New Balance 880v15 vs 880v14
Fresh Foam X 880v15 or Fresh Foam X 880v14? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
The Fresh Foam X 880v15 replaced the Fresh Foam X 880v14.
A much taller stack, a 6mm drop instead of 8mm, and a little more weight.
What changed
- Foam: Still Fresh Foam X, but a firmer formulation.
- Shape: A much taller, near-max stack (about 10mm more under the forefoot) and a lower drop.
- Outsole: Redesigned outsole.
- Upper: Slightly narrower toebox.
- On the run: Much stiffer up front and snugger. Cushion and bounce about the same.
- Measured: 1.2 oz heavier, 6.7mm more foam under the heel and drop down from 8mm to 4.3mm.
Still like the Fresh Foam X 880v14? It’s $50 less than the Fresh Foam X 880v15 while supplies last, with 1 color in stock.
On the run
Fresh Foam X 880v15: The sturdy, protective trainer. Dense, protective cushioning with a stiff, rockered forefoot that levers you forward. It’s dependable rather than exciting, and it softens a little with miles.
Fresh Foam X 880v14: The plush, roomy daily trainer. Plush and comfortable, a dependable daily trainer with a fairly soft, smooth ride. Not very lively, and the foam firms up in the cold.
Specs side by side
| Fresh Foam X 880v15 | Fresh Foam X 880v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $99.95 (was $140) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40.5 / 34.5mm* | 31 / 23mm* |
| Drop | 6mm* | 8mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 9.9 oz* | 8.7 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 8.3 oz* | 7.6 oz* |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Fresh Foam X 880v15. A squared-off toebox with good toe height, in the widest range we carry: narrow through extra-wide. Lace it firmly to stop heel slip.
Fresh Foam X 880v14. Runs slightly short, so if you’re between sizes, go up a half. Roomy for wider feet, with a gusseted tongue that holds the foot well. Wide available.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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