Fresh Foam X Balos
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  • SEasy Pace
  • BModerate Pace
  • CRace Pace
  • SComfort

New Balance

Fresh Foam X Balos

$200.00Daily Trainer

The New Balance Balos is a max-cushioned daily trainer lauded for its exceptionally bouncy, soft, and comfortable ride, featuring a lightweight design and a breathable upper with a Fresh Foam X PEBA-blended midsole and smooth rocker geometry. It is highly versatile, excelling in easy, recovery, and long runs, though some find its extreme softness less ideal for faster tempos or experience foot discomfort on very long efforts. Key drawbacks include its premium $200 price, potential outsole durability concerns with exposed EVA, and a fit that may require sizing up due to a shallow toe box. Overall, it's a joyful and protective option for runners prioritizing comfort and bounce in their daily training.

Highlights

  • Bouncy, energetic, and responsive ride
  • Exceptional cushioning and comfort for easy, recovery, and long runs
  • Lightweight construction relative to its max-cushion profile
  • Smooth, rockered geometry that promotes natural forward transitions
  • Breathable upper with secure midfoot lockdown

Considerations

  • Shallow toe box and low-volume upper may require sizing up or won't accommodate wide feet
  • Exposed EVA outsole shows early wear and may lack long-term durability
  • Overly soft and non-propulsive feel at faster paces, lacking firm responsiveness
  • Potential for foot fatigue or discomfort on longer runs due to foam compression and rebound
  • Reduced traction on wet surfaces

Specifications

Heel Stack38.5 mm
Toe Stack32.5 mm
Drop6mm
Weight252 g
StabilityNeutral

Key features

  • Long Run

Midsole

  • Primary midsole

    Fresh Foam X (PEBA)

    EVA + PEBA · New Balance

  • Secondary layer

    FuelCell

    TPU/EVA · New Balance