New Balance Fresh Foam Ellipse v1 Women's

New Balance Fresh Foam Ellipse v1 Women's review: what runners say

Fit

True to size; spacious toe box, with some tester inconsistency regarding width at the tip. Narrow or medium feet: no issues. Wide or high-volume feet: consider sizing up half a size.

Feel

Soft but unreactive cushioning: the foam compresses without returning energy. Flat, old-school heel-to-toe transition; going faster requires extra effort from the runner.

Durability

Rubber outsole with good coverage, minimal wear at 30-50 km in testing. The soft midsole is considered the long-term weak point: lower life expectancy compared to the 880v15.

Best for

Runners prioritizing comfort for easy paces and recovery, maximum two or three runs per week. Hybrid running-to-daily-wear shoe for those not seeking foam responsiveness.

Weak points

Dated foam, poor energy return. Upper lacks breathability and is in some cases too bulky around the heel, with excess padding that can push the foot forward.

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