New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8

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    Overview

    The Fresh Foam is a neutral road running shoe family that uses Fresh Foam technology from New Balance.

    The Fresh Foam 680 v8 has a breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the New Balance Fresh Foam 680v7.

    According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's just below the median price of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 269 g
    W: 218 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 230 g
    M: 261 g
    W: 207 g
    M: 266 g
    W: 238 g
    M: 281 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 218 g
    W: 184 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    29 mm
    33 mm
    23 mm
    35 mm
    28 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    6 mm
    10 mm
    6 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    37 mm
    39 mm
    33 mm
    41 mm
    36 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    New Balance    		SauconyNew BalanceadidasNew BalanceBrooks
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Fore/Midfoot strike    		Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    ComfortableMaximalist    		MaximalistComfortableLightweightMaximalistComfortableComfortableLow dropMaximalistComfortableLightweight
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    New Balance Fresh Foam
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    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8 characteristics and specifications

    Characteristics
    SportsRunning (+2144)
    TerrainRoad (+1438)
    UsagesDaily running (+1196)
    BrandNew Balance (+139)
    Support TypeNeutral (+1683)
    Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1658)
    Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1186)
    Arch TypeHigh arch (+1605)
    Shoe TypeComfortable (+294)Maximalist (+478)
    FitMedium toe box (+920)
    FeaturesBreathable (+805)Orthotic friendly (+542)Removable insole (+525)
    MaterialsMesh (+1020)
    TechsNew Balance Fresh Foam (+70)
    Specificationsvs Average
    Model
    680 v8
    Measurements
    Weight
    M: 269 g
    W: 218 g

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