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Fresh Foam X More v6
Model timeline
Men's or women's running shoes
More about it ↓Premium · top third of running shoes
Quick take
In short: what each side says
AI panel · Reviewers · Buyers · The street · Brand claims — each opened up in full further down ↓
Best on AI Mode (avg #2.0), weakest on Perplexity (#13.7)
Reviewers broadly agree the More v6 is among the softest, most cushioned shoes available for easy runs and all-day wear, with meaningful stability improvements over its predecessor.
Owners love the exceptional cushioning and comfort for walking and everyday wear, but some feel the v6 rides firmer than the v4/v5, disappointing those expecting identical softness.
The Fresh Foam X More v6 is praised as a maximum-cushion daily trainer with a spacious, padded upper and wide base, ideal for easy runs and recovery, but not designed for faster-paced running.
The marketing claim about "most indulgent comfort" is partially honest—the v6 is genuinely among the softest shoes available, but it's noticeably firmer than its predecessors, which undercuts the superlative. Breathability is overstated as a standout feature; it's merely adequate and can feel warm in hot conditions. The support and all-day comfort claims hold up well against owner and expert feedback.
All sides but one land high — Holds up — with one check: some claims only partly hold up.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Running Shoes.
About
What it is.
Built on New Balance's Fresh Foam X midsole platform, the More v6 belongs to the maximalist end of the line, where the priority is stacking cushioning rather than chasing speed. The upper favors a breathable construction designed to keep feet cool over extended wear, while the midsole geometry aims to deliver support that holds up from morning through night.
It suits runners and on-feet workers who want a shoe that carries them through easy miles or long shifts without demanding attention, including those needing wide or extra-wide sizing. Anyone chasing a snappy, responsive ride tuned for pace should look elsewhere in the range, since this model is built around comfort and stability rather than energy return.
The verdict
New Balance makes the Fresh Foam X More v6 running shoe. Released in 2024, designed in the United States. The shoe uses Fresh Foam X midsole technology for cushioning and energy return. Runners with wide feet buy it for comfortable, supportive daily training. AI assistants currently rank it number one 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.
Best on AI Mode (avg #2.0), weakest on Perplexity (#13.7) Averaging across the AI panel, Fresh Foam X More v6 sits around #8.8 this snapshot.
Perplexity
#13.7
3 appearances · best #2
Grok
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Didn’t rank Fresh Foam X More v6 this snapshot.
Claude
Didn’t rank Fresh Foam X More v6 this snapshot.
Footprint?
Every intent it shows up in.
sorted by current rank · weakest: Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet (#23 of 30)
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.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
AI summary of 5 reviews · as of Jun 2026
Reviewers broadly agree the More v6 is among the softest, most cushioned shoes available for easy runs and all-day wear, with meaningful stability improvements over its predecessor.
What they praise
- Exceptional cushioning and plush ride from the large Fresh Foam X midsole, suited to recovery runs and all-day standing
- Notably improved stability over the previous version via a wider outsole platform and stiffer heel counter
- Roomier toe box with more volume than the prior version, accommodating wider feet
- Available in standard, wide, and extra-wide fits, making it accessible to a broad range of foot shapes
- Comfortable, padded upper with a secure midfoot and heel lockdown
What they knock
- Completely unsuited to faster-paced running — the high stack and soft foam make picking up the pace laborious
- Stretchy laces can cause the fit to feel loose during runs, requiring mid-run adjustments
- Breathability is only adequate; the padded upper can feel warm in hot conditions
- Ride feels slightly firmer than the previous version, which may disappoint buyers expecting identical softness
Synthesised from: Ben Parkes · Elliot Page · kofuzi · Hes Kicks · Flawless Physio | Shoe Reviews
New Balance MORE V6 (100% Honest Review) - Is this the MOST COMFORTABLE running shoe EVER?
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Voice of the street?
What the crowd says in 15 seconds.
The Fresh Foam X More v6 is praised as a maximum-cushion daily trainer with a spacious, padded upper and wide base, ideal for easy runs and recovery, but not designed for faster-paced running.
Creator voice3 short-form clips of the Fresh Foam X More v6 · since Sep ’25 · net +50 leans positiveearly read
What keeps coming up
The clips behind this
The reach test — clips vs views
The loudest gripe barely registers — “Best suited for easy and recovery runs, not faster-paced…” appears in 1 of 3 clips and carried 0% of the views. “Maximum cushioning and comfort for daily activities” reached 0%.
Shows up inEasy and recovery runs×1
Benched against
Brooks Glycerin Max · in 1 clip
More v6 is softer than Glycerin Max
PUMA MagMax 2 · in 1 clip
More v6 is softer than MagMax 2
ASICS Nimbus 28 · in 1 clip
More v6 is a bit firmer than Nimbus 28
“The New Balance More v6 is a super max stack trainer that's best suited to easy and recovery runs. It has a really wide base for support and a gentle rocker to ease you through transitions.”
@rantomalaysia · not sponsored
The crowd emphasizes the shoe's softness and comfort for easy runs, yet reviewers flagged that the ride feels slightly firmer than the previous version—a potential disconnect for buyers expecting identical softness.
as of July 19 · 3 short-form clips?
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 692 buyer ratings of the Fresh Foam X More v6 from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
692 ratings · 7 written
across 2 retailers
What owners single out
Buyers' weakest aspect—softness vs. firmness balance (4.2)—directly overlaps video reviewers' knock that the ride feels slightly firmer than the previous version.
