The Fresh Foam 880 is a neutral road running shoe family using Fresh Foam, Fresh FoamX and FuelCell technology from New Balance.
The Fresh Foam X 880 v12 is a maximalist model. It went on sale in 2022. 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 X 880 v13.
According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedApr 2022 | Nov 2016 | Mar 2019 | Feb 2017 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2017 |
productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 298 g W: 238 g | 255 g | M: 204 g W: 159 g | M: 252 g W: 204 g | M: 235 g W: 193 g | M: 221 g W: 176 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot27 mm | M: 14 mm W: 13 mm | 13 mm | 13 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 7 mm |
Heel | Heel37 mm | M: 24 mm W: 23 mm | 21 mm | 20 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | CompetitionDaily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running | Daily running |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | adidas | New Balance | ASICS | Nike | Nike |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | Lightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | ||
Techs | TechsFresh FoamNew Balance Fresh Foam | |||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1613) |
Terrain | Road (+1063) |
Usages | Daily running (+909) |
Brand | New Balance (+92) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1269) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1274) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+971) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1240) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+381) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+263) |
Materials | Mesh (+738)Reflective (+101) |
Techs | Fresh Foam (+49)New Balance Fresh Foam (+49) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | v12 | |
Released | Apr 2022 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 298 g W: 238 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 37 mm | |
Forefoot | 27 mm |