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Fresh Foam Vongo v3

Fresh Foam Vongo v3
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Excellent (94/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.5 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$135
Stack Height
35mm heel - 31mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (94/100)

Better than about 92% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 92% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Excellent (94/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 98% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

Rank

Ranks above 97% of shoes

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Value

Above average (83/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Above average (83/100)

Appearance ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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44%

7/16

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 92% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (94/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 92% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

92%

New Balance

Better than 93% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.

93%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Fresh Foam Vongo.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v3
New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v5
HOKA Clifton 9
Fresh Foam Vongo v3
Fresh Foam Vongo v5
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability
Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz M
10 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
35/31mm
34/26mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2021 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$135 Lower MSRP
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$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (92%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (84%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%) Best durability
Very good (88%)
Very good (80%)
Appearance
Good (70%)
Above average (66%)
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Value
Good (74%)
Very good (84%) Best value
Good (74%)
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

20 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 20 written reviews

Vongo V3 great successor to V2

Anonymous runner · Jan 1, 2020

5/5

Overall

I was surprised how much I like the Vongo V2 (because the shoes felt clunky when I picked them up). But, when I ran in those shoes, they weren't clunky at all. So, I was a little nervous when I picked up a pair of the V3's , because they seemed like a noticeable departure from the previous version. But, right in my first run the V3's, I knew this was a great hoe for me. Is was softer than the V2, but not so mushy as to take away energy from my stride. I've logged a bunch of miles in these shoes, and they continue to look and feel great.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

All around

Anonymous runner · Jan 1, 2020

5/5

Overall

I use them for running and leisure. And they are pretty good for any situation.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

One of the best all around Trainers

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

They remind of the the Adidas Super Nova Glide 3. Very durable cushioning, rubber, etc.. Just enough support to keep you sturdy and Neutral. Like always they never make a narrow version for us tall unorthodox runners with large feet. Its like finding a needle in the haystack for us 14-15 sizes.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v3 - high quality and high performance supportive running shoe

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have trained for two marathons wearing New Balance’s Fresh Foam Vongo. As a runner who requires a supportive shoe, I have found the Vongo to be one of the best that I have run in to date. Previously, I found New Balance shoes to feel heavier than other companies but this is not the case with the Vongo. It is light weight, supportive and responsive.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5