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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

New BalanceTrainer shape

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880

Image: New Balance

Reviews

6 of 9 reviews recommend it.

3 do not recommend it.

Overall review score6.1/109 authors

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size; wide
  • All day: comfortable
  • Feels heavy

880v15

  • True to size
  • Feels heavy

$142Mid-rangetypical price at online stores

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Do New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 run big?

Length

  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    • Wide fit.

    880v15

    • Regular fit.

    Fresh Foam X 880v15

    • Wide fit.

  2. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    880v15

    • Roomy.

    Fresh Foam X 880v15

    • Roomy.

Are New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Sole

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Shows wear quickly.

880v15

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 - 30+ mile review

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 Review: A Versatile Daily Trainer Packed with Style and Comfort

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NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM X 880 v13 Review | Experience Ultimate Comfort and Durability | Run Moore

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 Full Review | An impressive addition to the New Balance lineup

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 Review! Incredible Daily Runner!

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About our research

Based on 13 reviews and other sources.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs Asics Gel-Cumulus

Also used for running. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
Asics Gel-Cumulus
Asics Gel-CumulusSee this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880Asics Gel-Cumulus
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Gel-Cumulus

  • True to size.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Regular fit.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Roomy.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • wide feetSnug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Gel-Cumulus

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GEL-CUMULUS 27

  • Feels light.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$96.38 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs Asics GT-1000

Also used for running. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
Asics GT-1000
Asics GT-1000See this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880Asics GT-1000
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

14

  • True to size.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.

GT-1000

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

14

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

GT-1000

  • Feels light.

14

  • Feels light.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$100–$121 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24See this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$120.98–$170 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs New Balance 237

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance 237
New Balance 237See this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880New Balance 237
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
  • Tight.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$71–$90.12 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs New Balance 550

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance 550
New Balance 550See this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880New Balance 550
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

550

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.
  • Narrow fit.

550

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

550

  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels heavy.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-26.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 vs New Balance 990

Also used for walking. Compare length.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance Fresh Foam X 880
New Balance 990
New Balance 990See this model
What mattersNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880New Balance 990
Length
  • True to size.

880v15

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

990v6

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Made in USA 990v6

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Wide fit.

880v15

  • Regular fit.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Wide fit.

990v6

  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Made in USA 990v6

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

880v15

  • Roomy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Roomy.

990v6

  • Tight.

Made in USA 990v6

  • Some reports disagree: snug.
All day on your feet

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

990v6

  • All dayComfortable.

Made in USA 990v6

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

880v15

  • Feels heavy.

Fresh Foam X 880v15

  • Feels heavy.

990v6

  • Feels light.

Made in USA 990v6

  • Feels light.
Maker price$142 (typical price at online stores)$135.95–$216 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

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