The Fresh Foam Beacon is a neutral lightweight road running shoe family utilising Fresh Foam and New Balance Fresh Foam tech by New Balance.
The Fresh Foam Beacon v2 has a breathable design, and went on sale in 2019. 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 Beacon v3.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the cheapest 20% of running shoes.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedJun 2019 | Oct 2021 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | Jun 2022 | |
Weight | WeightM: 218 g W: 187 g | M: 261 g W: 218 g | M: 249 g W: 230 g | M: 204 g W: 184 g | M: 298 g W: 227 g | 221 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot23 mm | 28 mm | 32 mm | 34 mm | 5 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop6 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | ||
Heel | Heel29 mm | 28 mm | 40 mm | 42 mm | 5 mm | |
Usages | UsagesDaily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running | RacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Altra | Brooks | Saucony | ASICS | Xero Shoes |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Low dropZero drop | Lightweight | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | BarefootLightweightLow dropMinimalistZero drop |
Carbon fiber plate | Carbon fiber plate | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsFresh FoamNew Balance Fresh Foam | BioMoGo DNA | AHARPLUSFF BlastGEL | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | SustainableVegan β | Sustainable | SustainableVegan β | |
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Daily running (+909)Speed training (+231) |
Brand | New Balance (+92) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+799)Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+339) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+662) |
Features | Breathable (+861) |
Materials | Knit (+162) |
Techs | Fresh Foam (+49)New Balance Fresh Foam (+49) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | v2 | |
Released | Jun 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 218 g W: 187 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 6 mm | |
Heel | 29 mm | |
Forefoot | 23 mm |