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New Balance · Maximum cushioning

New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5

New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 is listed under maximum cushioning. The recorded construction combines Fresh Foam X (EVA) and None. Drop: 4 mm; weight: 303 g, reference 9 US men’s.

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Construction and references

Dataset use category
Maximum cushioning
Year recorded in the dataset
2024
Weight per shoe
303 g
Reference size
9 US men’s
Heel stack
43 mm
Forefoot stack
39 mm
Heel-to-toe drop
4 mm
Midsole foam
Fresh Foam X (EVA)
Plate or structure
None

Stack describes height; drop is the difference between heel and forefoot. These dimensions are not quality scores. Weights from different sizes are not precise comparisons of equivalent samples.

What to consider

Maximum cushioning groups designs with more material or a particular underfoot focus. Height and softness are different properties and do not guarantee comfort for every runner.

Try the size with your usual socks, checking toe room and secure hold. Foam names, plates and prices cannot replace this assessment. This page does not prescribe footwear or attribute injury prevention to the model.

Independent measurements

Results published by RunRepeat. Dataset sample and protocol: men’s US 9; methodology 2.2.

Recorded test consultation: .

Heel shock absorption
156 SA
Heel energy return
53.6 %
Foam firmness
25.9 Asker C
Wet-concrete traction
0.55 CoF
Force for 30° bending
18.1 N
RunRepeat: New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 ↗

These measurements do not replace the product specifications above. They describe a laboratory sample and protocol, not Darwin tests or a guarantee of individual feel.

Sources and limitations

These details combine compiled specifications. Each source is identified; a laboratory, manufacturer and retailer provide different evidence. Darwin did not perform the tests.

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