New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2

If you are looking for a running shoes with good cushioning, great running comfort, for running at easy paces up to medium distance, and above all you don't want to spend too much money, the New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2 is an excellent choice.

Inspired by the top of the range of cushioning and comfort of New Balance, the 1080v12, these NB Evoz V2 can be considered as the 1080's little sister. This model even aesthetically resembles the 1080 but at a much lower price.

What type of runner are the New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2 for?

The New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2 is intended to be a very versatile shoe for medium distance workouts at easy paces of around 5m/km or slower and for runners of any weight. This model has a 4 mm drop that may require an acceptable running technique.

New Balance is designed for runners looking for a more affordable shoe but who want very good performance, good durability, good cushioning and do not want to spend more than €120 on a shoe. Its retail price is precisely 120 euros, although you can compare prices on RUNNEA and find it cheaper.

Technical characteristics of the New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2

The New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz v2 has many similarities with respect to the first version, the New Balance Fresh Foam Evoz. The Fresh Foam midsole and outsole are the same. The midsole has a firmer feel than the evolution found in the 1080v12 (Fresh Foam X), but with great cushioning capacity and acceptable reactivity.

The shoe's drop is 4 mm, which encourages a midfoot landing rather than heel landing. This fact may require some muscular adaptation to the shoe if you do not have a good running technique or have not previously run with such low drops. The shoe has a height of about 23 mm in the front and 27 mm in the rear.

The big change in this model comes in the upper, inspired by the New Balance 1080v12. We can see the same design of the N on the side area and they even share some of the colours. The new upper is now more technical, with a double layer of more breathable fabric that greatly improves the comfort and fit of the shoe.