The New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v5 is an everyday running shoe that offers innovative and smooth stability for runners looking to correct overpronation.
The New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v5 is an everyday road running shoe with a high level of soft and reliable cushioning paired with a smooth, stable ride. The shoe takes a non-traditional approach to reduce moderate to severe overpronation without the harsh feel of a traditional post under the arch.
What You'll Love
- Gradient Stability
- Soft Fresh FoamX cushioning
The New Balance Vongo v5 exists as the stability counterpart to the New Balance 1080 with its pillowy soft Fresh Foam X cushioning. The shoe has an innovative gradient stability technology that uses pellets in the midsole that gradually grow denser through the medial side of the midfoot. With its updated mesh upper and a midfoot that is 5mm wider, the New Balance Fresh Foam Vongo v5 is a fresh stability option for any runner who overpronates.
What's New
- 5mm wider midfoot for a more stable ride
- Fully revamped midsole with gradient posting
- Updated mesh upper
Model Number: MVNGOCG5
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Specs & Fit
Shoe Specs (Men's Size 9)
Weight | 9.7 oz |
Heel Stack | 34 mm |
Forefoot Stack | 26 mm |
Heel-Toe Offset: | 8 mm |
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- Fresh Foam X midsole delivers a more energetic rebound than its predecessor.
- Gradient Stability utilizes pellets in the foam to gradually get denser near the medial midfoot for smooth support.
OUTSOLE
- Blown Rubber in the forefoot increases cushioning and responsiveness.
- Flex Grooves allow for more flexibility in the forefoot.
UPPER
- Mesh Upper for comfortable breathability.
Previous Feedback
Comments: These shoes suck compared to the v4, I like the idea they had but raising the drop from 4 to 8 ruined them for me. My knees, hips and feet felt the difference between v4 and v5 right away and not good. I didn't think the could do worse then the v4 version (I like v3 more) but little did I know.
From: Josh. Iowa October 22nd, 2021
Comments: I'm a distance runner that needs extra support. My rotation includes stability shoes made by other brands, but the updated V5s are the best. These run with a wonderful balance of support, cushioning, and responsiveness. Fit is spot on. Fresh foam cushion is perfect. It's not mushy nor firm and has good energy return. I prefer the increased midfoot width and heel drop. NB got this one right.
From: Steve. New Jersey October 2nd 2021</p
Comments: The new updated stack height of 8mm is perfect for these. Great improvement over V4
From: Anonymous. March 14th 2022