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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 vs Saucony Kinvara 16

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 and Saucony Kinvara 16
SpecNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15Saucony Kinvara 16
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 6 mm 4 mm
Heel stack 40.5 mm 28 mm
Weight 299 g 206 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes No

Which should you pick?

New Balance

Pick the Fresh Foam X 880v15 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Saucony

Pick the Kinvara 16 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 206 g vs 299 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: New Balance, Saucony.

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