New Balance MORE V5 (100% Honest Review) - Is this the MOST comfortable running shoe EVER MADE?!

[@fergusdenoon1255]

Not sure the pavements around me are wide enough to handle these.

[@bigredactionsportsstuff1245]

I live in the UK and my local council wants me to obtain a commercial drivers license to wear these.

[@balltalkdeep]

😂😂

[@aidanoc19]

Ben you've just coined a new term, the comfiest of all time, aka the COAT 🧥😂

[@nathaniel23946]

I just tried the More V5 this week, and I really think it's a little too heavy for me. I would rather be running in the 1080! Thanks again for the review Ben!

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

Agreed! Thank tried it on NB retain store and it's just a tad tok heavy snd chunky looking for a it looks way worse than 1080'v13's design IMO.

[@jeffmerheb3182]

I returned the More V5, narrow forefoot and the upper crushed my toes, will wait for the 1080 v14

[@io-rj6sk]

did u try wide to see if it fit better?

[@jeffmerheb3182]

@@io-rj6sk No wide options in my country, I tried the 1/2 bigger size but it was too big

[@anolinio7693]

Ultraboost 5 is the best all around shoe...

[@hanskock656]

As a heavier runner with neutral running pattern, this model is the best ever for me. Comfy, soft and fun. The rocker shape helps a lot. I also liked More v4 and the first two versions of the Nike Invincible.

[@scholesiefirsttime]

IYO, was this more comfortable and cushioned than the Invincible Run 2? I’m looking for a half marathon shoe and I too am a heavier runner. TIA!

[@hanskock656]

Yes. Slightly nicer feeling than Invincible 2. Perfect cushioning for me.

[@scholesiefirsttime]

@@hanskock656 I may look elsewhere because of the weight. My HM is going to be 2hr plus and everything I watch suggests this shoe will be a challenge past 90 mins. Might be the one for a 10-15km.

[@Thegreat772]

V4 has been a lovely daily for me 👌 been easy on the joints etc and for races I put on a liberate nitro. I feel like a speed demon lol just wanna keep the niggles/injuries away and think these shoes are great for that.

[@garethmaccauley3507]

I loved the v3 until I got the v4. Just opened a new pair the other week and another unboxed one in the house. Got them from new balance outlet for half price so will keep me going well into next year. Hopefully v5 will be on offer then.

[@filoIII]

I've had 2 pair of the v3. Want the v4. What's the differences? I heard one say he liked the v3 over the 4. ty

[@liljoe2144]

I just got mine today and let me tell you as beginner runner they are very comfortable.. I switched from Hoka to give these a try and they did not disappoint.

[@TheWeightliftingTriathlete]

Really surprised you liked these. They seem so heavy and cumbersome that I expected you to find them really unresponsive and unenjoyable

[@MrJesseeckerlin]

I love the Nimbus and More and these types of pure recovery plodders, but I find they are too heavy and clunky for me for long runs. Anything over 10 k starts to be a diminishing return.

[@zanepritchard3600]

Hurricane 24 review thanks!

[@filoIII]

vs Triumph 21

[@Brugalete]

Excellent review Ben. How does this fresh foam hold for long runs? Does it feel flat and/or heavy after 2 hours of running?

[@TheLondonguy]

Thank you for this review, I really waited for this, I ordered this as a non runner and walk and work trainer, because of your review. Many thanks

[@monikas2941]

Very helpful once again Ben! Especially comparison to the similar shoes.

[@Smurchdog]

Thanks for the fantastic video Ben. You’re a legend!

[@benito892]

This or mizuno neo vista? Which is softer?

[@Agathonstath]

I'd be interested to see what you think of a comparison between the More V5 and the Puma MagMax, similar style shoes.

[@afcjxmes]

How would this compare to Nike Invincibles?

[@scholesiefirsttime]

+1

[@rubarb1275]

I’m looking for a new longer run shoe, and as I am a slower runner this one definitely appeals.

[@grgr6720]

V4 have been great for me. I have now 500Km on my second pair. Great that the V5 is out so I can get another pair of V4s on discount.

[@lej6550]

For me the Nimbus is too squishy. But when I replaced the insole they were better. Would be interesting to try these if I could find my size at the store.

