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Fresh Foam X 880v14
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Running Shoes
Budget · bottom third of running shoes
Should you buy it??
Check closely
based on 3 of 5 signals
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI · critics · buyers · brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
perplexity ranks this product at #23.0 on average
Owners praise the v14's lightweight design and responsiveness for training, but durability issues with heel deterioration and fit inconsistencies divide satisfaction, especially among long-distance ru
The juries are split — worth a closer look before you commit.
Main competitors
Top rivals in Running Shoes.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
New Balance made the Fresh Foam X 880v14 running shoe. Released in 2024, designed in the United States. The shoe uses Fresh Foam X midsole technology for cushioning. Runners with wide feet buy it. It solves the problem of finding comfortable shoes that fit. AI assistants rank it second for best running shoes for wide feet.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Model by model?
How each AI sees it.
perplexity ranks this product at #23.0 on average Averaging across the AI panel, Fresh Foam X 880v14 sits around #23.0 this snapshot.
Gemini
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GPT
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Claude
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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.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 1,005 buyer ratings of the Fresh Foam X 880v14 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
1,005 ratings · 7 written
across 3 retailers
What owners single out
The heel durability complaints from buyers (review 3) align with the video reviewers' concerns about the shoe's longevity compared to previous 880 generations.
In their words
“Very happy with my purchase. It's my 3rd pair but my 1st v14. Light weight, comfortable and stylish. My 4th pair is on the way. They last as long as possible. I work at a big box store and average about 10-17 miles walking in my 8 hour shift. More than pleased that they last 7-8 months. Do your feet a favor and buy a pair. Our feet are our foundation.”
Anthony V. · verified purchase · newbalance.com
“Have been buying new balance 880s for 6 years. It is Athletes Foot who first recommended 880s to me. I have completed all distances in 880s such as half marathon, marathon and ultramarthon in 880s and never had an issue. I probably average about 500-1000km per pair. I am a high km runner and have loved other version of these shoes owning multiple pairs at a time. This version of 880s is garbage th”
Nick · verified purchase · ewavedemo.com
as of June 16 · 1005 buyer ratings?
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- 574 Wide
by New Balance
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- GEL-Cumulus 28
by ASICS
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- Hurricane 25
by Saucony
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- Wave Horizon 7 Wide
by Mizuno
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- Ultrafly 5 Wide
by Topo Athletic
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- Pegasus 42 (wide)
by Nike
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
- Structure 26
by Nike
Fresh Foam X 880v14 leads 1–0
Across 1 shared question
Alternatives by price · Same field?
Same money, different answer.
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #23 across 1 intent tracked (slipped 8 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Running Shoes for Wide Feet (#23).
- TraitsMost often described as “balanced cushioning”.
- Closest rival574 Wide (1–0 across 1 shared intent).
- MakerBy New Balance — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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