New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 Review
Learn more about the New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14, New Balance’s Stability Plane technology, and how to pull off the dad-sneaker look in our review.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14
Features
The New Balance Fresh Foam 860v14 takes your reliable stability trainer and makes it even better.
New underfoot technology in the latest 860 delivers a supremely cushioned yet highly stable ride. Built on a wider platform with elevated sidewalls, the midsole creates a guidance frame that eases you through your stride. Then, New Balance flipped the script by using a softer, more responsive Fresh Foam X compound on top where your foot makes contact, combined with a denser foam below for support and durability.
The result is a stable, soft and responsive underfoot experience that absorbs impact and energizes your every step.
Details:
- Upper: The engineered mesh upper provides all-day comfort with a secure, breathable fit. New Balance also partnered with Repreve to incorporate recycled bottle content, making the 860v14 equal parts performance and sustainability.
- Midsole: The top layer of the midsole uses New Balance’s cushy and energetic Fresh Foam X materials. Underneath sits New Balance’s brand-new EVA Film Stability technology which includes a wider landing platform throughout, elevated sidewalls around the foot that encourage forward motion and a flared heel that eases you through your stride.
- Outsole: The integrated outsole design promotes forefoot stiffness for confident toe-offs.
Tech Specs
New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14
| Weight |
10.9 oz (M), 8.6 oz (W)
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|---|---|
| Drop |
8 mm
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| Stack Height (heel/forefoot) |
29 mm/21 mm
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| Use |
Everyday training
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| Ride | 3/5 on the Firm to Plush Scale |
| Cushioning | 3/5 on the Minimum to Maximum Scale |
| Energy | 3/5 on the Relaxed to Propulsive Scale |
| Category | stability |
What’s New
New Balance totally reimagined the Fresh Foam 860 for its 14th iteration. The midsole comes upgraded with an evolved Fresh Foam X material and an extra 2-4 mm of stack height compared to the previous version. However, the biggest change comes from their brand-new EVA Film Stability technology that frames a wider, more dense midsole material underneath to give you a stable and reliable platform to run on. According to New Balance, the 860v14 also has greater displacement (cushioning) and increased energy return compared to the v13.
Who It’s Best For
For those who have come to rely on the 860 for mild-to-moderate overpronation, the latest version lives up to its reputation as a reliable stability trainer for daily runs and workouts that doesn't compromise on step-in comfort.
Why You’ll Love It
You’ll love the upgraded midsole of the 860 v14 that gently guides your foot through its stride and gives you a pillowy soft ride.
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Reviews
Star Rating is 4.6 / 5
Based on 25 Verified Reviews
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Fresh foam X 860 v 14 - black/PHANTOM
I have purchased new balance quite a lot in the past. Decided to try again. I have bone cancer induced swelling. These shoes are very comfortable! Thank you for fast prompt service.
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Solid choice for distance walking
This is my second pair of the v14 version. I really liked the v13’s and was a little disappointed in the narrower toebox of the 14’s. They're still pretty comfortable and the best of the 3 brands I tried. I hope the v15 will fit more like the 13’s.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great support!
This is my third pair of this exact shoe. Excellent support for both my feet and ankles!
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Comfortable we shall see
I’m going to test the recommendation of getting the wide width. Seems too wide, going to try a heavier sock. Otherwise, well made!
Star Rating is 5 / 5
hard to fit feet
These shoes replaced my 3 year old NB of the same model. Excellent fit, good cushion. The Fleet Feet team in Bakery Square, Pittsburgh were very knowledgable.
Star Rating is 4 / 5
Running shoe
Love the shoe and was fitted well in the McKinney store. All of my questions were discussed and answered. I just needed a different color. This is the best store, much better than the lying lady at the Frisco store (ie. they don’t make stability shoes anymore). Get more stock at this location.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
New Balance
I purchased these shoes for my daughter. She absolutely loves them! Comfortable and corrects her feet from falling inward.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
NB x960 v14 fresh foam
What a great fitting shoe. Comfortable fir
Star Rating is 5 / 5
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I highly recommend New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14 to anyone looking for stability running shoes. These shoes give you best of both worlds comfort and stability during runs/walks. Love that they come in a standard and wide fit. Highly recommend these to anyone looking for a new reliable stability running shoe! I would say they do run a half size small I’m usually a size 5 for these I had to go up to a 5.5 for a good fit. Definitely when you’re getting these make sure to go up by a half size so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of returning the small ones and recording the correct size!