[@iblackfeathers]

where do they draw the line? in the future they will be a foot tall, exceeding stilleto high heels in height.

[@alexgener4309]

Got a pair and the review is spot on! And I like it so much better than the 1080v13, too. I'm wondering if you'll be reviewing the Asics Noosa Tri 16. It's standing by on my checkout, just wanted to hear your opinion on it first just to be sure. Thanks!

[@ianlowe4126]

Your videos are the best Ben by far. So here’s my question.. can a running shoe be too comfortable!? Sure I agree none of us should be running in an uncomfortable shoe but if the comfort level goes too far can that become detrimental to our running form? I want a comfortable shoe but at the same time I want to feel them on my feet so I’m aware of them when I’m running that way I can concentrate on my foot strike especially on long runs when our form can decline as we get tired. I don’t really want marshmallows on my feet I’d rather have wine gums if you get my drift!? Thanks Ben

[@karlbratby4349]

Tried both the more v5 and hurricane 24 and much preferred the h24, the v5 just felt to squishy which does not always equal good for the legs and can be bad for the hips.

[@akwk2712]

Hey Ben, any chance you could compare these to the Balos?

[@tinawootton-porter3485]

How does this compare to the Puma MagMax?

[@jakutz]

Puma MagMax is very firm and hard in comparision, the V5 is very soft!

[@Bodhished]

I found the arch area a little irritating in the More v5. Definitely had some rubbing there. I have changed out the insole to the ones in my More Trail v3 and it has improved it. For casual at this stage I don't think it is as comfortable as the 1080v13 or the More v3. Also the Brooks ghost max 2 feels a lot better, though not as soft. Hopefully the arch will flatten out a bit over time. But for running it is great. Also have the Balos which I think is better all round, even for easy runs and it is much lighter.

[@filoIII]

Ghost Max 2 vs More 3, plz.

[@Bodhished]

@@filoIII ghost max 2 is firmer with more of a rocker and not quite as chunky as the More v5. Easier to run fast in ghost max 2. Upper is more comfortable in ghost max 2. Ghost max 2 is a better walking shoe and I prefer the looks for casual. I do like the more v5 feeling for running a bit more though because it's super cushioned. However if you are choosing 1 maybe the Brooks, especially if you want to wear casual as well. Just using for running maybe the more v5.

[@filoIII]

@@Bodhished ty, but u mentioned More 3. "For casual at this stage I don't think it is as comfortable as the 1080v13 or the More v3"

[@Bodhished]

@@filoIII more trail v3 is a trail running shoe. More v5 is road running. Tbh they are almost the same feeling except for the outsole obv. I don't know if you can still get More v3 Road version but I also have that. It is a pretty good shoe as well but I'd go for the Brooks over that now.

[@filoIII]

@@Bodhished Ghost Max 2 over the More v3? ty

[@Stopkillinginnocentcivilians]

Fk everything is expensive in Australia rent $1000 shoes $260 weekly wage $720

[@seweratas]

Need comparison to the Triumph 22 or Hoka Skyflow!

[@kipponi]

The sole of the shoe looks like my clubfoot or a duck's flipper.😂 Looks like a very wooshy soft running shoe.

[@LicioEduardoOliveira]

Great review. But ... More V5 or Invencible?

[@joestaples8834]

I wonder how the grip will be in the wet with the limited rubber

[@icedog225]

Was interested in these shoes, but as a US size 14 it doesn't go up to my size :(

[@forgetmyname5166]

I just brought ASICS pulse 15, nb more v4 and Novablast 4, I should stop buying, for my line up nb more v4 is for recovery 😘

[@gjlint6110]

V4 - V5 - INVINCEBLE 1 ❤

[@EugeneKee]

Can request for your kind review about this China brand "Qiaodan" Plaid 1.5 running shoes? This shoe is like a hype in Asia for runners. Thanks

[@garethmorgan7474]

can you try the hurrance 24 Ben if u can

[@HugoParedes]

I had the v4 and it wasn’t the most comfortable shoe. The shape of the shoe didn’t agree with my foot’s shape. The sole caused blisters after a couple of KMd

[@ScrappyCoCo0]

I've tried 3 different New Balance running shoes but they are just not for me. Too narrow and the cushioning is pretty hard.

