When it comes to running, going the extra mile isn’t just a figure of speech. Whether it’s morning exercise, intense training, or head-clearing relaxation, a daily regimen of training miles, combined with ordinary movement throughout the day, demands a lot from a running shoe. With running comfortably for longer in mind, the 880 was built to provide consistent performance for the neutral runner. The Fresh Foam X 880v12 is modernization that can be seen and felt.
When it comes to running, going the extra mile isn’t just a figure of speech. Whether it’s morning exercise, intense training, or head-clearing relaxation, a daily regimen of training miles, combined with ordinary movement throughout the day, demands a lot from a running shoe. With running comfortably for longer in mind, the 880 was built to provide consistent performance for the neutral runner. The Fresh Foam X 880v12 is modernization that can be seen and felt.
When it comes to running, going the extra mile isn’t just a figure of speech. Whether it’s morning exercise, intense training, or head-clearing relaxation, a daily regimen of training miles, combined with ordinary movement throughout the day, demands a lot from a running shoe. With running comfortably for longer in mind, the 880 was built to provide consistent performance for the neutral runner. The Fresh Foam X 880v12 is modernization that can be seen and felt.
When it comes to running, going the extra mile isn’t just a figure of speech. Whether it’s morning exercise, intense training, or head-clearing relaxation, a daily regimen of training miles, combined with ordinary movement throughout the day, demands a lot from a running shoe. With running comfortably for longer in mind, the 880 was built to provide consistent performance for the neutral runner. The Fresh Foam X 880v12 is modernization that can be seen and felt.
Last updated at 08/16/2025 01:09:11
originally posted on newbalance.com
I am a die hard fan of the NB 890, but, alas they are no more. I tried these babies and they are everything that I wanted and then some. They are lightweight and they fit really well, which can be hard when trying to find half sizes. I am a lady and I always buy mens shoes for the toebox size and shape and this shoes is a perfect fit. When I wear them, I feel like the heel is actually pushing me back up as I walk, giving this feeling of bouncy and lightness that is often hard to find in a shoe. they lace well with the top hole in just the right spot to be incredibly comfy. Plus, I got the neon green color, and they are so bright!! I get compliments all the time. These are a far cry from the all white NB shoes my dad used to wear and they are absolutely worth every ... MoreI am a die hard fan of the NB 890, but, alas they are no more. I tried these babies and they are everything that I wanted and then some. They are lightweight and they fit really well, which can be hard when trying to find half sizes. I am a lady and I always buy mens shoes for the toebox size and shape and this shoes is a perfect fit. When I wear them, I feel like the heel is actually pushing me back up as I walk, giving this feeling of bouncy and lightness that is often hard to find in a shoe. they lace well with the top hole in just the right spot to be incredibly comfy. Plus, I got the neon green color, and they are so bright!! I get compliments all the time. These are a far cry from the all white NB shoes my dad used to wear and they are absolutely worth every penny of the price.
originally posted on newbalance.com
Theae sneakers are very comfortable. I've had issues with new balance in the past but I recently got fitted and these foam runners were great at first fit. I came from a pair of HOKA so i wanted something just as comfortable or better and these foam runners are better for my feet and knees. I typically wear them to the gym and brought them in vacation recently where I was walking the entire time and my feet and knees felt fine. I have bad knees and typically after a long day of walking my feet will also bother me these are truly the first pair of sneakers that were comfortable all day and night long. They are so good that I gifted a pair for my parents because they enjoy walking daily and they also love them.I would recommend these to anyone that is in their feet ... MoreTheae sneakers are very comfortable. I've had issues with new balance in the past but I recently got fitted and these foam runners were great at first fit. I came from a pair of HOKA so i wanted something just as comfortable or better and these foam runners are better for my feet and knees. I typically wear them to the gym and brought them in vacation recently where I was walking the entire time and my feet and knees felt fine. I have bad knees and typically after a long day of walking my feet will also bother me these are truly the first pair of sneakers that were comfortable all day and night long. They are so good that I gifted a pair for my parents because they enjoy walking daily and they also love them.I would recommend these to anyone that is in their feet all day, walks or runs alot or just wants a great pair of gym shoes. They hold up really well. In this case I would say you get what you pay for. My only real complaint is that they are not even close to stylish and look way too athletic. I wish they had a pair of these high quality foam runners in a more stylish option for some casual wear. My feet and knees would be vet happy if i had some comfortable shoes like this with jeans or other casual attire.
