Fresh Foam X 860v13

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Fresh Foam X 860v13

Model timeline

Running shoes with cushioned midsole

New Balance logoby New Balancebrand #3 in Running Shoes
Street price$80–$120as of Jun 19?
Price tier

Budget · bottom third of running shoes

Should you buy it??

OverturnedDividedHolds up

Not enough evidence yet

One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.

Quick take

In short: what each side says

Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓

Buyers4.3644 ratings

Owners praise the shoe's comfort, light weight, and width variety, but durability and build quality issues—ripped seams, broken heel cups, glue defects—significantly undermine satisfaction and value.

Behind this verdict644 owners~3 hrs of research 2 min to read

Quick read · who it’s for

Buy ifYou need a proven shoe you can trust to perform consistently.Reliability-Seeker
Skip ifYou demand objectively top-tier performance in every dimension.Quality Perfectionist

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The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

The 860v13 ranks fourth for knee pain relief and delivers genuine comfort and light weight at $80–$120, but widespread durability complaints about seams, heel cups, and glue defects undercut its appeal for long-term wear despite strong initial buyer satisfaction ratings.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

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Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

Act two · ★ new

What the people say.

The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.

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Video reviews?

What reviewers actually say.

Is the new midsole actually good? | New Balance 860 v13 Review | Stability Shoe | Fresh Foam X

Ryan's Running Reviews

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v13 Review: Another New Balance stability shoe great?

The Run Testers

New Balance 860 V13 Review | Release Date Fall of 2022 | Mid Cushion Stability Shoe

Run Moore

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v13 REVIEW - Best stability shoe?

FORDY RUNS

New Balance 860v13 Shoe Review: Firm Cushion with a Soft Landing

Road Runner Sports

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What buyers say?

What Google knows about it.

Buyer reviews · Google Shopping?

Beyond the video critics, Google pools 644 buyer ratings of the Fresh Foam X 860v13 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.

4.3 / 5

644 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers

Buyers trust it
568%
413%
36%
25%
18%

What owners single out

Comfort & fit4.2
Stability & support3.1
Build quality & durability2.3
Versatility for running4.4
Width options availability4.0

Multiple buyers report structural failures (ripped seams, broken heel cups) that align with the stability concerns raised about the foam's lateral support.

In their words

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 V13 is ready for anything: long, slow distance outings, speedwork on the track, tempo runs on the trails, and more. Whatever you are up to, this sturdy shoe is up for. As training flats built for stability go, it is quite light as well.

Bruce · verified purchase · runningroom.com

The foam sole needs a firmer support layer (below the foam). The foam is so spongy that your foot can rock from side to side as you walk (not a matter of shoe fit). This could lead to injury or joint pain from improper alignment. The 2E version of the show tapers too much at the toe to be comfortable for those of us that require a wide toe-bed.

S · verified purchase · runningroom.com

as of June 19 · 644 buyer ratings?

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Find your situation?

Made for some — wrong for others.

Reliability-Seekerproven & safe

You need a proven shoe you can trust to perform consistently.

Good fit

644 buyer ratings show broad consensus; New Balance is an established brand with a mature, settled product line—low-risk choice.

Value-Maximizerprice first

You want reliable running shoes without overspending on premium branding.

Good fit

Mid-range street price with solid 4.3/5 rating covers the basics well; strong comfort and versatility justify the cost without luxury markup.

Simplifierjust works

You want running shoes that work straight out of the box.

Good fit

Cushioned midsole and comfort-focused design suggest minimal setup; no complex features or configuration needed to get started.

Premium Connoisseurbrand & status

You seek prestige and flagship design from an established maker.

Could fit

New Balance is established but this model sits in mid-tier positioning; lacks the premium design language or flagship status of higher-end lines. Consider 990v6.

Quality Perfectionistbest-in-class

You demand objectively top-tier performance in every dimension.

Not for you

Low marks for stability, support, and durability are clear compromises; solid comfort rating doesn't offset weak aspects for a perfectionist. Consider Glycerin GTS 22.

Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 15.

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The recap

Where it stands today.

  • MakerBy New Balance — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.