Saucony Echelon 10 vs New Balance 880v15
Echelon 10 or Fresh Foam X 880v15? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a stable, orthotic-friendly shoe for walking and easy runs? Get the Echelon 10.
Want a sturdy, protective daily trainer? Get the Fresh Foam X 880v15.
Get the Echelon 10 if
- You like a firmer, more stable feel
- You like a less rigid forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)
Get the Fresh Foam X 880v15 if
- You want the softer, more cushioned ride
- You want more bounce and energy back
- You want more foam underfoot (5.5mm more at the heel)
- Long runs are your thing
On the run
Echelon 10: The orthotic-friendly cruiser. Stable and firm, softened by a thick insole. Better for walking and slower running than faster miles, and orthotic friendly.
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.
The Echelon 10 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from Doctors of Running’s review (no lab test yet).
Specs side by side
| Echelon 10 | Fresh Foam X 880v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | $149.99 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 35 / 27mm | 40.5 / 34.5mm* |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 10.8 oz | 9.9 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 9.6 oz | 8.3 oz* |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Walking & all-day wear, Easy days | 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
Echelon 10. True to size with normal-to-low volume. The toebox tapers, then opens up in the forefoot. Wide and extra-wide available.
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.
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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