New Balance FuelCore Coast v4 review
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Learn moreVerdict from 1 expert & 100+ users
Pros
- Lightweight
- Affordable
- Appealing aesthetics
- Responsive cushioning
- Comfortable
Cons
- Lacks durability
- Too stretchy














77% say it's true to size.
Out of stock in all 30 shops
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Who should buy the New Balance FuelCore Coast v4
- Ideal choice for entry-level runners and weekend joggers who need a comfortable and affordable running shoe.
- Good candidate for shoe enthusiasts and sneaker junkies who want to add to their collection a stylish running shoe for casual wear and jogging.
Updates to the New Balance FuelCore Coast v4
- Features an up-to-date design that caters to casual shoe enthusiasts and sneaker junkies who want style and functionality.
- Upper unit makes use of breathable mesh and a cleatie construction.
- Replaced synthetic saddle stitched over the main textile with stretchy material that is lightly padded.
Reliable surface traction
Ground-contact ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) makes up the majority of the outsole unit. It has various textures and ridges that encourage surface traction.
Rubber is placed on the forefoot and heel. These add-ons prevent the high-wear sections from succumbing to the debilitating effects of surface contact and continued use.
FuelCore Coast v4 provides efficient cushioning
EVA is the New Balance FuelCore Coast v4’s cushioning unit. It has a dual-density nature that contributes to a more efficient performance on the roads. A soft segment cushions the foot and attenuates impact shock while a firm portion handles forward propulsion.
The NB Response 2.0 is a sockliner that adds a bit more cushioning for the underfoot. It doesn’t sacrifice the weight and flexibility of the platform.
Allows airflow in the foot-chamber
A standard mesh is used for the forefoot section of the upper unit. This flexible textile has visible breathing pores that accommodate air in and through the foot-chamber.
Running from the midfoot to the heel is a stretchy and smooth fabric. Its job is to deliver a form-fitting wrap. It has lightly padded sections that hold the foot in place.
Slip-on road companion
A cleatie construction removes the traditional tongue unit from the instep. A single opening converts this shoe into a slip-on road companion.
Flat laces loop through discrete fabric eyelets.
New Balance FuelCore Coast v4 provides snug fit
This fit-adjustment system aims to manipulate the tightness or looseness of the in-shoe experience without causing any hot spots or irritation to the instep.
A pull tab at the back portion of the collar helps the runner when it comes to wearing and removing the New Balance FuelCore Coast v4.