[@FreakyDeakyDoDarDay]

@@ScrappyCoCo0 totally agree with you

[@floppybird]

Why shoes did you try? New balance makes some of the softest shoes out there so I’m a little confused

[@ScrappyCoCo0]

@@floppybird The 1080v11, 860v12 and Vongo v4. The 1080 I intented to use beside my Novablast (first version) and the latter two I got by advice of a running store because they supposedly offered better stability. The 1080 was too soft and too narrow and the other two felt like absolute bricks on my feet.

[@Charles-kc2vt]

@ScrappyCoCo0 Which ones did you try? 1080v13 was measured as one of the softest shoes on the market. Definitely in the 99th percentile on RunRepeat. More v4/5, Rebel v3/v4, Balos are all VERY soft shoes. In fact, if you if you like firm shoes you should stay away from the current New Balance lineup. I have a bunch of shoes from New Balance, Asics, and Brooks and by far the New Balance midsole is the softerest. In fact, my one complaint about the 1080v13 is that it's too soft. Maybe you tried older models, or the 880v14, which is significantly firmer than other shoes in the current lineup.

[@Charles-kc2vt]

@@ScrappyCoCo0Ah, well that explains it. 1080v13 is way softer now. 860v14 is also pretty soft now and Yowana has a great review on it, which I agree with. Vongo (if memory serves my correct) has always been firm. Only the v6 version now is pretty soft. Everything else in the current New Balance lineup is very soft too asides from the 880v14. If you thought their foam was too hard, you might like some of their current shoes.

[@gametuber9017]

Hi Ben, That's a lot of foam. I am looking for a mid stack shoe for easy miles and recovery beacuse my (narrow) feet (toes) get numb running in high stack cushioned shoes. I prefer a snug feel shoe with a grippy outsole due to weather conditions in autumn and winter time. What would you advise for that usecase?

[@chrismehmel5930]

Has anyone confirmed the reported 4mm drop on these? They look steeper…. I really want a pair but I need a low drop.

[@windfail]

How were they compared to the Rebel V4s?

[@liamhockey9189]

I like a cushioned shoe but these are far 2 big and clumpy!

[@Aron-t6m]

Too heavy (no energyreturn) and too hot shoe, i sent it back 🥵

[@dlabtek7house904]

COAT!😃👟👏🏻

[@carrisi]

This vs Balos?

[@PabloPerez-nd7se]

HATED the V4. Done with Fresh Foam

[@ACs946]

Shoes for day Single beds at night

[@MarSer3]

They ve made a Hoka

[@hahaheslop]

I had V4, hated it, felt like a brick. Not the shoe for me.

[@kipponi]

890 is brick too. And very unstable even walking🤔

[@jakepettit7766]

New Balances are too wide for my feet unfortunately.

[@dextersuarez9948]

Its like a mattress for your feet

[@milliondollarart]

and it looks liek one

[@kzm4275]

ooh shut up, I just got the Nimbus 26 😂😂😂😂😂

[@nealwailing3870]

Do they do them in Palestinian flag colours?

[@jalex9104]

Balos….Balos….Balos….

[@FreakyDeakyDoDarDay]

I hated this shoe, the worst I've ran in this year, retired after the first run😂

[@Dwyane1st]

What went wrong?

[@FreakyDeakyDoDarDay]

@@Dwyane1st I found them super stodgy little fuckers to run in, felt like Frankenstein! For a recovery shoe I was expecting super comfort but I felt like they suffocated my feet, hot spots galore and they seemed to run pretty short, not sure if they'd be any better in a half size up, but I just sent them back and got some novablast 4 instead, night and day difference

[@Dwyane1st]

​@@FreakyDeakyDoDarDayRight ...😂

[@thomasglaser291]

@@FreakyDeakyDoDarDayi got novablast 4 and i love them. Just thought if the more 5 would be better haha

[@TheValonquar]

No thanks less is more

[@riggest]

first

[@nicancelin3714]

They are the most ugly shoes I’ve ever seen 😭

[@TheGetawayMan]

V4 was the worst running shoe I’ve ever owned. Idk if I could be convinced the V5 is worth trying, but I’m still here for you Ben!

[@OfficialWilly]

Absolutely agree! Terrible shoe

[@kipponi]

Worst ever NB which I have is 890. I have three other NBs but this shoe doesn't know what to do when I am running😂.

