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%)

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%)

Rated better overall than 81% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 81% of other shoes we judged.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (81%)

Comfort

Very good (87%)

Cushioning

Very good (81%)

Durability

Good (78%)

Value

Good (76%)

Appearance

Good (74%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 81% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Very good (81%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 75% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Good (75%)

Fresh Foam X 880 Family

Better than 75% of 10 fresh foam x 880 family ranked.

Good (75%)

New Balance

Better than 86% of 247 New Balance shoes ranked.

Very good (86%)

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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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
Release
2024 Q1
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$139.99
$149.99
Best price
$149.99
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Above average (70%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (87%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (81%)
Average (52%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (78%)
Average (56%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (74%)
Average (49%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Good (76%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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Best Trainer I've Found

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Better than ON

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