Fresh Foam More Trail v3

This is the Fresh Foam More Trail v3, and it’s one of the tallest, squishiest, and widest trail shoes I’ve ever run in. And while I totally understand that the shoe is literally called, The More. Is this gonna be too much?
0:49 disclosures
1:10 specs
4:41 what’s it like?
7:55 Best For
8:16 Pairs with
9:07 Buying Guide
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[@kalvin.]

Guarantee that there will be people complaining about how they’ll roll their ankles in these, or disregarding it’s intended use case and being upset it doesn’t fit their niche Trail preferences 🙄

[@kofuzi]

you are prescient

[@GriffRunning]

And most will never have even put them on before saying exactly what you said

[@AD04070]

I got mine before release day and have over 400 miles on mine….no rolled ankles….just cushion and good traction… my go to for Tahoe 200…I think people forget that not every trail runner is going out to run fast and need a shoe for that…. I go out for time on feet and extra cushion is much appreciated

[@CannabisTechLife]

I love how you always have comparisons in the market at the end of your reviews.

[@kofuzi]

I'm glad you find it helpful! it's a new addition to my reviews in 2023

[@ellismccoy]

@@kofuzi I only found your channel in 23 and it's why I keep coming back. Reviews often sound very similar in their wording and for me it's only when you compare it to other shoes that I might have tried can I really imagine how it they might actually feel. In this case comparing vs the Hoka.

[@monstaham]

Your videos are such high quality for the amount of subs you've got, super underrated creator

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

Not gonna lie… those shoes look good for mall-crawling as well.🔥🔥🔥

[@marcoc2706]

Haven't seen any shoe reviewers mentioning this: The pull tab on More Trail v3 also serves the purpose of keeping laces in place. Once you tie the laces, the pull tab would be separated into 2 sections. You pull the lower section loose and tuck the laces under. Then you pull the upper section so the lower section of the pull tab tightens down and holds the laces securely. Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX also has this design.

[@doublekfitness]

You make me want to do trail running because of this video 😂

[@yohankusuma5510]

Amazing review as always mike! this has a little bit of winter colorway to it, i wonder how it performs on icy / winter roads

[@swenderich]

I love the look of these 😍

[@Bodhished]

Really like the look of the More Trail v3, especially in the white. Prefer it to the more v4 design.

[@vanceneal3934]

Wow,like the look on the new balance,I think they nailed it ethically,like the style,what you had us nice,but I like green,thanks

[@JXsneakerhead]

Dope vid as always Bro! and I can't wait til my pair gets delivered, New Balance better be sharing them profits with you 💯 Greetings from FL!

[@kofuzi]

I don't take money for reviews, but I appreciate your support

[@randomhajile]

I LOVE THE LOOK OF THEM, very 1990ish, i think there was a year or two back then that had the "non-N" look

[@Metabolicholic]

This one is interesting...not my favorite for running trails, and a bit clunky on the uphills, but they're surprisingly fun (and stable) when bombing the downhills. And they come in wide sizes which actually fit my wide feet. They may become my go-to for backpacking this season.

[@kofuzi]

hope you have a lot of fun adventures in them!

[@timothywright320]

The Fresh Foam More Trail V3 actually uses 2 different density of Fresh Foam! The top layer ( green color ) is the soft Fresh Foam we all love, but the white layer is a bit firmer. New Balance said they did it so that the shoe was stable on the trails

[@kofuzi]

it wasn't clear to me whether the road version also had the comolded foam process, so I couldn't say for sure whether that was the slight firmness difference I was feeling

[@nuts77]

Thanks for the review ! I enjoyed the more trail V2, but found them to feel a bit heavy and not breathable, which kept me from using them for very long trails (15h and +). Any improvement on that ? Otherwise I find the Mafate 4 still a bit more versatile.

[@Miketheswerunner]

i'm thinking about run more trails this summer. I do not have much have many trails around me but some small easy trails that i can run. most of them are sand/mudd trails. So the question is for a noob trail runner should i go for something like more trail v3 or like safe it with Novablast 3 tr? I have the novablast 3 for my road daily training and love them. thank you for a great review again like always :)

[@CoolInOlympia]

Those look awesome!!!

[@joe-sh10151]

Love my fresh foam more v4 road shoes, so I am definitely tempted by these. The white and green is fresh.