[@Mosizzle600]

Same. Was torturous to get to 100mi. Not sure how all these influencers loved it

[@nikargiropoulos9433]

Yep, I did 800k in v3 but v4 was horrible and I never understood how anyone could’ve liked it

[@ashbankultra]

I actually liked the v4. I found it a nice shoe to tick off easy longer miles. It just shows how individual running is!

[@egt9093]

V3: great, V4: hurt my feet because the inner sole was less wide. V5: I want to try first.

[@Jusvidz]

i also had that sort of problem with the v4, and also the 1080v13. very annoying as i want to like these shoes

[@egt9093]

@@Jusvidz Yes, you buy them for comfort but when you have wide feet, the will hurt the lower instep.

[@Jusvidz]

@@egt9093 ah ok. ill try the wide version then

[@GoSlowToGoFastOG]

Good timing. I just unboxed my last pair of 1080 V10.

[@garethkelly6167]

Got a pair of these and banged my head on a street light😂

[@ABucc]

I have over 60 pairs of running shoes, and I can honestly say that the New Balance More V5 is the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever put on my feet.

[@anolinio7693]

Nobody cares

[@ginnstonic5668]

Can anyone recommend me some shoes for training/marathon. I did a gait analysis requiring a wide fit, neutral road shoe. The shoe recommended was a HOKA Clifton 9 Wide. Is the New Balance V5/v4 MORE, Men's ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26 or New balance, New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 more suitable. Trying to run between 12-14.5 kmh for marathon pace. Thanks

[@minusinfinity6974]

Crazy amount of foam IMO. Getting out of control. Ben hopefully you'll try the Glide Ride Max from Asics soon. Said to be softer than the Nimbus, but more comfortable and springy with the new FF Blast Max.

[@theinconsequentialrunner]

I've never used a pull-tab. Is that just me?

[@LuisRamos-qw1gj]

I found that bulldozer stiff, compared to the 1080 v13!

[@millan719]

Not completely sure that a shoe like this is better for people spending lots of time standing or walking during their day. They'd better get low-cushioned shoes and strengthen their legs so that they don't need shoes this excessive. Wearing this as a daily shoe is the best way to numb your muscles and legs and be more prone to injuries due to weak muscles.

[@westonlundquist9202]

That shoe is such a monstrosity.

[@jackdebokx4566]

I think super cushioned shoes are a curse for your feet - they might feel comfortable but they don't strengthen the muscles in your feet. I am not an advocate of barefoot running, as the running surfaces are just not suitable for that, and I see the speed benefit of carbon plates, but I stay away from super cushioned as far as I can.....

[@filoIII]

More v3/4 are already stable. WHY do they need to go bonkers wide w/ the 5???

[@pasadenaphil8804]

What puts it in my sights is that it is a 4mm heel drop.

[@frankiew1922]

Using them for a half marathon

[@jakeva9802]

Oof, that’s one heavy shoe

[@Ryan-iz9gr]

Banger

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

I guess I confused. You hated the 1080 v13 but you like this one? Isn’t it the same foam but just more of it?

[@eamon1648]

The foam has the same name but they change it slightly in most shoes, and there are other favtors in how a mid sole feels

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

@@eamon1648 I know but I find it hard to believe that the more v5 is not as soft or softer than the 1080 v13. I hate the v13 too so I don’t want to buy the more v5 if that’s the case. I don’t care about stability in the foam. I just hate soft squishy shoes in general.

[@Charles-kc2vt]

⁠@@itsahardmuttlife9263I know they foams look the same but they're not. The More V5 has a denser formulation and it's not as mushy as the 1080v13. I also did not like the foam in the 1080v13 that much (I hope they tweak it for the better in the v14). The on foot sensation of the More v5 is very different. Also the shoe is stiffer because of all that foam so you feel a very nice rocker effect.

[@Sgtgee]

These are just a Fred Flintstone on a running shoe. The previous version at least had some sleek curvature to them for the amount of cushion it came with. but these here are mesh and foam versions of cinder blocks in appearance.🧱 😂😂😂 can’t see myself even at 6’0 188cm 175/78kgs in these will feel and look like hovercrafts , except I wouldn’t be hovering😅