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Altra Motiv FLX vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15

Altra Motiv FLX, side view

Altra

Motiv FLX

  • Weight 302 g
  • Drop 4 mm
  • Stack 28 mm

USD 125

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Altra Motiv FLX has a 2 mm lower drop
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 has 12 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • Altra Motiv FLX
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityVersatility
  • Motiv FLX — Comfort: 4/5
  • Motiv FLX — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Motiv FLX — Stability: 3/5
  • Motiv FLX — Durability: 4/5
  • Motiv FLX — Versatility: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionAltra Motiv FLXNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15
Price
Catalogue price USD 125 USD 140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 302 g 304 g
Drop 4 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 28 mm 40 mm
Forefoot stack 24 mm 34 mm
Midsole foam SmoothStride Fresh Foam X
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.41 out of 5 3.64 out of 5
Cushioning 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Stability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip Not specified 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Not specified
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Altra Motiv FLX

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 125

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

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    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15: same terrain, same category, same role
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    Mizuno

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    • Weight 270 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 37.5 mm

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    • Weight 291 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 33 mm

    USD 70

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