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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3

New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3. 38.6mm stack, 301g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip4/5
Cushion5/5
Protection3/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

89Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 38.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 31.5 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 27.3 mm toebox height

93Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

67Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 7.1 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

7.1 mm

Heel stack

38.6 mm

Forefoot stack

31.5 mm

Weight

301 g

Lug depth

5 mm

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability3 BR
Flexibility14.4 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return58.4 %
Shock absorption158 SA
Outsole thickness1.6 mm
Tongue padding7.3 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.3 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (70.7 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (27.3 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 38.6 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 89/100.

Does the New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 70.7 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3?

7.1 mm, with a 38.6 mm heel stack and 31.5 mm forefoot.

Is the New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3 good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail V3 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run