New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X Vongo V5 Running Shoe

walking shoe

walking

stiff

Fairly firm and feels a little stiff and clunky in the ride from heel to toe.

soft sole

Only real downside is that the cushioning is so soft that it "bottoms out" as if the foam isn't thick enough and you hit the harder base of the shoe under the cushioning.

size

I actually went one half down on the shoe size.

saucony

-350 grams -Softness: 1/5 -Support/Guide: 3/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 5/5 -Width: Wide Saucony Guide 16: Best overall for a person with a wider foot, who wants a medium level of cushioning and support.

Very similar fit to the Saucony Guide 16,

-Softness: 1/5 -Support/Guide: 3/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 5/5 -Width: Normal/Narrow Saucony Tempus: Very light shoe.

310 grams -Softness: 2/5 -Support/Guide: 3/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 2/5 -Width: Normal Saucony Omni 20: Similar to the Brooks Glycerin in that it's good for a person with a wide flat foot, who wants a more firm shoe with support.

new-balance

The Vongo line gets all the goodies and latest tech and I can vouch for those claims, they work great and look amazing so kudos to NB, definitely looking forward to future iterations of this line.

-343 grams -Softness: 4/5 -Support/Guide: 2/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 3/5 -Width: Wide New Balance Vongo V5: Best overall for a person with a more normal/narrow width foot who wants a little stability and soft cushioning.

comfortable

Data driven shoe
I bought the extra wide version and they fit perfectly and is one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

Great Fit
This shoes is very light and comfortable.

-350 grams -Softness: 5/5 -Support/Guide: 4/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 5/5 -Width: Wide Brooks Glycerin GTS 20: Best overall for a person with wide and flat foot, who wants a firm and nimble feeling ride and support.

-350 grams -Softness: 3/5 -Support/Guide: 5/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 4/5 -Width: Wide Mizuno Wave Inspire 19: Very good for a person with a wide and flat foot, who wants high cushioning for long runs.

-320 grams -Softness: 4/5 -Support/Guide: 3/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 5/5 -Width: Normal/Narrow Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23: Best overall for a person with a more narrow/normal width foot who wants support and a firm and nimble feeling ride for shorter and faster runs.

-350 grams -Softness: 1.5/5 -Support/Guide: 2/5 -Smoothness of heel to toe ride: 5/5 -Width: Wide

width

Gel Kayano 30: Best overall for a person with a wide and flat foot, who wants support and maximum cushion for long runs.

heel

Mizuno Men's Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoe

shoe light

No real advantage unless you just want a really light shoe.

Love this brand
Been buying Mizuno's for a few years now and they are really comfortable.

This pair is no different, comfortable and love the style.

New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X Vongo V5 Running Shoe

$ 149.95 - $ 149.95

Aug, 26, 2023

Aug, 26, 2023

Mizuno Men's Wave Inspire 19 Running Shoe

$ 139.95 - $ 139.95

Aug, 26, 2023

Aug, 26, 2023