# New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-880v15
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/walking-shoes
- Placement: #4 of 17 in Walking Shoes, A tier
- Brand: New Balance
- LP on this board: 763
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T02:48:02.000Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
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## Verdict

Offers a great mix of comfort and durability for daily use.

## For

- Comfortable fit
- Durable construction
- Comfortable for daily use
- Good support
- Fresh Foam X lasts >250 miles

## Against

- Heavier weight

## Evidence

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 18 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Find My Footwear | Paul Freary | B | https://findmyfootwear.com/new-balance-fresh-foam-x-880v15-review-max-cushioned-daily-trainer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Jha Reviews | Jha Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKD5FNU0MTI | fetched and confirmed |
| Find My Footwear | Kieran Alger | B | https://findmyfootwear.com/new-balance-880v15-vs-new-balance-1080v14-kings-of-comfort/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Believe in the Run | believeintherun.com | B | https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/best-new-balance-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU8SoQ8mXeU | fetched and confirmed |
| Road Runner Sports | Road Runner Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcN8GUPfuGc | fetched and confirmed |
| RadDadBodTV | RadDadBodTV | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0HxpILRLbk | fetched and confirmed |
| The Shoe In With Cody | The Shoe In With Cody | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-seyFBPrYBo | fetched and confirmed |
| The Run Testers | The Run Testers | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo5Gt6-Ho6c | fetched and confirmed |
| The Fresh Pair | The Fresh Pair | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRBmqtfsFt4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Fitness Sports | Fitness Sports | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkKt3DoWrPI | fetched and confirmed |
| My Running Mentor | My Running Mentor | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SIX1jdaa5o | fetched and confirmed |
| ROADRUNNINGReview | ROADRUNNINGReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0BsHkPi-QM | fetched and confirmed |
| Guide2Run | Guide2Run | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mUz2ZpyqWs | fetched and confirmed |
| RunWithBala | RunWithBala | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0Tpn7-mxs4 | fetched and confirmed |
| ROADRUNNINGReview | ROADRUNNINGReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md1z8FfiFc0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Believe in the Run | believeintherun.com | B | https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/best-wide-foot-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Cam Vigliotta | B | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/shoes-for-standing-all-day/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Runner's World | Michael Charboneau | B | https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a22590253/best-new-balance-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Alastair Running | Alastair Dixon | B | https://www.alastairrunning.com/best-new-balance-running-shoes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| RunRepeat | - | - | https://runrepeat.com/guides/best-walking-shoes | fetched and confirmed |
| =PR= Run & Walk | Lauren Haislip | B | https://prrunandwalk.com/blogs/news/best-running-shoes-for-wide-feet?srsltid=AfmBOopBFsfVLZrDTNu4zVnnEQ2kSRhzhsGxq8YckNRgp3VIfxYHwUK6 | fetched and confirmed |

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Brooks Ghost Max 3 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/brooks-ghost-max-3 |
| 2 | Hoka Bondi 9 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-bondi-9 |
| 3 | Hoka Clifton 10 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-clifton-10 |
| 5 | Hoka Bondi SR | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-bondi-sr |
| 6 | Asics Gel-Contend 9 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asics-gel-contend-9 |
| 7 | Altra Experience Flow 3 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/altra-experience-flow-3 |
| 8 | Hoka Transport 2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/hoka-transport-2 |
| 9 | On Cloud 6 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/on-cloud-6 |
| 17 | Ryka Devotion Plus 3 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/ryka-devotion-plus-3 |
| 18 | Under Armour Charged Assert 11 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/under-armour-charged-assert-11 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/walking-shoes.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

## How to read this

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## Image

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