New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5

Yeah’s verdict

The New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 is a comfortable, well-priced max-cushion trainer that excels for easy and recovery runs. However, its midsole is softer than the previous version but not the softest in its class, and one reviewer worries the change may reduce the shoe's appeal. It's a strong consider for runners who want plush miles on a budget, but those seeking the plushest possible feel—or fans of the prior model—should try it first.

What reviewers said

• +Multiple testers praise the shoe's exceptional comfort and soft cushioning, with one calling it a "must for max cushion" and another naming it a favorite easy-day shoe after just one run.
• +The $155 retail price is highlighted as a competitive advantage within the max-cushion category, offering strong bang for buck.
• +The midsole is noted to be softer than its predecessor, which many reviewers appreciate.
• !One tester notes that the midsole is not as soft as some other max-stack shoes like the More v6 or older More v5, suggesting the cushioning may not satisfy those seeking the absolute softest feel.
• !Another reviewer expresses concern that the softer midsole in this version "might lose some of the magic" that made earlier iterations appealing, indicating that the change is not universally welcome.

The cited creator reviews, watchable — press play to jump to the moment each one informed the verdict.

The Run Testers88K views121K subscriberspositive

“for the easy day I would go for definitely the M5 if you like cushioning that shoe is really really comfortable um it's it's probably my favorite easy day shoe after one run”

cited at 18:47

Ben Parkes55K views358K subscriberspositive

“So, John, what shoes are you wearing today? Uh, New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5. Oh, all the words in there. like running on pillows.”

cited at 7:58