Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam Zante Pursuit v1

I have been running in New Balance shoes for about 10 years, these are the best pair I have ever had. I run many different distances but consistently train for and complete marathons. This shoe is perfect for all different types of distances and paces. New Balance truly nailed it with these!

Very comfortable shoe. Light with enough support. Also pleased that my orthotics fit well in the shoe.

This shoe has a very hard sole, and is not very comfortable. I really wanted to like it, but the front portion above the toes is very, very low down, and my toes were visible. I would not recommend this model.

I would not buy this shoe. After only 15 miles of road running, the outsole at the outer edge on each heel was worn down so I was actually running on the midsole at that point. Earlier versions of the Zante would give me at least 150-200 miles of road running and I thought that was a little low. But, only 15 miles means I will not buy this shoe again and I will be returning them. Thankfully, Zappos has a good return policy. I have notified New Balance about this issue.

Exactly what I'd hoped. These are shorter distance race shoes for minimalists; if you're looking for lots of insole shock absorption, spring, or arch support these aren't it. However, there is some insole arch support (neutral), a slight drop, and the fresh foam provides quite a soft outsole impact experience for such a lightweight (and it is way, way lightweight) shoe. I reordered in wide, same length.

These are great! I was looking for something comparable to the old Nike Free RNs, and they're perfect if that's what you're looking for. I like the weight, and they are snug and stretchy. I have pretty long narrow feet, and they are just the right amount of tightness for me, so if you have a wider foot they may be more snug than you want. The stlye is good. I'd prefer more minimal, specifically - the "FRESH FOAM" on the back of the shoe feels cheesy and seems like it belongs on a dishwasher detergent bottle.

Hands down these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. They aren't shoes for winter. I've only walked in them as I don't run. They're light and they breathe rather well. I bought mine 1/2 size larger and wide. I'd recommend them to everyone. I'll be getting more.

Absolutely love these shoes. The style, the feel. I have wide feet and these are amaaaaazing.

Bought these to use in the gym when traveling. They are lightweight and flexible enough to pack in a carryon without taking up too much room yet stylish enough to wear with jeans. Previously I wore Nike Free but these are more comfortable and better looking by a long shot. I also prefer NB commitment to made in the USA.

I got a size large and ee because reviews said they run small and narrow they dont run small they are true to size they are narrow almost to narrow even at a ee which is sad i now have a shoe to large and to narrow and have to return them and Honstly i wont buy them in the right size because they are to narrow and my feet just sitting on my couch ar hurtting from preasure i miss my last pair of new balance runners unfortunately they got bad reviews for a great shoe and tge only sell them in all black now yuk i had them yellow

I bought these shoes 1/2 size longer (11) and a width wider (EE) than I normally wear. I did this because I have a broken little toe on my left foot. I typically tape my broken toe to the toe next to it. Despite upsizing this shoe, it still feels like my regular size 10 1/2 and my regular width of D. The shoes are comfortable and look absolutely great. The arch support is adequate, but not great. I would recommend these shoes for mid distance runners (10K and below). If you are training for marathon or half marathon, I would recommend Hoka One Ones

Seems narrow. The top of the shoe where the laces are tied is a little uncomfortable. Have held up well though after about 150 miles running.

I wore an Under Armor grey fabric sneaker for a few years before changing to these. While these New Balance are lighter and more comfortable they attract a massive amount of dirt for someone who only uses them for daily wear. I don't know what Under Armor used in their fabric but they did an amazing job repelling dirt and dust. I wish these New Balance did a better job. The nice thing about fabric sneakers is you can wash them in the washing machine and dry them quite easily on a rack inside your dryer.

11EE always fit....not on this model. It felt at least a full size too small. The shoe looks great, so I'm going to return and try either an 11EEE or an 11 1/2 EE.

These shoes are like wearing marshmallows on your feet. I'm 289 lbs and these are great walking around shoes. I love them to death! wish they made an all white version and then they would be perfect!

These have been great for my very active 9 year old. He tore through his last shoes (Nikes) in a very short time, but these are better made. I do wish they were a bit more flexible, they are more of a true running shoe than a cross trainer. But they are quality shoes.

I. Love. These. Shoes. Our home has concrete floors and my feet have been miserable. These shoes have given my feet welcome relief with great support and delightful comfort. Tempted to buy several pair in different colors. I do wish there was an option with a dark sole so I could get away with wearing them with dress pants.

I find this shoe to be a good balance between weight, cushion and comfort. Starting with the weight, these are definitely on the light side given the flexible cloth build and fresh foam design. These are somewhat neutral shoes but do provide a level of cushion that will take you places without too much impact. Finally, the shoes are very breathable and conformable, but I would not recommend wearing these in frigid weather. I have somewhat wide feet for the regular fit was just fine for me, again, given the flexible cloth build.

Great

Love the Zante Pursuit v1 line. I wear them for work and play and the color combos are all excellent to wear with khakis, jeans and shorts. Plenty of support if you do lots of standing around! Not sure I would run or lift weights in these, but they do the job for my needs. I wear 16D and they don't make my feet look big.

They’re great!

These shoes are great. They’re super light and comfy.

This has to be one of the most comfortable shoes i have ever owned. The top is a very soft almost sock like material. It is very light weight. I saw a critical review about them as a running shoe - I would not think about these for running, more of a comfort shoe.

This is my second pair of Zante Pursuit v1's. I'm still running in the first pair at nearly 400 miles. I just love these shoes. They are light and simple, which is exactly what I look for in a running shoe. There's nothing I can say that's negative about them. The upper is comfy as is the footbed. They're not super cushy but they aren't overly firm either. I've run races from 5K to 10-miles in them. They wouldn't be my first choice for a marathon but I've done long runs in them and my feet and legs felt fine. Highly recommended.

These looked like they would be too narrow, but they actually fit my wide (EE) feet really well. Very comfortable so far.