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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14

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 880v14 is 35 g lighter
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 has 11 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • 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 — Grip: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v15 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Stability: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Durability: 2/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Grip: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 880v14 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14
Price
Catalogue price USD 140 USD 140
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 304 g 269 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 40 mm 29 mm
Forefoot stack 34 mm 21 mm
Midsole foam Fresh Foam X Fresh Foam X
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.64 out of 5 3.10 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 3 out of 5 2 out of 5
Grip 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 140

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14

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.

  • Mizuno Wave Skyrise 7, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Skyrise 7

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

    EUR 150

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Altra Motiv FLX, side view

    Altra

    Motiv FLX

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

    USD 125

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

    Compare with New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15: same terrain, same category, same role
    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v14: same terrain, same category, same role