New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X More V4 Running Shoe

4.4 out of 5 stars 2,118 ratings
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Nb Navy/Cosmic Pineapple/Heritage Blue

Size Chart
US RUNNING SNEAKERS
Brand SizeUK SizeEU SizeHeel to toe (in)
5.55368.7
65.5379.4
6.5637.59.7
76.5389.8
7.5738.510
87.539.510.2
8.584010.4
98.540.510.6
9.5941.510.8
109.54211
10.51042.511.2
1110.54311.4
11.5114411.6
1211.544.511.8
12.5124512
1312.545.512.2
1413.546.512.6
1514.54713
1615.547.513.4
US RUNNING SNEAKERS - WIDE
Brand SizeUK SizeEU SizeHeel to toe (in)
5.5 Wide5368.7
6 Wide5.5379.4
6.5 Wide637.59.7
7 Wide6.5389.8
7.5 Wide738.510
8 Wide7.539.510.2
8.5 Wide84010.4
9 Wide8.540.510.6
9.5 Wide941.510.8
10 Wide9.54211
10.5 Wide1042.511.2
11 Wide10.54311.4
11.5 Wide114411.6
12 Wide11.544.511.8
12.5 Wide124512
13 Wide12.545.512.2
14 Wide13.546.512.6
15 Wide14.54713
16 Wide15.547.513.4
US RUNNING SNEAKERS - X-WIDE
Brand SizeUK SizeEU SizeHeel to toe (in)
5.5 X-Wide5368.7
6 X-Wide5.5379.4
6.5 X-Wide637.59.7
7 X-Wide6.5389.8
7.5 X-Wide738.510
8 X-Wide7.539.510.2
8.5 X-Wide84010.4
9 X-Wide8.540.510.6
9.5 X-Wide941.510.8
10 X-Wide9.54211
10.5 X-Wide1042.511.2
11 X-Wide10.54311.4
11.5 X-Wide114411.6
12 X-Wide11.544.511.8
12.5 X-Wide124512
13 X-Wide12.545.512.2
14 X-Wide13.546.512.6
15 X-Wide14.54713
16 X-Wide15.547.513.4

Product details

  • Origin
    Imported
  • Sole material
    Rubber
  • Outer material
    Synthetic
  • Closure type
    Lace-Up

About this item

  • Fresh Foam X midsole foam with approximately 3 percent bio based content delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort. Bio based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce our carbon footprint.
  • Engineered mesh upper with zonal support and breathability
  • Data informed outsole placement
  • Screen printed 3D N logo
  • 34 mm heel stack of midsole plus outsole due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes. All references to 34 mm stack are approximate
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 11.1 x 13.5 inches; 1.52 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MMORCH4
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2023
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BT2639JL
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,118 ratings

Product Description

Max cushioning was once considered a curiosity, limited to specialized fields like ultramarathoning. Now, with its benefits recognized across a wider population of runners, max cushioning is here to stay. With the Fresh Foam More, New Balance applies their signature performance technology to an ultra-cushioned silhouette. The latest in the series, the Fresh Foam X More v4 combines the most Fresh Foam X put into a midsole to date with the smoother foot strike transitions of the largest rocker in the Fresh Foam range, a wider platform for balance between cushioning and support, and lightweight breathable upper construction. The Fresh Foam X More v4 is a total comfort experience.

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Customers find these running shoes comfortable, with one describing them as walking on a "comfortably firm cloud," and appreciate their premium materials and top-notch heel cushioning. The shoes are suitable for long runs and offer good value for money. Customers disagree on the fit, with some finding them a bit too big, and the sturdiness receives mixed feedback, with some reporting durability issues. Customers disagree on the weight, with some finding them very light while others describe them as clunky.

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336 customers mention "Comfort"280 positive56 negative

Customers find these running shoes comfortable, praising their soft cushioning and lack of foot pain, with one customer comparing the experience to walking on a firm cloud.

"Very comfortable, fit to size. I stand all day in these without issue. I’d buy again" Read more

"...They’re stylish, comfortable, athletic, and have a great design. They’re wide and roomy, making them a home run from New Balance.." Read more

"...Verdict: Would I buy them again? Yeah, they’re super comfortable. Would I if Hoka Bondi happened to be the same price?..." Read more

"...Need to get used to height and cushioning when standing still. If you walk a lot, you can tell the difference with these shoes...." Read more

182 customers mention "Shoe quality"164 positive18 negative

Customers find these running shoes to be excellent, particularly praising their all-around cushioning and suitability for normal feet.

