New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 (2024)
max-cushion long-run shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. Massive Fresh Foam X · Recovery champion · Pillowy ride.
Previous generation: a newer version, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6, is in our database.
Specs
- Weight: 295 g (men's sample)
- Heel-to-toe drop: 4 mm
- Cushioning: 10/10 (our own scale)
- Terrain: road
- Support listed for: neutral
- Wide widths: yes
- Launch price: $165 MSRP (Premium)
Spec source: New Balance website (we have no direct product link recorded, so please confirm the specs there). Shoe data last reviewed May 2026.
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Who should think twice
- Previous generation: a newer version, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6, is in our database.
- Low 4 mm drop can feel different if you are used to a higher drop; build up mileage gradually.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 best for?
It is a max-cushion long-run shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. Its listed strengths are massive fresh foam x, recovery champion, pillowy ride.
How much does the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 weigh?
It is listed at about 295 g (~10.4 oz) in a men's sample size.
What is the heel-to-toe drop of the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5?
4 mm. A low drop can feel different if you are used to a higher one, so build up mileage gradually.
Does the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 come in wide sizes?
Wide widths are listed for the Fresh Foam X More v5.
Who should think twice about the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5?
Previous generation: a newer version, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6, is in our database. Low 4 mm drop can feel different if you are used to a higher drop; build up mileage gradually.
Is there a newer version of the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5?
Yes, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 is in our database and is the better choice if you want the current generation.
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