Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.1 oz · 31/23mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.
Confidence
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Confidence
86 High
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“The foam feels squishy enough for easy runs, but light enough for tempo work.”
“Could probably get another 100–150 miles before they're done.”
“They come in 4E and fit bunions well.”
“The heel counter is a little stiffer towards the bottom, but flexible up top.”
“Doesn't irritate the Achilles.”
“It has a pretty even ride.”
“They are good as a daily trainer.”
“I like the cushioning on these.”
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the 880, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2025 · 3 reviews
75 Decent
71 Confidence
Fresh Foam X 880v14 This shoe
2025 · 7 reviews
77 Decent
86 Confidence
2023 · 14 reviews
68 Below average
91 Confidence
2022 · 13 reviews
85 Good
91 Confidence
2021 · 3 reviews
82 Good
80 Confidence
2020 · 6 reviews
71 Decent
85 Confidence
2020 · 22 reviews
75 Decent
94 Confidence
2018 · 3 reviews
65 Below average
88 Confidence
2018 · 11 reviews
65 Below average
90 Confidence
2018 · 1 review
72 Decent
78 Confidence
2016 · 12 reviews
79 Decent
91 Confidence
2016 · 7 reviews
63 Below average
90 Confidence
2013 · 10 reviews
67 Below average
88 Confidence
2012 · 4 reviews
66 Below average
84 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
This is the best daily trainer I have found. The foam feels squishy enough for easy runs, but the shoe is easily light enough for fun tempo work. I love it.
Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
5/5
Overall
I like the cushioning on these. I am 6'1 and 165 pounds. I used these for easy runs and a few tempos. I wouldn't use them in races, but they are good as a daily trainer.
I like that these come in 4E. They fit my bunion well. The heel counter js a little stiffer towards the bottom, but flexible up top. It doesn't irritate my Achilles like the brooks ghost.
I have a little over 200 miles on these. When I compare them to a new pair, I can definitely tell they are a little worn. But the outsole doesn't have too much wear. I could probably comfortable get another 100-150 miles before they're toast. I think I wear shoes quicker than average because my gait isn't always super even.
I also like that they changed it an 8MM drop. It has a pretty even ride.
Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Torin 7
4/5
Overall
Better than ON
Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2024
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