[@kofuzi]

minty

[@chrisrose3967]

Nice and informative as always. And congrats for the matching tights :)

[@isacv2182]

Greetings enjoy your channel very much. Would be very interesting to see and hear your thoughts the NB Hierro V7. I wonder if it may turn kind of 880v12 compared to 1080v12. Cheers

[@mattpeters6224]

Is the Speedland GS:TAM on your to do list? Interested to see what you think when no expense is spared to create their version of the best trail shoe available.

[@kingelvis5502]

Its my favorite road shoe too:)

[@ericperramond3463]

Nice review, Mike! I think it's very much like NB's version of ASICS Trabuco Max2 (which I own). Great video.

[@paulmulks]

What's your opinion of the Trabuco Max 2? I've been thinking about getting them myself but have been a bit cautious because of the weight

[@ericperramond3463]

@@paulmulks I don't notice too much clunkiness at all, but definitely the TM2 would give me pause if I had weak ankles. It's a stomper, really fun, and a fun road-to-trail choice too.

[@paulmulks]

@@ericperramond3463 Thanks for the feedback buddy 👍🏻

[@MrRaychard123]

got the white beige.blanc beige color, sprayed creep protect just for extra protection from rain

[@kofuzi]

hope you enjoy!

[@tommyle628]

Thanks bro for the awesome in-depth look, would like to ask if you have problems with sliding in the shoes since the More family tend to have bigger volume compared to it's competitors.

[@kofuzi]

6:09

[@chemiebanger8957]

I have three pairs of the trail V2 but they have one problem. Stones and nuts etc can become embedded in the softer part of the sole.Digging into your feet and then creating a hole for more stuff. Have they fixed this with the V3?

[@magemiralles]

I like this look.

[@ricodelavega4511]

question you should explore in the future mr. kofuzi: Why do the vast majority of trail shoes have a lower drop, generally of 4mm or below? Does it have something to do with going uphill and downhill? thanks michael

[@kofuzi]

I'm not sure the vast majority of trail shoes have lower drop, but there do seem to be a few more than there are in the road world

[@robertgummesson5380]

Thanks for the review. Out of curiosity, what are those tights you are wearing in some of the footage? Not the black ones but the more dark purple brown ones? Been looking for something similar.

[@kofuzi]

I think I wore black NB tights and also the Bandit tights

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

These are wonderful shoes. Used to run my trails in nike Pegasus goretex trails - switched to these abd the difference us vast. These are far softer, feel lighter and they're more responsive/faster. 10/10 from me.

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

NGL they look pretty dang cool

[@OrdMandrell1]

When I look at the Fresh Foam Trail More V3, the fist shoe that comes to mind is the Brooks Caldera 6. Maybe even the Hoka Stinson 6's. I'm guessing both of those shoes'll see an upgrade this year.

[@kofuzi]

visually, I can see where you're coming from

[@RossKempOnYourMum01]

I had Brooks calderas (mainly because they were cheap). These are far, far better IMO. Very, very responsive and light despite the size. The Calderas felt very clunky and heavy.

[@Gatebreakerglitcher]

Wait what I have the triple black version and it doesn’t have that back pulltab lol

[@alexcorll90]

I tried these, and found them to be oversized and a bit too wide vs the More v3 road shoes I have. Very comfortable, but so tall I'd be concerned about rolling my ankle. I'm going to see if I can get them in 0.5 size down. I ordered them in 11.5 just lik emy More v3, but they're noticeably larger, maybe to accomodate a super thick sock. The only thing that seems weird to me is the heel collapses pretty easily. So I guess it's good for heel strikers, but it make the shoe feel less stable to me.

[@kofuzi]

If you’re looking for a road update to your More v3, I’d recommend the More v4. Or if you’re looking for a trail version of your More v3, I’d look at the More Trail v2. New Balance is really trolling us with their numbering conventions

[@jmac13131]

Recently picked up the More Trail V2 for $69 and love it even as a recovery day shoe and wearing on days I take my PE classes outside.

[@kofuzi]

nice. I didn't have a chance to review that one.

[@alexge6838]

These are some outstanding shoes. Maximum level of comfort but it misses a little on stability. I have never worn something more comfortable on trails. However, it doesn't have very good grip on harsher terrains. Salomon's Contagrip with the 5mm lugs on the Thundercross is way better. But I admit that these are just something else, 9.5/10 🤌🏼

[@Wings_nut]

Big New Balance fan, and own the More v4 for recovery runs. However, I can see myself twisting an ankle with the tall Trail v3 during my next 100K.

