Responsive cushion
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Apr 6, 2018
30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Altra Lone Peak 3.5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi V2
Trail shoe · Neutral · Trail · 8.5 oz · 6mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi V2’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 7 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
76 Moderate
Based on
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- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Grip is great for general all-round trail running. Gravel, dry dirt, anything mushy essentially, just avoid the deep mud, the grip doesn't go that far.”
“Fairly lightweight (250g for a size 44) and they feel speedy.”
“It didn't compress while running, and didn't make me feel like I was wearing higher or larger shoes.”
“Comfort is excellent, the toe box is medium width, but the soft materials mean you have some toe spread when running.”
“The shoes fit perfectly, with excellent toe box width.”
“At 300 miles in, grip is losing performance.”
“Fits like a glove. Good ground feel on trail and good energy return.”
“The cushioning is about average, fine for long trail runs, but not quite ultra-plush.”
“The top layer is stretched so thin all you really see is the bright yellowy-green, which isn't that nice.”
“I ran a 15 mile trail race in them—they were perfect.”
“Have good cushioning plus they were cheap—can't beat it.”
“The looks of the Gobis are my favorite.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 4/8
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Two reviewers use it on trail and in mud, one running a 15-mile trail race in it.
- Two reviewers praise the fit, one with excellent toe box width in a 2E.
- Value averages 4.9 out of 5 across seven reviews, its highest dimension, at a $100 list price.
Cons
- One reviewer says it does not have aggressive lugs.
- One reviewer prefers a lower stack and a little more drop, and would not race in it.
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 Gobi
Each dot is one version of the Fresh Foam Gobi, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Fresh Foam Gobi V2 This shoe
2017 · 7 reviews
65 Below average
76 Confidence
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2017 · 2 reviews
73 Decent
40 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.5 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.0 oz · Women's 7.9 oz
- Release
- 2017 Q3
- MSRP
- $100
- Drop
- 6mm
Runner reviews
Gobi V2, a good shoe
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 13, 2018
35 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Reviewers Also Ran In
- Nike Zoom Terra Kiger 3 1 runner
- Altra Lone Peak 3.5 1 runner
- New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi 1 runner