"...n't as durable as the trail runners perhaps, but oh man are they a joy to wear...." Read more

"...They’re stylish, comfortable, athletic, and have a great design. They’re wide and roomy, making them a home run from New Balance.." Read more

"...: Lighter, slightly softer foam feeling, narrower toe box, arguably better looking...." Read more

"Great shoes! Super soft and comfy but light enough for daily jogs." Read more

43 customers mention "Length"38 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the length of these running shoes, finding them suitable for long runs, with one customer noting they are great for big miles and another mentioning they are ideal for extended periods of activity.

"Very comfortable, fit to size. I stand all day in these without issue. I’d buy again" Read more

"...Style is eye catching and easy to lace up. Good for distance and last for lots of miles." Read more

"...They really just move me along well on those long dog walks. I tried many shoes but I kept coming back to these." Read more

"...A great addition to my shoe rotation for training, work, and daily use...." Read more

42 customers mention "Cushioning"42 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cushioning of these running shoes, particularly noting the excellent heel support and shock absorption.

"The soles are very thick and soft. Need to get used to height and cushioning when standing still...." Read more

"...These are really nice though. They are really nice on harder surfaces like blacktop or concrete, as you can't even really feel the surface beneath..." Read more

"...Balance Men's Fresh Foam X comes out of the box in all of its super-padded glory...." Read more

"...Still, the padding is quite good at shock absorption and I get a lot of compliments on the looks. I like these, but don't love them." Read more

32 customers mention "Value for money"24 positive8 negative

Customers find these running shoes offer good value for money.

"...Definitely worth the investment without a doubt, and they aren't anywhere as expensive as hokas...." Read more

"...I am always looking for a high comfort shoe had a good price and these are perfect." Read more

"...A little expensive for the quality they are." Read more

"...Bond is great, just want different. These are 70 dollars cheaper and more comfortable. Had 2 months and so good so far...." Read more

108 customers mention "Fit"72 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with how these running shoes fit, with some finding them true to size and comfortable, while others report that the uppers are too tight.

"Very comfortable, fit to size. I stand all day in these without issue. I’d buy again" Read more

"...They’re stylish, comfortable, athletic, and have a great design. They’re wide and roomy, making them a home run from New Balance.." Read more

"...NB Cons: greater supination (outward roll), narrower toe box (this one is in the eye of the wearer), the heel doesn’t lock-in as much, these shoes..." Read more

"Narrow toe box, more than other narrow boxes. Super comfortable and cushioned. Style is eye catching and easy to lace up...." Read more

69 customers mention "Sturdiness"37 positive32 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the shoes' sturdiness: while some find them sturdy with premium materials and good stability, others report that the bottom sole is falling apart and they aren't durable enough for their liking.

"...It does provide a lot of stability, and I think older folks who need stable, yet soft feel would benefit from this design...." Read more

"...The soles aren't as durable as the trail runners perhaps, but oh man are they a joy to wear...." Read more

"...Very roomy, with nice, roomy toebox for my 2E feet. Very stable with wide platform. I would advise ordering true to size...." Read more

"...Excellent cushioning but the foam doesn’t seem to break down at about a year and 2 months of wearing them...." Read more

31 customers mention "Weight"17 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of these running shoes, with some finding them very light while others describe them as bulky and clunky.

"...NB Pros: Lighter, slightly softer foam feeling, narrower toe box, arguably better looking...." Read more

"...However, they are a little heavy, and take some getting used to. I do slightly prefer my Hoka Bondi 8's over these...." Read more

"Great shoes! Super soft and comfy but light enough for daily jogs." Read more

"...2. Minor con- the shape of the shoe is very bulky. The front end feels boxy...." Read more

