New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoes

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 Running Shoe is a comfortable, highly stable, versatile everyday running shoe with a stiffer-than-average midsole. These features make it suitable for longer, lower-intensity runs as well as shorter, lower-intensity runs.
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe is a highly cushioned neutral everyday running shoe that has changed a lot from the previous version. The midfoot height has increased significantly, as has the weight of the shoe, so it has changed category from the former lightweight everyday running shoe category to the highly cushioned everyday running shoe category. This is all very important because if you’re thinking of replacing your previous Fresh Foam X 880 v14 running shoe with the new Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe, get ready for a different running experience.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 upper

The upper of the New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe is made from a mesh material that has average breathability. The upper fits true to size and is a little wider than average, although you can buy both wide and extra wide versions of the shoe. The upper is all about comfort, not performance. It has a padded, thicker-than-average tongue that’s fixed so it doesn’t move while you’re running. The heel collar is also heavily padded and stiffer than average to keep the foot stable. The midsole of the shoe is folded over the upper, increasing the already good stability of the shoe

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 midsole

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe midsole is made of Fresh Foam X foam, which is an EVA foam. Fresh Foam X is a medium-soft, versatile foam with good shock absorption and dynamics. The midfoot is 40.5mm at the heel and 34.5mm at the forefoot with a 6mm drop, making this a very cushioned shoe. The midsole is not only high, but also wide, so despite being a neutral shoe, it has very good stability. Because the midsole is wide and high, the torsional flex is low, making the shoe quite stiff. Perhaps because of this stiffness, the sole of the shoe feels stiffer than average. The midsole has a rocker (or rolling) geometry and because the midsole stiffer it’s Rocker geometry has been more pronounced. The midsole will break in and soften after 30-40km.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 outsole

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe outsole is made from a carbon fibre reinforced blown rubber called N-Durance. This rubber compound is a little harder than average, so it has much better abrasion resistance, but it is a little stiffer and has a little less grip. At the front of the foot, the outsole has longitudinal strips with no transverse cut-outs. This solution makes the midsole stiffer, so the rocker geometry is more pronounced, but feels stiffer. The outsole does not cover the entire midsole, the pattern is not deep, not fine and is made of a harder rubber compound, so the grip is average.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 vs Fresh Foam X 880 v14 differences, what has changed in the new version?

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe has changed a lot from the previous version, the Fresh Foam X 880 v14. The weight has increased by 43 grams, which is a significant increase of 16%. The weight gain is due to the fact that the midsole has also been made higher and wider. The midfoot has increased by 7.5mm at the heel and 9.5mm at the forefoot. The drop of the shoe has also changed from 8mm to 6mm, which makes a noticeable difference when running. Because the midsole is also wider, the v15 is more stable and stiffer than the v14.

Who and for what kind of runs is the New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 running shoe for? Summary.

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 Running Shoe is a highly cushioned running shoe. With a wider, stiffer midsole and a weight of over 300g, it won’t support faster runs, but it will support longer runs. It is recommended for beginners as their first running shoe and also for advanced runners who want a general mileage shoe. As it is a durable shoe, it can also be ideal for runners with higher weights. Available in wide and extra wide widths.