New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 — Spec Analysis (Not Yet Tested)
Spec analysis — not yet tested
What this page is. A podiatrist’s reading of the manufacturer’s published specifications for the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6. Nothing on this page has been measured, worn or scored by us yet. There is no score and no seal here on purpose: under our standard, a number only appears once a pair has been on the bench and on the road. When this shoe is tested, this page is replaced by the full review and the change is logged.
The More is New Balance’s tallest everyday shoe — 42 mm under the heel and 38 mm under the forefoot — and the one we think of for a patient whose pain is under the ball of the foot rather than the heel. Version 6 slimmed the platform. Here is what New Balance publishes, what it does not, and what a foot and ankle surgeon reads into a 4 mm drop.
On this page
- What New Balance says the Fresh Foam X More v6 is
- New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 specifications: heel-to-toe drop, stack height and weight
- What the spec sheet suggests — and what only a test can answer
- Who the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 is probably for
- New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6: what changed from the previous version
- Questions people ask about the Fresh Foam X More v6
What New Balance says the Fresh Foam X More v6 is
New Balance describes the Fresh Foam X More v6 as delivering “our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience” — a maximum-cushion neutral shoe on a Fresh Foam X midsole with an engineered mesh upper. New Balance publishes the stack (42 mm heel, 38 mm forefoot) and a drop of “4 mm (approximate, per manufacturing variance)”, and states that the shoe “Received the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association”. Running Warehouse describes the v6 as a slimmer platform than the v5 with weight trimmed and cushioning kept. Men’s widths D, 2E and 4E; women’s B, D and 2E; list price $159.99.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 specifications: heel-to-toe drop, stack height and weight
Source column tells you where each figure comes from. “New Balance” means the brand’s own US product page. A retailer name means the brand does not publish that figure and a retailer does. “Not published” means nobody reliable does — those are the figures our bench measures first.
| Specification | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maximum cushion, neutral | New Balance |
| Weight, men's | 306 g (10.8 oz), size not stated | New Balance |
| Weight, men's | 11.0 oz / 312 g at size 9 | Running Warehouse (retailer) |
| Weight, women's | Not published | — |
| Heel stack | 42 mm | Retailer figure — New Balance publishes no stack height |
| Forefoot stack | 38 mm | Retailer figure — New Balance publishes no stack height |
| Drop | 4 mm (“approximate, per manufacturing variance”) | New Balance |
| Midsole | Fresh Foam X | New Balance |
| Outsole | Rubber with “balanced coverage” | Running Warehouse (retailer) |
| Upper | Engineered mesh with a padded tongue and collar | New Balance / Running Warehouse |
| Widths, men's | D, 2E, 4E | New Balance |
| Widths, women's | B, D, 2E | New Balance |
| Removable insole | Not published | — |
| APMA Seal of Acceptance | Yes — stated on the product page | New Balance |
| List price | $159.99 | New Balance |
Figures checked September 7, 2026. Manufacturer pages: men’s · women’s.
What the spec sheet suggests — and what only a test can answer
38 mm under the forefoot is the number to notice. Most shoes on this site have 28–33 mm under the ball of the foot; the More has 38. For metatarsalgia, a Morton’s neuroma, sesamoiditis or a healing metatarsal stress fracture, forefoot thickness is the figure that matters, and New Balance publishes it — one of the few brands that does. It is why we would put this shoe on a forefoot-pain shortlist before most others.
4 mm drop is the trade. A tall forefoot buys a low drop. Heel-pain and Achilles patients tend to prefer 8–12 mm; New Balance even hedges its own figure as “approximate, per manufacturing variance”, which is an honest admission that a 4 mm difference across 40 mm of foam is hard to hold in production. Our calipers will report the drop this pair actually has.
42 mm is a high platform, and it is neutral. There is no stability system. A patient with balance concerns, neuropathy or an unstable ankle should treat a 42 mm neutral heel with respect until the stability readings exist. New Balance’s 2E and 4E widths help here, because a wider base is the main stabiliser in a neutral shoe.
What only the test can answer: the drop under load, lateral stability at that height, toe-box dimensions in the 4E, insole removability and orthotic volume, and how 42 mm of Fresh Foam X behaves after 50 miles.
Who the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 is probably for
Read from the published specification, not from wear. Treat these as hypotheses the test will confirm or overturn.
- Forefoot pain — metatarsalgia, neuroma, sesamoiditis, metatarsal stress fracture — 38 mm under the ball of the foot.
- Neutral runners and walkers who want the most cushion New Balance makes in three widths.
- Wide feet — 2E and 4E for men, 2E for women.
- Achilles or heel pain that prefers a higher drop — 4 mm is the lowest drop on this site apart from the Altras.
- Balance, neuropathy or ankle instability — 42 mm of neutral foam is a high perch.
- You run custom orthotics — insole removability and volume are unpublished.
New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6: what changed from the previous version
New Balance publishes no changelog. Running Warehouse describes the v6 (July 2025) as a slimmer platform than the v5 — “shaves down the platform into a sleeker shape, trimming weight while keeping the generous cushioning fully intact” — with a redesigned upper carrying more foam in the tongue and collar; the Fresh Foam X compound carries over.