It's All True, Positive and Negative
3 out of 5 stars
It's All True, Positive and Negative
I've never seen a product more accurately represented by both the one-star and five-star reviews on Amazon. But here it is. The New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X comes out of the box in all of its super-padded glory. Now having worn it nearly every day for two months, I can safely say the good and bad are both true. Suffering plantar fasciitis since January, I tried a number of shoes to help alleviate the pain: Adidas, Under Armour, and two different pairs of ASICS. The pain was excruciating at times. With these shoes, and some athletic tape at times, I have been able to get walking again on a daily basis. The New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X shoes are almost comically padded when you first put them on. They feel like you've wrapped your feet in several layers of bubble wrap. Personally, I wasn't sure I could even walk in them. But you get used to them, and the foam wears in a little bit, so the shock goes away. Like others have mentioned, there are three sore spots for me wearing the shoes. First, the heel has a sort of padded plastic cup that gave me a blister to the point where I put athletic tape on that one spot every single time I wear the shoe. Next, my right pinky toe gets smooshed on one side, despite the shoes seeming to be too large. Lastly, the tongue is ALWAYS rolled up on the edges every single time I put on the shoe. If I work my fingers from the middle-out, I can flatten it so it isn't such an irritant. But I have never hated a shoe tongue before buying these. Overall, the positives outweigh the negatives for me. I'm walking without pain. I think you get exactly what you pay for with these New Balance. UPDATE: I bought a pair of Hoka Clifton 9 shoes. They didn't produce heel blisters, and actually worked even better for my plantar fasciitis than the New Balance. I wear both, but the New Balance have been downgraded to my rainy day mudder shoes. In fact, I just bought two new pairs of Hokas on Black Friday sales, so needless to say I'm done with New Balance. They are okay, not great, and at over $100 a pair they should be better than they are.
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  • Lukas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
    Color: Summer Aqua/Black/Hot MarigoldSize: 12 WideVerified Purchase
    Very comfortable, fit to size. I stand all day in these without issue. I’d buy again
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  • Jeff Gomske
    5.0 out of 5 stars My NEW Favorite Shoe
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024
    Color: Mercury Blue/Dark Silver MetallicSize: 11.5Verified Purchase
    First off, I'm a shoe nerd. I admit it. Growing up my Dad would buy us only 𝙏𝙃𝙀 cheapest shoes he could find. They were so bad that we'd wear them out in a couple of months and I should be honest, I am not hard on my shoes, either (my older brother was a different story). Didn't make a difference. My Dad would rather buy us a pair of new shoes for $20 every couple months rather than spend $35 on ONE pair that would last at least a year (if not more). As a result, when I finally got a job and could buy my own, I had quite a collection. A habit I continue to this day.

    With that in mind, within the last year I've purchased 2 other pairs of New Balance trail running shoes which were (at that time) the most comfortable pairs of shoes I had ever purchased. Since then I bought a pair of Brooks Ghost Max which replaced those as the most comfortable pair of shoes I had ever owned.

    The Fresh Foam X have now replaced (by a slim margin) my Brooks for sheer comfort. I don't really run, but I DO an awful lot of hiking and walking. So strict comfort is pretty important to me. These shoes are simply brilliant in how comfortable they are. The previously mentioned New Balance Trail runners were, for a lack of a better term, had almost too much cushion. I know, how can a shoe have TOO much cushion? Well, those do...at least for me. For instance, I would never wear them for weight training, especially doing the dead lift. The cushion is SO pronounced that I'd be worried they could pull me off balance a little too easily. But then again, they aren't designed for weight lifting, so just keep that in mind.

    The Foam X shoes are a perfect balance between great cushion and sheer comfort. It must be hard for companies to achieve that balance without going too far but Kudo's to NB for pulling it off. The soles aren't as durable as the trail runners perhaps, but oh man are they a joy to wear. Again, since I don't run I cannot speak to how stable they'd be at doing any long/short distance running but man am I happy with mine.

