New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5

Hes Kicks finds the Fresh Foam X midsole of the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 is incredibly big, incredibly bouncy, and beefy — a beefy max cushion shoe.

Hes Kicks states the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 is one of the most softest rides in his countdown.

The Run Testers observes that the New Balance More V5 is a max-stack shoe with a very soft midsole foam.

The Run Testers contrasts the Mizuno Wave Sky 9 with the New Balance More V5 (and More V6), describing the More V5 as having a softer midsole than the Wave Sky 9.

The Run Testers finds that the biggest difference in the More v5 is a slightly softer midsole.

The Run Testers finds that although the More v5 uses the same foam as the 1080 v13, it does not feel as soft as the 1080 v13; it feels like a little extra softness compared to the More v4.

Hes Kicks states he keeps going back to the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 and recommends it to people who want a max cushion experience that does not cost $200.

Hes Kicks notes the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 uses Fresh Foam X, not FuelCell, so it lacks a little bit of responsiveness, and explains that is by design.

The Run Testers (Tom) finds the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v5 to be really really comfortable.

Hes Kicks states New Balance offers wide versions of the Fresh Foam X More V5.

Hes Kicks went true to size in the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 and did not get the wide version.

The Run Testers notes that the New Balance More v5 comes in three width sizes.

The Run Testers (UK size 8 / US 8.5) finds the More v5 to be a very comfortable fit with plenty of space around the side of the foot and before the big toe.

The Run Testers observes that the New Balance More v5 has a noticeably wide base for stability.

The Run Testers finds the New Balance More v5 to be a well-balanced shoe for stability and cushioning, noting that the shoe is slightly wider than the v4 and very stable despite the soft midsole.

The Run Testers finds that the biggest difference in the More v5 is a slightly softer midsole.

The Run Testers finds that although the More v5 uses the same foam as the 1080 v13, it does not feel as soft as the 1080 v13; it feels like a little extra softness compared to the More v4.

The Run Testers finds the More v5's midsole change from the v4 to be not massive — just a little more comfortable and a little bouncier.

Hes Kicks observes decent traction on the bottom of the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5, but thinks it could use a little more on the back area; he has not had any issues with it.

The Run Testers observes that the New Balance More v5 outsole is a complete overhaul with less rubber coverage, leaving more exposed sections of the midsole.

The Run Testers observes less rubber on the outsole in the main central areas of the More v5, but had no grip issues in rain during two runs.

Hes Kicks notes the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 costs $155, making it the cheapest option in his countdown.

Hes Kicks finds the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 has the best price-to-comfort ratio of the shoes in his list.

Hes Kicks states he keeps going back to the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 and recommends it to people who want a max cushion experience that does not cost $200.

The Run Testers observes that the New Balance More v5 has adequate padding around the tongue and ankle collar — not over-padded — making it suitable for daily runs.

The Run Testers observes that the upper modification on the More v5 is not a massive change, but the way cushioning sits around the heel and tongue is a bit more padded, improving comfort.

Hes Kicks notes the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 uses Fresh Foam X, not FuelCell, so it lacks a little bit of responsiveness, and explains that is by design.

Hes Kicks observes the New Balance Fresh Foam X More V5 is pretty bulky looking.