Where to buy
Disclosure: the links below are paid links. If you buy through them Amazon pays us a commission at no cost to you. Commissions never influence a score, a ranking or the seal, and this page carries no score because the shoe has not been tested — see our independence policy.
Amazon listings are colourway-specific; the button opens one common colourway and you can switch colour and width there. Manufacturer list price $159.99 on September 7, 2026; prices move, check the listing. Also sold directly by New Balance.
Questions people ask about the Fresh Foam X More v6
Is the New Balance More v6 good for walking?
On paper it is one of the better walking candidates on this site: 42 mm under the heel, 38 mm under the forefoot, three widths for men and three for women, and the APMA Seal of Acceptance stated on New Balance’s page. The two cautions are the 4 mm drop, which some heel-pain and Achilles patients tolerate poorly, and a tall neutral platform for anyone unsteady. We will confirm or overturn that once a pair is measured and worn.
Is the New Balance More v6 good for running?
New Balance sells it as a maximum-cushion neutral running shoe — its most cushioned Fresh Foam experience — so easy and long runs are what it is built for. At about 11 oz (Running Warehouse’s figure; New Balance does not publish weight) it is not a fast-day shoe. Runners who want more drop under the heel should look at the 880v15.
What are the differences between the New Balance More v5 and More v6?
New Balance publishes no changelog. Running Warehouse describes the v6 as a slimmer platform than the v5 that trims weight while keeping the cushioning, plus a redesigned upper with more foam in the tongue and collar; the Fresh Foam X midsole compound carries over. Those are retailer descriptions until we have both versions on the bench.
Is the New Balance More v6 a stability shoe?
No — it is neutral. There is no post, rail or guide system; its wide base and the 2E/4E widths are the only stability features. A pronating foot that wants this much cushion should look at a supported max-cushion shoe such as the HOKA Gaviota 6.
What is the drop of the New Balance More v6?
New Balance publishes 4 mm, described as approximate per manufacturing variance; the stack is 42 mm at the heel and 38 mm at the forefoot.
Is the Fresh Foam X More v6 good for metatarsalgia?
On paper it has the thickest forefoot on this site, which is the figure forefoot-pain patients need. We will not call it until it has been measured and worn.
Does the More v6 have the APMA seal?
Yes — New Balance states on the product page that it received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.
Do podiatrists recommend the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6?
This is the model to know about when the problem is the ball of the foot rather than the heel. It is the tallest shoe New Balance makes — a 38 mm forefoot stack with a 4 mm drop — which is an unusual specification: enormous cushioning under the forefoot without the heel lift most cushioned shoes carry. For metatarsalgia, a neuroma, sesamoiditis or a healing metatarsal stress fracture, that is the geometry the textbook points to. It also carries the APMA Seal of Acceptance, which reflects a documentary review by a panel, not a physical test — a distinction we set out in full on our seal comparison page. The trade-off is the same 4 mm drop: a low heel is the wrong direction for an irritable Achilles, and a very tall shoe asks more of your balance. Podiatrist Tested has not worn or measured this pair. No score, no seal, yet.
What happens next
This page currently compares attributed published specifications. No original measurements or wear-test records are documented. Any future first-hand report would require retained photographs, measurement methods and wear notes. Our scoring and award programme remains an unvalidated proposal; no score or Seal follows automatically from a test. The Orthotic Volume Rating is also a proposed notation, not a recorded measurement for this shoe. Corrections to source information can be reported through the published contact route.
Page type: spec analysis. Acquisition: not yet purchased. Last verified: September 7, 2026. Author: Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, about.
Other shoes we have looked at
Drop is the figure that decides how load splits between your heel and your forefoot, so it is the fastest way to tell these apart. Where a figure was independently measured rather than taken from the brand, it says so — and on several of these the two disagree.
HOKA Bondi 9
Max cushion, 41.3 mm heel, and 94.1 mm across the widest point of the toe box.
HOKA Clifton 10
Taller heel than the Bondi at 44.4 mm and a softer midsole, in a lighter shoe.
Brooks Ghost 17
The lowest stack of the neutral group at 36.2 mm, and the most honest spec sheet.
Where this shoe fits
Guides on this site that weigh the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 — Spec Analysis (Not Yet Tested) against the problem you are actually trying to solve:
- Best shoes for plantar fasciitis — what a shoe actually has to do for heel pain.
- Best shoes for standing all day — what changes when you stand still rather than walk.
- Best walking shoes — why a cushioned running shoe usually beats a walking-specific one.
- Best walking shoes for plantar fasciitis — the same problem at walking speed, where the rocker matters more.
- Best shoes for walking on concrete — what a floor that never gives does to a heel.
Browse every shoe on file or read how we test.
Compared head-to-head: Brooks Ghost Max 4 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6 — which numbers actually separate two max-cushion shoes.
Compare it with the rest: every New Balance review · the shoes for plantar fasciitis · the shoes for wide feet · everything for running · everything for standing all day · everything for walking · the extra-wide fittings · the wide fittings. Every list shows the published drop, stack, weight, widths and price side by side.
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