New Balance Fresh Foam Zante
Every version of the Fresh Foam Zante 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 Zante rates above 74% 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 | Rating | 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 stack · 6mm drop | 69 | +3 | 34 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3 | 2017 | 8.2 oz | 6mm drop | 66 | -29 | 29 | $110 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2 | 2016 | 8.1 oz | 23/17mm stack · 6mm drop | 95 | +3 | 9 | $100 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam Zante | 2015 | 7.2 oz | 23/17mm stack · 6mm drop | 92 | — | 22 | $100 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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MSRP $90
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New Balance
Fresh Foam Zante v469 69 Below average Below average Below average 34 reviews Confidence 98
v4 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz · 23mm stack · 6mm drop
At 8.5 oz, reviewers find it light and quick for tempo work.
Durability 75MSRP $100
Overall69Value99Appearance95Comfort87Durability75Cushioning72Confidence98Buy 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 for 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 v366 66 Below average Below average Below average 29 reviews Confidence 98
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 72MSRP $110
Overall66Value99Appearance88Durability72Comfort69Cushioning65Confidence98Buy 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 V295 95 Excellent Excellent Excellent 9 reviews Confidence 90
v2 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral (Moderate) · 8.1 oz · 23mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers use it for track repeats, tempo runs and long runs.
Durability 71MSRP $100
Overall95Value99Appearance93Comfort88Cushioning75Durability71Confidence90Buy 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 Zante92 92 Very good Very good Very good 22 reviews Confidence 95
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 23mm stack · 6mm drop
At 7.5 oz, reviewers find it fast for tempo runs and racing.
Durability 67MSRP $100
Overall92Value99Appearance96Comfort90Cushioning72Durability67Confidence95Buy 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.