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Fresh Foam X 880 v13

Fresh Foam X 880 v13

A popular all-around training shoe that Emily Sisson wears.

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Bottom tier (7%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.2 oz
Release
2023 Q1
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
34mm heel - 24mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (7%)

Rated worse overall than 93% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 93% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (7%)

Value

Excellent (95%)

Comfort

Good (74%)

Durability

Good (74%)

Cushioning

Average (60%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (15%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 93% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (7%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 92% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (8%)

Fresh Foam X 880 Family

Worse than >99% of 10 fresh foam x 880 family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

New Balance

Worse than 94% of 247 New Balance shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (6%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Fresh Foam X 880 v12.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v13
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
Saucony Kinvara 16
Fresh Foam X 880 v13
Fresh Foam X 880 v15
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Lowest price / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.2 oz M
8.7 oz M Lightest
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Stack
34/24mm
38/32mm
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Drop
1mm
6mm
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Release
2023 Q1
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$140
$149.99
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Best price
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$149.99
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Average (49%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (74%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (60%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (74%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (15%)
Average (49%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (95%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Are the the snazziest shoe on the rack? No. The colorways are not the coolest. But they offer very comfortable and cushioned ride and I can get at least 400 miles out of them. These are not cushioned like Hokas, but do provide some squish while still being responsive. It's a no frills, dependable shoe that goes on sale periodically, which makes it an excellent shoe when you're racking up miles for a marathon. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Good versatile trainer

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Run on road, trail, and track with it. Compared to some NB shoes, a fairly light trainer available in narrow width.

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

Best shoe to improve running economy

Olin Kasperowicz · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

My favorite daily trainer for XC. I previously had a really bad case of heel striking and this shoe completely fixed it. If you heel strike in these shoes, you're going to feel it. My only complaint is that the toe box runs small. Also in New Balance fashion there is a massive slab of rubber on the bottom.

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Solid Workhorse

Dad · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Just became a dad, needed to try out New Balance

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

Great shoe, good comfort and running feel.

jk0 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I came off of Mizuno wave riders, which have turned to junk, and seem to contribute to some nagging injuries. The NB 880s are much more well cushioned, yet light, comfortable and quick enough. If you have to run in the long enough to know if they’re really durable, but they seem to be alright and I project they will be fine for my typical 350-400 mile rotation.

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