Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14 sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Comfort and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 6 runner reviews and 13 other rated shoes in the 880 product line. Another 6 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
74/100
“The foam feels squishy enough for easy runs, but light enough for tempo work.”
“Could probably get another 100–150 miles before they're done.”
“They come in 4E and fit bunions well.”
“The heel counter is a little stiffer towards the bottom, but flexible up top.”
“Doesn't irritate the Achilles.”
“It has a pretty even ride.”
“They are good as a daily trainer.”
“I like the cushioning on these.”
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the 880, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Fresh Foam X 880v14 This shoe
2025 · 6 reviews
78 Decent
74 Confidence
2018 · 3 reviews
64 Below average
81 Confidence
2025 · 2 reviews
72 Decent
53 Confidence
2023 · 13 reviews
60 Bottom-tier
85 Confidence
2022 · 13 reviews
90 Good
84 Confidence
2021 · 3 reviews
79 Decent
53 Confidence
2020 · 6 reviews
70 Below average
75 Confidence
2020 · 22 reviews
78 Decent
90 Confidence
2018 · 11 reviews
66 Below average
81 Confidence
2018 · 1 review
76 Decent
36 Confidence
2016 · 12 reviews
92 Very good
89 Confidence
2016 · 7 reviews
66 Below average
85 Confidence
2013 · 10 reviews
72 Decent
78 Confidence
2012 · 4 reviews
73 Decent
73 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
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.
Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
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.
Anonymous runner · Nov 6, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Altra Torin 7
4/5
Overall
Better than ON
Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2024
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