[@kofuzi]

it's more surefooted than it looks

[@Wings_nut]

@@kofuzi That's great to hear. I'm close to retiring my Lone Peaks. The Trail v3 might be my next consideration since I'm already used to the More v4 ride. Thanks, Mike.

[@daviswhite2027]

I have the more trail fist version but the lugs wore out, the vibram supposed to last longer? I want the More Trail V2 or V3 but they eliminated the 4w size, so I got the More V3 street version in 4w Most comfortable shoe....

[@kofuzi]

glad you found something that works!

[@houseofillreview2276]

The NB Hierro is also a great shoe and definitely less of a clunker, it feel s a bit like an Altra.

[@kofuzi]

I don't run as many trail miles as I do road miles, so it takes me a bit longer to get through trail reviews. but it's on my list. NB sent a pair along with the More Trail 3

[@Farhannn77]

Hi kofuzi, would u mind to review evadict mt cushion 2? There's not much video in English review

[@kofuzi]

Unfortunately, I do not think I will be able to get to it

[@giacomo9650]

I used my standard more v.3 for running (690 km/ 430 miles) and for walking at work (440 km/ 270 miles) so it has 1.130 km/ 700 miles in total....sometimes they feel dead so i plan to change them. Do you think this trail version will last longer? Also given my mileage is normal for a max cushion to not reach 1.500km? I'm 73 kg.

[@kofuzi]

I think the first thing to note is that I do not consider it typical for a shoe to last 1500km, and I do not evaluate them on such a criteria. With that being said, I think there are too many permutations in my mind as to what you may or may not consider acceptable conditions of wear for what you are doing in the shoe, both in terms of running (trail shoes used for mainly road running tends not to lend itself to longevity of the treads) and what you're doing at work. So ultimately, I don't know how to answer this question for you in a way that you would find helpful.

[@giacomo9650]

​@@kofuzi Actually your response helped me. Like other you confirmed that 1.500 km are unreasonable expectation, even for high stack shoe...also using them for work shortened their life more than i thought but i didn't had alternatives.

[@giacomo9650]

​@@kofuzi Speaking of trail shoes used on road. I have a pair of NB hierro with megagrip and after 500km of wich approximately 200km ran on road; and the sole have light sign of wear...on other hand the midsole is almost done

[@finalwaveee]

i have the brooks caldera 6, im assuming they are similar in performance but im looking for something more bouncier and softer, can you compare the two? cheers

[@kofuzi]

I’ve not run in the caldera 6, but I would anticipate that your assumption is incorrect

[@nobujak]

So it's not GORE-TEX. I own regular More v4 and like it a lot, but I am guessing that lack of stability eventually becomes an issue with many of those super high stack running shoes and the current trend of "more stack" will halt at some point in the very near future. I think things are going a bit extreme right now. Thanks for the review.

[@aravaluska954]

Agree👍

[@kofuzi]

this comment took quite a sharp turn from sentence #1 to the rest of the paragraph.

[@aravaluska954]

@@kofuzi So sorry 🤣🤣

[@nobujak]

@@kofuzi You're right, my bad. I modified my comment drastically then somehow left the first sentence untouched. That's how I ended up sounding like clueless. 💩

[@ismailylmaz3522]

Hello. Can I get advice from you for city tours and walking? Assuming that I can take an average of 20-30 thousand steps per day in cities for trips abroad, would you recommend this shoe? I am looking for a shoe that will make me feel less tired as much as possible and increase my desire to walk. I like the Fresh Foam X More Trail v3 or v2 looks. do you think that's what i'm looking for?

[@kofuzi]

I’d go with More v4

[@ismailylmaz3522]

@@kofuzi thank you for advice.

[@runabath]

New balance good?😮

[@leodinho1914]

Broo, the log on 7:01 lol 😅 looks like some sort of trap. Trail looks dope though

[@kofuzi]

maybe a tiger pit under there?

[@gershom86]

If I can only afford 1 shoe and want to run road and trail, would you say this is the 1 shoe to do it all?

[@AlwaysTrain]

Review the Ultraboost Light(solar red) it’s becoming really popular

[@kofuzi]

I do not have plans to review Ultraboost Light

[@Hurts4MVP1]

Horrible shoe for running, lol.

