Believe in the RunVideo · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
The shoe offers a great balance of plushness, responsiveness, and durability at a very competitive price point.
New Balance
Fresh Foam More v6
Daily trainer · Stable Neutral · 315 g · 4 mm drop · MSRP $160
BuildMax cushion
$124 at New Balance Reconsidered$16022% off today
Critic consensus
from 7 reviewsThe New Balance Fresh Foam More v6 delivers towering, plush cushioning and dependable stability built for recovery miles, easy days, and all-day walking. Its substantial weight and minimal energy return keep it strictly suited to slow paces. While the ride remains exceptionally comfortable, some find the modest updates hard to justify over discounted previous models.
Reviewers agree
Plush, high-stack cushioning absorbs impact on easy and recovery runs6/7
Wide platform and secure heel design deliver reassuring stability4/7
Heavier build and bulky profile make it unsuited for faster running5/7
Comfortable, generously padded upper fits true to size5/7
Reviewers disagree
Value as an upgrade over the previous version3 vs 3
What reviewers use it for
Easy7 of 7
Long run4 of 7
Tempo0 of 7 · no tag
Race0 of 7 · no tag
A shoe earns a tag as soon as one reviewer recommends it for that kind of run; the count shows how many agree. Mentions include synonyms, so “recovery”, “zone 2” and “conversational” all count toward Easy.
Critic reviews
7 reviews · 7 scores inferredRunning WarehouseVideo · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
The More V6 is a winner for 2025, elevating the series to a premium, over-stacked, max-cushioning product.
KofuziVideo · Mar 13, 2026INFERRED
The v6 is a runner's shoe again and a good year for the More franchise, successfully balancing maximum comfort and stability for everyday use.
EasyWatch review
The Run TestersVideo · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
The New Balance Fresh Foam X More V6 is a great shoe for its intended purpose of comfortable, easy-day running.
Meta EnduranceArticle · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
The More v6 excels at its singular purpose: providing unparalleled foam, comfort, and cushion.
Ben ParkesVideo · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
It excels at its primary job, providing maximum cushioning to absorb impact during easy and recovery runs.
EasyWatch review
Fordy RunsArticle · Mar 18, 2026INFERRED
Designed for all-day comfort and a soft cruising experience, but the title strongly suggests you might just buy the v5 instead.
EasyRead review