originally posted on newbalance.com
Overall I do believe they are a good quality shoe. These shoes are lightweight and comfortable to walk in. However, I am finding they are quite different to settle into as I do quite a bit of stair running. My runs are four to five times a week and when I use these shoes the balls of my feet feel like they are burning. I have probably 60 miles on them and they still feel the same. The fir is very good and my feet don't shift within the shoes. However, I would not recommend them for the type of running I do. I am giving them four stars because of the overall fit. If I would rate them as to the comfort of the run they would be a two. I would likely not replace these shoes with a like model as they simply don't fit my needs.
I am a die hard fan of the NB 890, but, alas they are no more. I tried these babies and they are everything that I wanted and then some. They are lightweight and they fit really well, which can be hard when trying to find half sizes. I am a lady and I always buy mens shoes for the toebox size and shape and this shoes is a perfect fit. When I wear them, I feel like the heel is actually pushing me back up as I walk, giving this feeling of bouncy and lightness that is often hard to find in a shoe. they lace well with the top hole in just the right spot to be incredibly comfy. Plus, I got the neon green color, and they are so bright!! I get compliments all the time. These are a far cry from the all white NB shoes my dad used to wear and they are absolutely worth every ... MoreI am a die hard fan of the NB 890, but, alas they are no more. I tried these babies and they are everything that I wanted and then some. They are lightweight and they fit really well, which can be hard when trying to find half sizes. I am a lady and I always buy mens shoes for the toebox size and shape and this shoes is a perfect fit. When I wear them, I feel like the heel is actually pushing me back up as I walk, giving this feeling of bouncy and lightness that is often hard to find in a shoe. they lace well with the top hole in just the right spot to be incredibly comfy. Plus, I got the neon green color, and they are so bright!! I get compliments all the time. These are a far cry from the all white NB shoes my dad used to wear and they are absolutely worth every penny of the price.
Theae sneakers are very comfortable. I've had issues with new balance in the past but I recently got fitted and these foam runners were great at first fit. I came from a pair of HOKA so i wanted something just as comfortable or better and these foam runners are better for my feet and knees. I typically wear them to the gym and brought them in vacation recently where I was walking the entire time and my feet and knees felt fine. I have bad knees and typically after a long day of walking my feet will also bother me these are truly the first pair of sneakers that were comfortable all day and night long. They are so good that I gifted a pair for my parents because they enjoy walking daily and they also love them.I would recommend these to anyone that is in their feet ... MoreTheae sneakers are very comfortable. I've had issues with new balance in the past but I recently got fitted and these foam runners were great at first fit. I came from a pair of HOKA so i wanted something just as comfortable or better and these foam runners are better for my feet and knees. I typically wear them to the gym and brought them in vacation recently where I was walking the entire time and my feet and knees felt fine. I have bad knees and typically after a long day of walking my feet will also bother me these are truly the first pair of sneakers that were comfortable all day and night long. They are so good that I gifted a pair for my parents because they enjoy walking daily and they also love them.I would recommend these to anyone that is in their feet all day, walks or runs alot or just wants a great pair of gym shoes. They hold up really well. In this case I would say you get what you pay for. My only real complaint is that they are not even close to stylish and look way too athletic. I wish they had a pair of these high quality foam runners in a more stylish option for some casual wear. My feet and knees would be vet happy if i had some comfortable shoes like this with jeans or other casual attire.
Overall I do believe they are a good quality shoe. These shoes are lightweight and comfortable to walk in. However, I am finding they are quite different to settle into as I do quite a bit of stair running. My runs are four to five times a week and when I use these shoes the balls of my feet feel like they are burning. I have probably 60 miles on them and they still feel the same. The fir is very good and my feet don't shift within the shoes. However, I would not recommend them for the type of running I do. I am giving them four stars because of the overall fit. If I would rate them as to the comfort of the run they would be a two. I would likely not replace these shoes with a like model as they simply don't fit my needs.
