New Balance

Fresh Foam Boracay 3

Fresh Foam Boracay 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.6 oz
Release
2017
MSRP
$120

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Good (66/100)

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Overall

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Comfort

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Value

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Durability

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.6 oz M
9.3 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
24/20mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2017
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (65%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (34%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (30%)
Below average (34%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (39%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Average (59%)
Above average (65%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have been fat and over weight for years and needed to find a new shoe to get back into shape. Tried 5 different shoes before finding these new balances. Get 500-600 miles out each pair!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5