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    Update: New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v2
  • Terrain

    Road

    Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.

    Trail

    Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.

    Good to know

    As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.

  • Arch support

    Neutral / cushion / high arch

    Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.

    Stability / overpronation / normal arch

    Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.

    Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet

    Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.

    Good to know

    - Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
    - More about arch support in this video.
    - Find your arch type by following steps from this video.

  • Use

    Daily running

    Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.

    Competition

    Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.

    Good to know

    If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.

  • Price
    $70
  • Weight
    Men: 8.4oz
    Women: 8.4oz
  • Heel to toe drop
    Men: 8mm
    Women: 8mm

    The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.

    There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.

  • Width
    Men: Normal, X-Wide
    Women: Narrow, Normal, Wide, X-Wide
  • Release date
    Unknown
  • Special editions
    2 special editions
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Rankings

Bottom 47% overall
Best running shoes
Top 48% New Balance
Best New Balance running shoes
Top 7% most popular
Most popular road running shoes

  • New Balance’s Fresh Foam Arishi is stocked with the NB Response 2.0 performance insert. Inserts, or more commonly known as sock liners or insoles, are extra pieces of cushioning that heighten the level of cushioning, as well as the feel and fit. In the case of this shoe, the performance insert serves a similar purpose.
  • On the upper is a highly breathable mesh material which allows air to get into the shoe. It helps reduce hot spots, providing the runner with a cool and well ventilated in-shoe environment. This material was added to the shoe with no sewing involved. The no-sew application decreases the risk of irritation on the foot.

The Fresh Foam Arishi by New Balance is available in standard shoe measurements in relation to its length. Runners can procure a pair using their usual sizes for running shoes. In terms of width, on the other hand, the male version of the shoe is available in B – Medium and 4E – Extra Wide. For the female version, it is available in B – Medium and D – Wide.

The outsole is made up of a moderately durable rubber that protects the bottom of the shoe as well as the runner’s foot. This material provides reasonable grip on the roads. The rubber itself is somewhat pliant, giving the bottom of the shoe the kind of support that does not sacrifice flexibility.

The Fresh Foam midsole is a full-length unit that carries the foot throughout the running session. It’s created to deliver a plush and responsive underfoot experience. The patterns on its sides encourage springiness and flexibility. This midsole foam is also present in the Arishi v2, Fresh Foam Zante v4 and other NB running shoes.

The NB Response 2.0 performance insert is an extra piece of cushioning that improves the fit by slightly taking up space inside the shoe for better snugness. Inserts, in general, are also beneficial in terms of comfort because they follow the natural contour of the foot. This way, the runner feels that the underfoot is more supported.

The midsole drop is about 8mm, ideal for everyday wearing and running. According to several studies, the 8mm is ideal to activate the body’s natural cushioning and spring mechanisms, giving the runner more energy return and a stronger stride.

The upper was put together with a no-sew material application technique. This means that the entire upper, including the overlays, was formed without any stitching. This reduces the possibility of the foot getting irritated. With the absence of a thread or yarn, runners can feel more comfortable when running.

The upper material of the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi is called mesh. Mesh materials are basically made up of a network of wires or fibers. Because of this construction, the upper of this shoe is granted with enough breathability to keep the foot cool at all times.

The mesh material has elastic characteristics. Once the runner puts the shoe on, the upper adapts to the shape of the foot, allowing for a more customized fit.

The lace-up closure makes the fit more secure preventing the shoe from accidentally coming off when the runner is doing vigorous movements.

The overlays, which are shaped into the N logo of the brand, provide lightweight support on the sides of the dorsal part of the foot. These structures slightly help in keeping the mid-foot steady, while minimally maintaining the shape of the shoe.

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