New Balance is known for their functional and stylish running shoes, providing the comfort you need and a look that works. Their goal is to help you achieve yours. We've gathered our picks for the best running shoes from New Balance. There's definitely a pair that matches your taste and needs.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V15
– Best All-Round Running Shoe
Need a running shoe with durable, fun, and soft foam? Then grab the super popular . This model features the brand new Infinion foam, offering extra bounce and better durability, so the shoe feels great for longer. With a low weight for a training shoe, you get a very comfortable running shoe that supports you daily, and you can still pick up the pace when you want.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More V6
– Most Comfortable Training Shoe
New Balance is the softest Fresh Foam shoe to date, offering, as the name suggests, more of everything. It's the New Balance shoe with the most Fresh Foam X in the midsole, so expect more bounce and softer cushioning than any other New Balance model. A perfect running shoe for those who want a soft and gentle shoe for easy runs – short or long.
New Balance FuelCell Rebel V5
– Best Tempo Running Shoe (Short Distances)
is designed for fast training sessions. From intervals and tempo runs to races, the FuelCell material in the midsole offers a perfect blend of soft, responsive, and flexible comfort. The midsole material is so comfortable that you can even use it for slower runs, though it's not its primary purpose. However, it requires good control over your running style, as the FuelCell material is more lively than any other foam we've encountered.
New Balance SuperComp Rebel
– Best Tempo Running Shoe (Longer Distances)
combines speed and style points. With a great look and a fun mix of plate and foam, it's one of the biggest launches in 2026. It's fun, versatile, fast, and ready for both intervals and long runs where you want extra speed. Thanks to the new Infinion foam, it also works well as a training shoe that emulates the fast SuperComp Elite V6, saving it for race day. For those wanting a shoe for both training and racing, this is a great option.
New Balance SuperComp Elite V6
- Best Competition Running Shoe
is New Balance's fastest competition shoe to date. Elite V6 is among the top high-performance running shoes on the market. This sixth edition is a true celebration of exciting upgrades and improvements. The upper is constructed with NB Fantomfit, light and breathable, as expected from a competition shoe. The midsole has been upgraded with new Infinion foam made from A-TPU material. Inside the midsole, the Energy Arc system is integrated, combining a carbon plate with a "rocker" geometry. If you're looking for a light and energetic competition shoe that propels you forward while providing a fantastic feel, New Balance SuperComp Elite V6 is an obvious choice.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro V9
– Best All-Round Trail Running Shoe
Into trail running? New Balance has a shoe for you. is a soft yet responsive trail shoe, with outsole lugs suitable for road, gravel, stones, and forest paths. New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro V9 focuses on comfort, no matter the terrain. The high Fresh Foam X midsole absorbs all your power and takes the hits from the ground.
New Balance Supercomp Trail
– Best Fast Trail Shoe
Want to run fast in nature? is the shoe for you. With a springy PEBA midsole and a carbon plate, you get exactly what you're looking for: speed on the trail. However, don't expect a technical marvel. For steep descents or root-filled trails, you're better off with the versatile . But if you're racing or want a shoe that offers a fun and fast feel through the woods, you're in the right place.
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