I purchased the Fresh Foam X 880v12. I was looking for a moderately cushioned, neutral shoe due to an old football injury, which causes a supination issue with my right ankle. The laces were much too short. I had to relace skipping two lace holes until I could purchase longer laces. Being new to "fresh foam" shoes, I found them to be rather unstable. I have purchased New Balance because they offer wide shoes. I normally wear 10.5 4E US. However, I have recently been purchasing 11 4E because the shoes have been short in the toe box. I purchased these shoes in an 11 X-Wide (widest available) and found these shoes to be tight. I have high arches and my feet look like they are bursting out of the shoes. Not happy for the price. I would not purchase these shoes again. ... MoreI purchased the Fresh Foam X 880v12. I was looking for a moderately cushioned, neutral shoe due to an old football injury, which causes a supination issue with my right ankle. The laces were much too short. I had to relace skipping two lace holes until I could purchase longer laces. Being new to "fresh foam" shoes, I found them to be rather unstable. I have purchased New Balance because they offer wide shoes. I normally wear 10.5 4E US. However, I have recently been purchasing 11 4E because the shoes have been short in the toe box. I purchased these shoes in an 11 X-Wide (widest available) and found these shoes to be tight. I have high arches and my feet look like they are bursting out of the shoes. Not happy for the price. I would not purchase these shoes again. Quite frankly, for the last couple of years, I have been having difficulty with the fit of New Balance shoes. When a majority of their shoes were made in the US, they didn't seem to have as many issues.
I have worn New Balance shoes for more than fifteen years; every two years I buy a new pair. I wear them for exercise-running and walking-and wear them afterwards. Now that I'm retired, that means wearing them every day. I've had 880s for awhile and I like them very much. Right now I'm breaking in my new pair of 880 v. 12, so I can't give them a 5 yet, but all is going well. I bought the light blue with orange trim-something new for me. The shoelaces are a little short; it seems to vary with each version, some longer, some shorter. But I am happy with my new pair of New Balance running shoes.
I have worn mostly New Balance as my athletic shoes now for a long time . Always an 8.5 . Have always felt I had plentiful width. My latest 880v11 and my Hiero's are 8.5 and feel great . But these feel a little snug and almost too soft . They look great and construction looks good as I would expect from New Balance. The tightness isn't terrible. Not enough to send back . But if I had bought them retail I would have at least tried on another pair. If they felt the same I would have gone to a 9 . About a 1/2 size . Hoping as they get a little more broken in that they will loosen up.
I tried on a different color in a store. The 11.5 wide size fit well. I ordered the black here in that size. They did not fit the same. While the shoes said 11.5 wide, they fit like an 11 regular. The shoes I received were also dirty, prelaced and had clearly been returned before. Oh, the shoe laces are too short as other reviewers have said. I'm a long time New Balance customer and can't find shoes in a color I like that fit. The odd colors fit fine. Something simple like black is mismatched and way too small. New Balance needs to get their act together AND please add a color or two that's more mainstream. A sizeable chunk of your customer base doesn't want wild or pastel or... colors.
I have worn this particular style of New Balance for several years and have purchased a number of pairs during that time. As a frame of reference I'm a walker (suburban streets) and also wear the shoes for daily activities. The only real differences I have seen in the 880v12 from previous 880's are the shoestrings and a more snug fit toward the toe. After wearing the shoes a few times (break in period I guess) the toe area feels just fine. The shoestrings are the reason I gave only 4 stars. As others have noted, they are shorter and seem thinner. Not a deal breaker but just not as substantial as prior versions. All in all a good shoe.
I use the shoes for exercise walking and they work very well for that. I like the feel and look. Could not tie the shoestrings with a bow--too short, and the half-bow kept coming undone. Very annoying. I had to purchase longer shoestrings, adding several dollars to cost of shoes. Cannot understand why a brand like New Balance would skimp on shoestrings. Had same problem with last pair as well, but could use matching shoestrings from an older pair of shoes from another brand.
I bought these sneakers and within 2 weeks there was a hole in the top of the canvas. These sneakers are terrible. I paid a lot of money and even with the cheaper sneakers that I used to buy I never had a whole the size of a dime form on the top of a sneaker. A true waste of money. The company was unresponsive in my trying to return the sneaker. Don't buy the sneaker and don't deal ever with this company
