New Balance 2020 Run Trainer Comparison Review Video: FuelCell TC, Fresh Foam 1080v10, 880v10, and More v2

Article by Sam Winebaum
In the video below the highlights and stats I compare New Balance's strong and varied line up of 2020 daily trainers.

FuelCell TC ($200) (multi tester review)

Weight: men's 9.15 oz / 259 g(US9)   women's 7.8 oz / 221 g(US8)
Stack/Drop 30mm heel / 20 mm forefoot, 10mm

• bounciest given Fuel Cell foam. Fresh Foam in the others. 
• only one carbon plated, rockered, very dynamic in ride. 
• uptempo daily trainer, 
• most fun and priciest

Fresh Foam 1080 v10 ($150) (multi tester review)

Weight: men 9.5 oz / 269g (US9)
Stack/Drop: 30mm heel / 22 mm forefoot, 8mm

• Engineered knit upper with some stretch. Fresh Foam midsole. Mildly rockered feel (with no plate). 
• The more responsive daily trainer great for all paces except potentially slower recovery,

Fresh Foam X 880v10 ($130) (initial review)

Weight:  men's 10.25 oz /290 g (US9)
Stack/Drop: 10mm drop

• all new Fresh Foam X midsole, Hypoknit upper, and outsole design
• most flexible and easiest to run, with a strength at easier paces over the others. 
• most traditional: in ride and for its very secure fit, yet with totally up to date materials.
• Best value. 
• Run Speciality Stores and New Balance only

Fresh Foam X More v2 ($160) multi tester review

Weight:men's 9.25 oz / 262 g (US9)
Stack/Drop 30mm heel / 26mm, 4mm

• Simple engineered mesh upper, 5mm Ground Contact midsole foam as outsole
• Lowest drop, Most cushioned and stable, lightest and stiffest with a flatter responsive responsive feel.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR DETAILED COMPARISONS OF ALL (10:10)

Read reviewers' full run bios here. 

The product reviewed was provided at no cost. The opinions herein are the authors'.

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