In their words
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 are easily the most comfortable sports shoes I’ve ever worn, with incredibly soft cushioning that still feels stable and supportive during long days on my feet. Since wearing them, I’ve had no more foot or joint pain, even after workouts or extended periods of walking.”
verified purchase · newbalance.com.au
“More v6 is ultra cushioned without losing stability. The More line remains the only shoe I will wear for long distances. That being said v4 remains my favorite shoe of all time. It felt like I was floating on a cloud. Slight differences in v5 were fine but colors were limited in the 2E width I need. I miss the heel cut that eased impact. Now v6 feels less cushioned by comparison with a lower arch ”
MoreIsMore4Me · verified purchase · newbalance.com
as of June 25 · 692 buyer ratings?
Claim check?
Promise vs. proof.
We lifted New Balance’s headline product-page claims and checked each against what owners and expert reviewers actually report.
The marketing claim about "most indulgent comfort" is partially honest—the v6 is genuinely among the softest shoes available, but it's noticeably firmer than its predecessors, which undercuts the superlative. Breathability is overstated as a standout feature; it's merely adequate and can feel warm in hot conditions. The support and all-day comfort claims hold up well against owner and expert feedback.
“Fresh Foam X midsole, engineered to provide our most indulgent comfort layer yet”
Softer than most, firmer than prior versions
The v6 delivers exceptional cushioning that reviewers rank among the softest available, but rides noticeably firmer than the v4/v5, disappointing some buyers expecting identical softness.
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 are easily the most comfortable sports shoes I’ve ever worn, with incredibly soft cushioning that still feels stable and supportive during long days on my feet. Since wearing them, I’”
Ownernewbalance.com.au
Breathability“Breathable construction keeps your feet cool”Mixed
Breathability scores 4.3/5 and reviewers note the padded upper can feel warm in hot conditions, making breathability adequate rather than a standout feature.
Support“premium cushioning supports you from morning to night”Holds up
Cushioning scores 4.8/5 and stability 4.5/5, with reviewers confirming the shoe provides strong all-day support and comfort for standing and walking.
Act three · ★ new
Do they agree?
Put the machine's rank and the owners' score in one frame, settle it with a verdict, and answer the only question that matters: should you buy it?
The disagreement
Where the juries actually split.
AI Mode
#2avg rank
ranks it highest of the panel
Perplexity
#14avg rank
the most sceptical model
critics 4.0/5, owners 4.6★ and claims 1/3 sit outside the models' split.
critics 4.0/5owners 4.6★claims 1/3Per-model average ranks from this week's panel?
The bottom line
So should you buy it?
The AIs’ #2 pick in Running Shoes. Owners back it at 4.6 / 5; critics back it at 4.0 / 5 — some claims only partly hold up.
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
Who reviewers think this product is — and isn’t — for
For you if
Look elsewhere if
You need a proven, low-risk shoe from an established brand with broad buyer agreement.
New Balance tier 3/3 brand, 692 ratings showing mature consensus, settled product with clear strengths; reviewers broadly agree on its purpose and performance.
You demand top-tier execution across cushioning, fit, and stability in one shoe.
High buyer rating with deep consensus on exceptional cushioning, improved stability, and wide-fit accessibility; minor weaknesses in breathability and lace security don't undermine overall class.
You want a shoe that works straight out of the box for comfortable daily wear.
Designed for all-day comfort and easy runs with no setup required; stretchy laces and mid-run fit adjustments slightly complicate the experience but don't prevent immediate use.
You want a comfortable everyday shoe without overspending on premium branding.
Mid-range street price with strong 4.6/5 rating and broad comfort coverage; no premium markup, but lacks the budget-leader advantage of cheaper rivals like the Moab 3.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jun 29.
Frequent rivals?
What it competes against.
- Cloudrunner 2OnNew Balance leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Wave Inspire 20MizunoNew Balance leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Fresh Foam X Vongo v6New BalanceFresh Foam X More v6 leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Ride 18SauconyNew Balance leads 3–1 · 4 sharedRead
- Arahi 8HokaNew Balance leads 3–1 · 4 shared$134–$150Read
- Gel-Nimbus 27ASICSEven 2–2 · 4 sharedRead
- Vomero 18NikeEven 2–2 · 4 sharedRead
Alternatives by price · Same field?
Same field, less money.
Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
What makes the More v6 good for recovery runs and all-day wear?
Reviewers say the large Fresh Foam X midsole delivers exceptional cushioning and a plush ride suited to easy running and standing all day. The padded upper offers a secure, comfortable fit for extended wear.
Is the More v6 suitable for faster-paced running?
No. Reviewers agree the shoe is completely unsuited to speed work — the high stack and soft foam make picking up the pace difficult and laborious.
Does the More v6 come in wide sizes?
Yes. The shoe is available in standard, wide, and extra-wide fits, with a roomier toe box and more volume than the prior version, making it accessible to a broad range of foot shapes.
How does stability compare to the previous version?
Reviewers note the v6 has meaningful stability improvements via a wider outsole platform and stiffer heel counter. However, reviewers are split on whether the heel changes represent a clear upgrade or a more neutral trim.
My short More V6 experiencer/Newbalance
Reviewers note stretchy laces can cause the fit to feel loose during runs and may require mid-run adjustments. Breathability is adequate but the padded upper can feel warm in hot conditions. Some buyers expecting identical softness to the prior version report the ride feels slightly firmer.
Who is the More v6 best for?
The shoe is designed for runners and on-feet workers who prioritize maximum cushioning and all-day comfort over pace or energy return, including those who need wide or extra-wide sizing.
Source-tagged questions come verbatim from public forum threads · answers are ours
The recap
Where it stands today.
- PositionBest rank #2 across 4 intents tracked (climbed 2 this week).
- FootprintStrongest in Best Running Shoes for Knee Pain (#2). Weakest in Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet (#23).
- TraitsMost often described as “max cushion” (3 mentions).
- Closest rivalCloudrunner 2 (3–1 across 4 shared intents).
- MakerBy New Balance — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.
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