    Overall 𝙏𝙃𝙀 most comfortable shoes I own (and I own a LOT). I am VERY satisfied with my purchase.
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  • Dan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Above and beyond!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
    Color: White/Black Metallic/BlackSize: 13Verified Purchase
    Let’s break it down simply: these are Hoka sneakers, but on steroids! They’re stylish, comfortable, athletic, and have a great design. They’re wide and roomy, making them a home run from New Balance..
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Matt O
    4.0 out of 5 stars The comparison you didn’t know you needed!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
    Color: Black/Coastal Blue/Ginger LemonSize: 11.5Verified Purchase
    Bought as a cheaper alternative to the Hoka Bondi 8 since they’ve moved on to an even uglier V9 for even more money -grrr! So this will be a comparative review with my opinions, but I’ve only walked about 15 miles in the New Balance FF Max so far, so longevity cannot be assessed, but initial impression is that these will last 300-500 miles based on the selective placement of rubber, and massive foam exposure.
    NB Pros: Lighter, slightly softer foam feeling, narrower toe box, arguably better looking.
    NB Cons: greater supination (outward roll), narrower toe box (this one is in the eye of the wearer), the heel doesn’t lock-in as much, these shoes feel wider through the body to me, no pull ring on the heel to assist in putting the shoes on.
    Verdict: Would I buy them again? Yeah, they’re super comfortable. Would I if Hoka Bondi happened to be the same price? No, Hoka wins here, and my quest for a cheaper, better shoe continues! Damn.
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  • Mililani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thick cushioning
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025
    Color: White/Black Metallic/BlackSize: 12Verified Purchase
    The soles are very thick and soft. Need to get used to height and cushioning when standing still. If you walk a lot, you can tell the difference with these shoes. Your feet will not hurt or hurt much less after long walks or standing. The sizing was comparable to other sports shoes purchased, except the width is a little wider.
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  • bigB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable for short runs.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
    Color: Aluminum Grey/Neon Dragonfly/Hot MarigoldSize: 10.5Verified Purchase
    Great shoes! Super soft and comfy but light enough for daily jogs.
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  • MF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super Comfortable
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    Ridiculously comfortable shoe... Helped me get walking again while dealing with Plantar Fascia!
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  • allen younger
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really Comfortable But Heavy Shoes
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
    Color: Black/PhantomSize: 11Verified Purchase
    All in all I really like these shoes. They are very comfortable. They have so much padding and are so plush you don't even really feel the ground beneath you. However, they are a little heavy, and take some getting used to. I do slightly prefer my Hoka Bondi 8's over these. My Hokas are not quite as comfortable, but still pretty comfortable, look better and are lighter on my feet. These are really nice though. They are really nice on harder surfaces like blacktop or concrete, as you can't even really feel the surface beneath your feet. Overall, I would recommend these shoes and would likely buy them over again in the future.
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  • José Luis Santiago Jiménez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Zapatillas de discapacitado. Feas pero cokodas.
    Reviewed in Spain on March 21, 2025
    Color: Nb Navy/Cosmic Pineapple/Heritage BlueSize: 10.5Verified Purchase
    Más feas que pegarle una guantada a tu padre, pero más cómodas que una tarde de domingo entera viendo series.

    Son una maravilla. Amortiguan una barbaridad. Peso 135 kilos y os aseguro que noto la diferencia entre estas y otras zapatillas de este tipo.
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  • morpheuzmx
    5.0 out of 5 stars amortiguación extrema
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 9, 2024
    Color: Black/PhantomSize: 12Verified Purchase
    wow quede asombrado con la amortiguación que da, al principio si pensé acanijo creo que es demás esta amortiguación, pero ya luego se adapta tu pie y para trotar caminar etc estan de lujo, el problema es que cuando vuelves a usar tus tenis normales o zapatos pues ahora si que te bajas de la nube para regresar a la realidad jajajja recomendados si lo tuyo es esto ya sea por problemas en tus rodillas o tobillos lo que sea, y aparte de su género son de los que mejor diseño tienen la neta, esa suela se ve fregonsisima
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  • Luis Fernando Ramirez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tenis muy cómodos y resistentes, en relación precio calidad son un excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 27, 2024
    Color: Black/PhantomSize: 9Verified Purchase
    Este producto ya lo había adquirido en el pasado, lo utilice en su mayoría para hacer rutinas de caminata y unas corridas controlada.
    Soportan un peso de 95 kg y no hay deformación en la suela.
    Los volvería a adquirir nuevamente
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  • Mr R F Gammons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Shoe
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2024
    Color: Nb Navy/Cosmic Pineapple/Heritage BlueSize: 10Verified Purchase
    Excellent trainer, so comfortable
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  • Adam
    1.0 out of 5 stars Way too soft, and unbalanced
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2024
    Color: Aluminum Grey/Neon Dragonfly/Hot MarigoldSize: 12Verified Purchase
    Unfortunately, I found these shoes to be quite limited in their use. They are specifically designed for running, but even in this context, they have significant drawbacks. The shoes feature a rockered sole, which can be hazardous on uneven surfaces or stairs. This design makes them less versatile and potentially dangerous in certain environments.

    When it comes to cushioning, these shoes offer an exceptionally soft and cloud-like feel. While this may sound appealing, it requires your body to adapt to the new sensation, which can be challenging if you switch between these and standard running shoes. The extreme cushioning makes it difficult to maintain consistency in your running form.

    I would not recommend these shoes for treadmill use either, as they seem best suited for running tracks. Overall, while they have their merits for specific running conditions, their limitations and safety concerns make them a less than ideal choice for many runners.
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