[@giacomo9650]

Like the new hair!😀

[@kofuzi]

I'm having a hard time with it. thank you for the compliment

[@giacomo9650]

@@kofuzi 😉

[@paoloeustaquio2248]

Would like to see this versus the Asics Trabuco Max 2. Lately the new balance More road or trail colorways available in our local stores are too white and hard to manage. Easily gets filthy and hard to clean. 😅😅😅 Same issue with the NB SC trainers too... Only neon green or white is available in our local stores.

[@tabe5686]

Truly one of my favorite KZbinrs out there! I love the mashups with Believe in the Run. Just wondering why you're putting the BLM on all of Strava? I'm not a raging conservative by any means. But, Ko, haven't you seen the values that BLM was based off? Destroying the nuclear family, and the founders, how corrupt they are (10 Million gone)? And then the violence they have incurred on poor neighborhoods? BLM seems to be desiring divide, and not growth for the black community. Again, I'm not a raging conservative, or mad at Ko. Just wanted to make sure you knew what you were representing on Strava. Now to Black Lives Matter? ABOSLUTELY. Just the organization as a whole is super corrupt. Two Cents spent!

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

I’d probably compare them more to the Nike Zegama.

[@kofuzi]

I haven't had a chance to try those yet

[@eagleeatsmonkey3621]

what is the sizing?

[@kofuzi]

it fits true to size, if that's what you're asking

[@uhuhuhuhuhuh91]

My brother in christ, Kofuzi, you really took these beauties on a muddy squishy dirty wet roads? Mad man! JK

[@kofuzi]

Could have been worse

[@baldino9165]

Is it washable?

[@kofuzi]

I don’t ever wash my shoes

[@jolynsalgado3565]

I've seen one of your vids peg35 dry washing 😂​@@kofuzi

[@YosefElgart]

men this lugs bigger then in hierro v7

[@T4ToWeRz]

1

[@richardleesl]

Just don't understand why most trail shoe manufacturers like to use white as their colourway. Just silly cos you'll get lots of dirt on it.

[@kofuzi]

I don't understand why trail runners care about whether their shoes look dirty. for a trail shoe, dirt is the best patina, imo.

[@richardleesl]

@@kofuzi well at least I do. Cos I would also like to use it on a casual basis. Yes I do agree patina is a nice colourway to have. Black too.

[@decryan4175]

Yo

[@fanyjulian2267]

new haircut

[@zzmkdw]

I hate this shoe. I like the more trail v2. V3 is too soft for me. I found it unstable and too squishy. V2 rolled along nicely because of the firmer foam, but this one is clunky and hard to turn over. On the road side, i found the more v3 to be too squishy and unstable, but loved the V4. According to my feet-o-meter, the More V4 is firmer than the More Trail V3 and the V4 does not have the firmer layer of foam.

[@kofuzi]

I always recommend for people to find a reviewer (or friend) who tends to like the same shoes you do and dislikes the same ones you dislike. everybody is different, and two runners reaching completely opposite conclusions isn't a rarity

[@vanceneal3934]

Esthetically meant to say.

[@fashion_nerd]

First!

[@mlegrand]

I'm trying to think about what to say with regards to the look of these and I'm at a loss. Something like 'a look only it's mother could love'. Sorry NB. Keep in mind, I'm not a critic you should take seriously. Nike makes some ugly shoes that the kids absolutely love. I'm just a cranky old man. And yes, NB makes shoes for cranky old men as well. #bringBackTheCoosy

[@kofuzi]

I go back and forth. sometimes, I love the look. and other times, I wonder "what were they thinking?" but on foot, it just works for the kinds of trail running that I do or might attempt. (not sure that's exactly a ringing endorsement from a die hard trail runner's perspective, but it is what it is)

[@andyjones5113]

Pronounced vy-brum

[@kofuzi]

Really? I thought it be vibram, as in Vitale Bramani, the founder of the Italian company based in Albizatte, Italy. Now, I’m all for companies having alternate pronunciations in different countries (Adidas, Puma, Asics), but as far as I know, there isn’t an alternate accepted pronunciation that would make the pronunciation vy-bram like the American sports announcer Dick Vitale.

[@hum-dinger2453]

what a complete fail not offering this in a 4EE

[@carlosbermudez9471]

all good except the color

[@kofuzi]

It comes in other colors

[@josephrodriguez7513]

Los tacos parten, no son nada buenos.

[@GotDamBoi]

you had me at "widest" lol