New Balance

Fresh Foam X More v4

Women's

I was really torn between getting these and the Hoka Bondi 8's because I have a lot of foot/joint/tendon issues. I am prone to supinate (roll my foot outward), and I've been using the Bondi's for years, but I tried these because they are SO plush. I have to admit, these have so much cushion that they made my Bondis feel like they were super stiff, but it also turns out that I personally really needed the extra stability of the bondis as I was much more inclined to supinate in these shoes, even with my (generally) good foot. So if you're looking for an incredibly comfortable, springy, soft shoe and you don't have the same supination issues/need for stability, I would definitely recommend that you try these! I would have made the switch, but I just can't risk messing up my foot/ankle again with a shoe that is less stable.

For anyone expecting the same fit as Fresh Foam V3, you may be disappointed, as I was. Cushioning is still excellent, but I feel like the toe box is "shallower", so the "Wide" isn't a comfortable fit anymore. They did something to the upper and the tongue, as well, so that there is excess pressure on the top of the foot...for me, very uncomfortable.

I love these! They have great support and I love the white with a little color. These remind me of the Hoka Bondis because they have the wider sole. But these are so soft right out of the box. I’m usually a 10 and a 10.5 in these was perfect. I’ve always been a New Balance fan but have to go half a size up. Totally happy with my purchase!

Felt smaller and narrower than previously purchased pairs of the same style from NB.