{"id":45389,"date":"2024-02-28T17:26:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T22:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=45389"},"modified":"2024-02-28T17:36:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T22:36:33","slug":"new-balance-fresh-foam-x-880-v14-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-880-v14-review\/","title":"New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 Review","author":109,"featured_media":45400,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[99],"shoes_type":[234,781],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"4","cons":"1","verdict":"The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 is a neutral daily trainer that has many professional runners using it as their favorite shoe. It\u2019s versatile enough to work as an easy day shoe up to a tempo-like pace. I was a little disappointed by the shoe as it doesn\u2019t have much cushion, doesn\u2019t give much energy return, and is priced a bit high for what you get. I can see how it can work for many different types of runners as a daily trainer but it falls short at its price ($140 USD) in terms of value for the money. ","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14, New Balance running shoes review, best New Balance running shoes, Cushioning running shoes,","description":"The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 is a neutral daily trainer that has many professional runners using it as their favorite shoe. It\u2019s versatile enough to work as an easy day shoe up to a tempo-like pace. I was a little disappointed by the shoe as it doesn\u2019t have much cushion, doesn\u2019t give much energy return, and is priced a bit high for what you get. I can see how it can work for many different types of runners as a daily trainer but it falls short at its price ($140 USD) in terms of value for the money. ","professional_image":"45405","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["daily_training"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_45402\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 is a neutral daily trainer built with cushioning from New Balance\u2019s Fresh Foam X technology. \r\n\r\nWhat\u2019s curious about the Fresh Foam X technology is that not all of the foam in their different shoes seems to be similar. \r\n\r\nHaving tested the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13, the midsole experience was very different as that shoe was softer where this shoe is much more stable but also more responsive. \r\n\r\nThis shoe falls in a competitive lineup with the Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 and the Saucony Ride 17. This shoe is built well from a durability perspective but the energy return from both the Gel-Nimbus and Ride are going to be better. \r\n\r\nThe shoe comes in at 9.5 oz for men\u2019s size 9, which is a good weight for the purpose of the shoe. At $140, the shoe is priced below many of its competitors.\r\n\r\nIn terms of updates from last year, there are a few. First, the toe-to-heel drop has gone lower from 10mm in last year\u2019s version to 8mm in this year\u2019s version. The overall stack heigh is relatively the same, just a lower heel drop. \r\n\r\nThe shoe is slightly lighter \u2013 0.5 oz \u2013 than last year\u2019s as the foam is now updated with the Fresh Foam X cushioning. \r\n\r\nThe upper on the shoe has changed slightly as well, which makes the shoe feel a little more form fitting than last year\u2019s model. \r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_45398\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 is a great daily trainer that plays a part for just about any runner. \r\n\r\nFor the experienced runner, it\u2019s a great easy day shoe where you might end up incorporating some strides or pickups. For the novice runner, it\u2019s a great everyday shoe with great versatility. \r\n\r\nThis shoe will stay in my rotation as an easy day shoe or some of those group runs where the pace picks up just a bit past easy. \r\n\r\nMy biggest issue remains the price point. For just a little bit more, you can get other shoes with better energy return, softer cushioning, or lighter weight. \r\n\r\nThere isn\u2019t enough in this shoe for it to stand out from others and to justify saving a few bucks. I do think it does the job as a workhorse shoe. ","model":"Fresh Foam X 880 v14","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"This is a shoe for just about any runner looking for a shoe that can handle nearly any daily run. Runners looking for a shoe that is stable, relatively lightweight, and durable will enjoy this shoe. 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Runners looking for a shoe that is stable, relatively lightweight, and durable will enjoy this shoe. ","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"If you\u2019re looking for a shoe with energy return, soft cushioning, or something for speedy runs, then you will want to look elsewhere. People with a slightly wider toe box will want to opt for a wide option in this shoe. 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My first run in the shoe was my first easy run after taking a week off. \r\n\r\nThe shoe was relatively smooth and stable. I didn\u2019t feel much energy return but it responded well as I played around with my paces. The shoe never felt like it was helping me but it also did not get in the way either.\r\n \r\nMy later runs in the shoe included strides, hill repeats, and tempo efforts. The shoe handled all of these with ease. I definitely understand why some people love this shoe as it can handle a variety of runs and just doesn\u2019t get in the way. \r\n\r\nAs I said earlier, there\u2019s not much energy return so it doesn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re getting much help either. For one effort, I wanted to push the pace a bit but seemed to struggle doing it with this shoe. \r\n\r\nIt\u2019s not light or bouncy enough for the experienced runner to push to those higher, threshold paces. For the more novice runner, it\u2019s a great all-around shoe. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_45396\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe midsole features the Fresh Foam X technology. It is not a thicker midsole than in v13 but the heel drop has changed from 10mm to 8mm. Because of the change in foam, this version is lighter than the previous iteration as well \u2013 albeit not a huge difference. \r\n\r\nAs I had mentioned earlier, this foam is not the softest nor does it give much energy return. It\u2019s not nearly as soft as the 1080 v13 even though the technology is similar. \r\n\r\nThe lower heel drop does help give a smooth, comfortable ride for those easy miles. It\u2019s also decently more responsive and stable \u2013 handling different paces within the same run very well. \r\n\r\nThe traction on the outsole is good. I never felt slippage in rainy conditions and it gripped as well as a road shoe would on grassy or gravel surfaces. The outsole is made of Ndurance rubber, which is NB\u2019s proprietary rubber that claims to enhance durability. It is the same material as in the previous version but the layout is a bit different this time, hoping to increase traction in high wear areas while also using a bit less rubber overall. This is likely the contributing factor to the shoe\u2019s weight loss in this new version.\r\n \r\nIn comparison to the Gel-Nimbus 26, this shoe is feels firm and doesn\u2019t have the same energy return as the Nimbus. While I thought the Nimbus was firm, this shoe is firmer. \r\n\r\nThat being said, this shoe is lighter and has a lower stack height. This shoe feels more responsive and can handle some of those faster paces better than the Nimbus. \r\n\r\nThe outsole grips are relatively similar to me. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"Fresh Foam X 880 v14","cons":[{"cons_line":"nothing stands out"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"responsive"},{"pro_line":"durable"},{"pro_line":"stable"},{"pro_line":"wide widths available"}],"vote":"7","weight_oz":"9.2","heel_drop_mm":"8","heel_mm":"33","toe_mm":"25","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/New_Balance_Fresh_Foam_X_880_v14\/descpage-NB148M0.html?from=guru","comfort":"9","build_quality":"10","upper_rate":"9","sole_unit_rate":"8","landing":"9","transition":"9","toe_off":"8","traction":"9","durability":"10","value_price":"7","who_is_it_for":"This is a shoe for just about any runner looking for a shoe that can handle nearly any daily run. 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This is a shoe for just about any runner looking for a shoe that can handle nearly any daily run. Runners looking for a shoe that is stable, relatively lightweight, and durable will enjoy this shoe. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If you\u2019re looking for a shoe with energy return, soft cushioning, or something for speedy runs, then you will want to look elsewhere. People with a slightly wider toe box will want to opt for a wide option in this shoe. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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