Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.2 oz · 23/17mm stack · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante 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. Most runners who compared it with another shoe preferred it. The rating is based on 22 runner reviews and 3 other rated shoes in the Fresh Foam Zante product line.
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
95 Very 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.
“Virtually no support; back doesn't reach the heel; very unstable”
“Super slippery—not recommended for trails or wet conditions”
“Fits like a racing flat with snug midfoot but ample toe-box room”
“Fit is great, very snug but not suffocating; runs a half-size short”
“Full-length sole is smooth and quiet with good traction, but tacky feel scrubs off energy”
“Horrible durability. They do not last.”
“Super light, feels very fast, with enough but not overly soft cushioning”
“Very light and feels fast, yet comfortable enough for a marathon”
“Durability better than expected for weight; outsole wore evenly”
“400-450 miles before wearing through the outsole where you push off”
“Lightweight, snug comfortable fit; stretchy upper hugs foot in place”
“Moderate cushioning and low stack height make for a responsive feel”
“Feel lighter than they are, and genuinely light for their comfort and cushioning”
“Heel cushion allowed deliberate overstriding downhill safely”
“Softer in heel, firmer in forefoot”
“Grip is no good when it's slippery”
“Runs fairly true or maybe just a touch small”
“Fresh Foam rides more like a Kinvara than a Nimbus—firmer than expected”
“Tiny bit of slipping between socks and liner occasionally”
“Initial bump in midfoot area; sensation subsided over time”
“Laces are a little annoying—they're quite wide”
“They're some of the firmest shoes in my lineup”
“Grippy continuous outsole felt slightly inefficient”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
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
2018 · 34 reviews
69 Below average
98 Confidence
2017 · 29 reviews
66 Below average
98 Confidence
2016 · 9 reviews
95 Excellent
90 Confidence
Fresh Foam Zante This shoe
2015 · 22 reviews
92 Very good
95 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2015
60 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
dgraversgaard · Jul 22, 2015
70 mpw came from the New Balance 890 v4
5/5
Overall
dansway07 · Jun 17, 2015
80 mpw training for a marathon came from the adidas adiZero Adios Boost 2
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 13, 2015
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Pure Flow 3
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · May 11, 2015
15 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Elixir 8
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