New Balance

Fresh Foam X 880 v14

Fresh Foam X 880 v14

The 880 is a popular all-arounder made by New Balance that Emily Sisson trains in.

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (81/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.6 oz
Release
2024 Q1
MSRP
$139.99
Stack Height
31mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 66% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (81/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 66% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Excellent (90/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (89/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

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Value

Very good (87/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 81% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (84/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

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Appearance

Very good (85/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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100%

3/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 66% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 65% of 1,872 daily trainers.

65%

New Balance

Scores better than 79% of 255 New Balance shoes.

79%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Fresh Foam X 880 v13.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.

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Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.6 oz M Lightest
8.7 oz M
Stack
31/23mm
38/32mm
Drop
8mm
6mm
7mm
Release
2024 Q1
2025 Q1 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$139.99 Lower MSRP
$149.99
$200
Best price
$149.99
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (66%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (85%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (75%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (86%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (71%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (81%)
Good (77%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Best Trainer I've Found

Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024

5/5

Overall

This is the best daily trainer I have found. The foam feels squishy enough for easy runs, but the shoe is easily light enough for fun tempo work. I love it.

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

Comfortable, but expensive

Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024

5/5

Overall

I like the cushioning on these. I am 6'1 and 165 pounds. I used these for easy runs and a few tempos. I wouldn't use them in races, but they are good as a daily trainer. 

I like that these come in 4E. They fit my bunion well. The heel counter js a little stiffer towards the bottom, but flexible up top. It doesn't irritate my Achilles like the brooks ghost. 

I have a little over 200 miles on these. When I compare them to a new pair, I can definitely tell they are a little worn. But the outsole doesn't have too much wear.  I could probably comfortable get another 100-150 miles before they're toast. I think I wear shoes quicker than average because my gait isn't always super even. 

I also like that they changed it an 8MM drop. It has a pretty even ride. 

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

Above average

Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2024

4/5

Overall

Better than ON

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