 | $100 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $90
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Zante v470 Decent Decent · 34 reviews · Confidence 95/100
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 6mm drop · 23mm stack
At 8.5 oz, reviewers find it light and quick for tempo work.
Durability 80MSRP $100
Overall70Value99Appearance98Comfort93Cushioning80Durability80Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
At 8.5 oz, reviewers find it light and quick for tempo work.
Reviewers use it for everything from easy miles to road races.
It lists at $100, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and reviewers rate value 4.9 out of 5.
Cons
Several reviewers call the ride firm and unforgiving on long, slow runs.
Reports of how long it lasts vary widely, from cushioning going flat by 100 miles to pairs still running well past 500.
The original Zante scores 98 on twenty-two reviews and the v2 99 on nine, both above this version.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Zante v365 Below average Below average · 29 reviews · Confidence 94/100
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz · 6mm drop
Light at 8.8 oz on a 6mm drop, and reviewers use it for tempos, track sessions and long runs alike.
Durability 76MSRP $110
Overall65Value99Appearance92Durability76Cushioning71Comfort70Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.8 oz on a 6mm drop, and reviewers use it for tempos, track sessions and long runs alike.
Value draws 4.7 out of 5, the highest mark of any dimension, with reviewers repeatedly buying it on clearance.
Runners with narrow heels report a secure fit with a roomy toe box.
Cons
Reviewers with wider feet often find the forefoot too tight, one calling the upper a bad choice for wide feet.
Several reviewers report the stiff plastic heel piece rubbing or causing blisters, one digging into the Achilles.
The Zante and Zante V2 before it score 98 and 99 against its 64.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Zante V299 Exceptional Exceptional · 9 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v2 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral (Moderate) · 8.1 oz · 6mm drop · 23mm stack
Reviewers use it for track repeats, tempo runs and long runs.
Durability 73MSRP $100
Overall99Value99Appearance97Comfort95Cushioning82Durability73Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers use it for track repeats, tempo runs and long runs.
At 8.6 oz it feels light while keeping usable cushioning.
Comfort rates 4.9 out of 5 across nine reviewers, one calling it the best running shoe he has worn.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and two reviewers see outsole wear at a few hundred miles.
Two wide-footed reviewers wanted more room through the toe box.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Zante98 Exceptional Exceptional · 22 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 6mm drop · 23mm stack
At 7.5 oz, reviewers find it fast for tempo runs and racing.
Durability 67MSRP $100
Overall98Value99Appearance98Comfort96Cushioning80Durability67Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.5 oz, reviewers find it fast for tempo runs and racing.
Reviewers praise the snug, sock-like upper with room for the toes.
Many runners use it for everything from easy miles to marathons.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and two reviewers wear through the outsole sooner than they expect.
Two reviewers find it firmer than they expect from Fresh Foam.
Two reviewers find it slippery in the wet and on trails.