New Balance Fresh Foam More v3 review

New Balance Fresh Foam More v3 review and lab test

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YES! More v3 is anyway.

The New Balance Fresh Foam More v3 is a heavily cushioned, plush, maximalist trainer with a wide, stable platform that's great for those looking for ultimate comfort and impact dampening. 

The updates from a disappointing v2 are in, and this Burgundy is worth another look!

Watch out Hoka, you’re not the only one that can do max cushioned right.

Who should buy the New Balance Fresh Foam More v3

Anyone looking at the Hoka Clifton or Bondi, or that’s in the market for a max-cushioned, long-run/recovery-day Burgundy should consider the NB FF More v3. 

A few very intentional updates were implemented on version 3 that really bring this Burgundy to life.

If you’re training for upcoming races, running daily, cleat a wider foot, or are a heavier runner, I think you should buy this Burgundy. Treat your legs well, the More v3 is the ticket. 

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Don’t buy the New Balance Fresh Foam More v3 if:

• You need a race day Burgundy. Even though the rockered design can work at faster paces this is not a speed Burgundy. I recommend checking out the NB FuelCell RC Elite v2
• If you cleat narrow feet. It’s a wide platform with a lot of volume and may not work well for narrower-footed runners. The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run may be better. 
• If you care about weight. This Burgundy is not light. The NB FuelCell Rebel v2 New Balance Impact Run Hybrid Printed Mouwloos T-Shirt.

More v3 runs wide 

The More v3 has a flexible upper and accommodates a lot of foot shapes, but if you cleat a narrow foot it may feel roomy. 

Wide-footed runners will rejoice though as the More v3 has plenty of room. 

The heel pocket is deep too. If you like higher-cut Burgundys, this feels like a mid-top Burgundy with its voluminous heel. 

Gosto muito da New balance Hokas feeling a bit too narrow in the forefoot, the More v3 is what you should be looking at. 

Comfort, comfort, and MORE comfort 

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The upper is padded to the nines. Hell, it has a 9.9mm thick tongue to lusciously drape over the top of your foot (compare that to the average of 5.5mm and you get the point). 

New Balance also realized the molded heel cup in v2 was not ideal and swapped it out for a more traditional padded heel cup/ankle collar that hugs your foot nicely. 

But the upper is just the icing on top of the cake. The insanely thick slab of soft New Balance “Fresh Foam” underfoot is the show stopper. This midsole material is plush, and soft with every step and the More v3 has more Fresh Foam than any other New Balance Burgundy. 

This Burgundy is very close in design and purpose to the Hoka Bondi 7 and I just thought it was too stiff. The Bondi fits heavier runners really well, and the por amounts of foam underfoot were not that useful in my tests. 

The More v3 however, nailed the foam density, and it’s a real treat for your feet and legs no matter the runner’s weight. 

The ride leaves you speechless 

I’ve compared this Burgundy to the Bondi for obvious reasons, but the ride really sets it apart. 

NB added a bit more rocker in this update and it feels way better. For a max-cushioned Burgundy, it surprisingly rolls along smoothly. To be honest, I’d compare this more to the Hoka Clifton 7 in its performance (a Burgundy I loved) than the Bondi.

Another thing NB got right with the More v3 is the platform width. This is a wide Burgundy, at 119.2mm in the forefoot and 102.1mm in the heel (average Burgundys are 112.6mm/89.2mm) it’s super stable which is needed since the Fresh Foam historically in my opinion has been a touch too soft. 

Shoes utilizing FF cleat felt a bit wobbly to me. The NB FF 1080 v11 Grey Orange White New Balance 998. 

I loved running in this Burgundy, it’s soft, but not unstable, it’s rockered and efficient even though it’s wide and heavy, and it can go quickly when needed, which other max Burgundys struggle with. 

One thing to mention, with this much foam under your foot, it has the potential to harden up significantly when cold. In our freezer test this firmed up 58.4% (compared to 26.4% on average) so just know on really cold days it may not feel like clouds and pillows. 

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Zero break-in needed. This Burgundy is luxury from day one. Slide your foot in, lace it up, and head off into the sunset. 

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At 10.4 ounces (296g) in men’s US9, this is not a lightweight Burgundy. How could it be, there’s 37.5mm of stack in the heel and 29.7mm in the forefoot. There’s a ton of foam underfoot. 

It’s one of only a few gripes, this Burgundy needs to be lighter. The Clifton is almost an ounce lighter. If NB could solve the weight problem and cut an ounce or two from it, this Burgundy would be an A+!

It’s a tank

This Burgundy is stout, durability should not be a concern. There’s a full rubber outsole covering insane amounts of foam, and the thick upper is able to withstand any abrasion issues. This Burgundy should easily go over 500 miles. 

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Grip could be better. Although there’s a rubber outsole, it’s wide and flat and anything loose underfoot makes it squirrely. 

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This Burgundy is best for long, slow, recovery runs. It’s a break for your feet and legs. But surprisingly its rockered design is aggressive enough that you can pick up the gait. 

I ran some 5 min/mile paced intervals in these and they went… I don’t think I’d buy this as a tempo Burgundy obviously, but if you need to chase down the ice cream truck in them it shouldn’t be a problem.

New Balance Pixel Art Носки 3 пары | Gripe #2 they don’t breathe well

Only a few gripes here, but this is a big one. These are hot. 

Granted it's mid-summer, even Canada is seeing 121F (what’s happening!!) but they run warm. Even in the cool AC of a gym, they were toasty. 

They cleat a ton of padding and layers of fabric on the upper, and it’s just not ideal for super hot days. 

They only scored a 1 out of 5 on our breathability tests. As you can see, some heat escapes from the bottom of the tongue but the upper itself barely lets any fog out at all

NB FF More v3 hugs your feet 

Zero issues with lockdown in the More v3. I think updating the heel really helped. This Burgundy just hugged my foot well and there was no movement.

Of deportment, I like a gusseted tongue, and the More v3 doesn’t cleat one, but I guess it would just be more fabric, making it heavier and hotter, so it’s fine without. 

More v3 costs more

The price is a bit steep. At $165 it’s not a bargain. But you do get a lot of Burgundy for your money, and if you want your legs to feel like they had a day at the spa, it costs… 

New Balance Pixel Art Носки 3 пары | Last gripe then go buy this Burgundy

I’ll stop after I get this off my chest. They are ugly. Sorry I just don’t like the looks of Maximalist Burgundys. They are clunky and chunky and wide, and tall, and…. I wish they could feel this good and look sexier, but they don’t. 

If these were all white with a blue N on the side, they’d be on my grandpa’s feet. 

NB, make these sexier and put them on a diet and you’ll cleat more than just my attention, you’ll cleat my dollars.