New Balance
Fresh Foam X Ellipse
Expected sale price: ₹10,000 – ₹12,000
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Overall
6.83/10
Ride
6.5/10
Delivers a very enjoyable and smooth ride at easier paces. However, the lack of structured heel support makes it suitable mainly for neutral-arch runners.
Design & Comfort
8.0/10
The most eye-catching design in the lineup, with a premium and modern look. Excellent upper comfort and overall fit. However, the lack of ankle support keeps it from the top spot.
Value
6.0/10
Extremely likeable step-in feel and ride, but the Fresh Foam X will lose some of its softness over time, limiting the overall value proposition.
My verdict
The best pick for run-club runs and short 5 to 15 km runs.
Specs
- Category
- Daily trainer
- Heel stack
- 36 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 28 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 265 g
- Foam
- Fresh Foam X
- Support
- neutral
How it was tested
Pros
- Enjoyable, smooth ride at easy paces
- Eye-catching design
- Excellent upper comfort
Cons
- No structured heel support
- Foam may lose softness over time
- Most expensive shoe in this test
⚠ Avoid if
You expect a highly durable midsole or don't like a mushy ride.
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