New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5
New Balance's biggest-stack trainer, with a tall, wide slab of Fresh Foam X and a pronounced rocker to keep the huge platform rolling forward. The v5 is softer and smoother than earlier Mores and shines on recovery days and slow long runs, especially for bigger runners. The broad base gives it an inherently stable feel despite the height.
Reach for the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 for easy recovery days, long runs and everyday training miles. A wide, stable base keeps it steady without stability hardware — a good pick if you're mostly neutral but like a planted feel. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Huge, protective cushioning
- Wide, stable platform
- Smooth rocker for a tall shoe
- Heavy and slow to turn over
- Low 4mm drop can bother sensitive calves
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