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New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15 vs Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6

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 Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6
SpecNew Balance Fresh Foam X 880v15Topo Athletic Ultrafly 6
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Stability
Heel-to-toe drop 6 mm 5 mm
Heel stack 40.5 mm 32 mm
Weight 299 g 272 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes Yes
Price See retailer ~$150.00

Which should you pick?

New Balance

Pick the Fresh Foam X 880v15 if…

On the specs above it doesn’t pull ahead, so choose on fit, feel or price.

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Topo Athletic

Pick the Ultrafly 6 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 272 g vs 299 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: New Balance, Topo Athletic.

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