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5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Trainer
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.1 oz · 23/17mm stack · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 9 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Fresh Foam Zante product line.
Excellent
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
90 High
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Over 500 miles and still wearable.”
“They didn't seem to hold up well on the paved trail and began to show wearing in the sole after a couple of months.”
“No rain or snow slipping issues, unlike the original.”
“Cushioning suits needs from everything from recovery pace to long intervals.”
“They have the cushion for the roads and are lightweight for a track workout.”
“With wide feet, the shoe can feel too narrow after about 6 months.”
“Injury-free after 2 years of running.”
“The fit is secure without being restricting.”
“Light enough for any workout, but also usable on long runs.”
“Very light for a trainer but still has decent cushioning.”
“A full rubber bottom helps wear on the outsole while still staying lightweight overall.”
“Good for everything from track repeats to 14-16 mile long runs.”
“The tread starts to go after about 6 months.”
“Very light with moderate cushioning.”
Prefer this shoe over another
58% 11/19
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante
Each dot is one version of the Fresh Foam Zante, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2018 · 34 reviews
69 Below average
98 Confidence
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2017 · 29 reviews
66 Below average
98 Confidence
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Fresh Foam Zante V2 This shoe
2016 · 9 reviews
95 Excellent
90 Confidence
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2015 · 22 reviews
92 Very good
95 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.1 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.6 oz · Women's 7.6 oz
- Release
- 2016 Q2
- MSRP
- $100
- Stack
- 23/17mm
- Drop
- 6mm
Runner reviews
Zante V2- connects your foot to the road
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019
65 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike LunarTempo 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Old Reliable, albeit not durable
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
versatile and durable enough to use for training or racing.
5/5
Overall
PaperBoy08 · Jul 3, 2018
40 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Quality Shoe
5/5
Overall
warm up champ · Feb 8, 2018
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Vazee 2090
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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