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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14

Which one for which runner?

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

Side by side

  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14 is 37 g lighter
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15 has 5 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Grip: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860 v15 — Versatility: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Durability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Grip: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 860v14 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionNew Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14
Price
Catalogue price USD 149.99 USD 140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 344 g 307 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 43 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 35 mm 30 mm
Midsole foam Fresh Foam X Fresh Foam X
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.57 out of 5 3.41 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 4 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 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 3 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Not specified
Uses Daily training Daily training, Long runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 149.99

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • On Cloudrunner 3, side view

    On

    Cloudrunner 3

    • Weight 311 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 31 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Echelon 10, side view

    Saucony

    Echelon 10

    • Weight 308 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 35 mm

    USD 155

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudflyer 5, side view

    On

    Cloudflyer 5

    • Weight 320 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 31 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v14: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v15: same terrain, same category, same role