New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3
Released 6/2025, High Top,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
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USER RATING
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The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 is an excellent performer with maximum cushioning.
Best Suitable For:
This shoe is for players who want maximum cushioning and protection.
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Weight & Sizing:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Nike Lebron 20 |  New Balance TWO WXY V5 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.2(0.6) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.0) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.5 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.6 | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $62.97 $150 | $149 | $225 | $210 | $58.99 $120 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | ||
| Weight | NA | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | 390g - 390g |
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New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 Review
Pros:
Elite traction performance
Maximum cushioning
Cons:
Sits high off the ground
Slightly snug at the bottom of the laces
Performance of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
The Fresh Foam BB V3 is one of New Balance's best basketball performers of late.
Reviewers agree that the traction performance is elite. Dust does not affect the performance at all.
New Balance uses a dual-density cushioning setup that has maximum impact protection while still providing bounce.
The materials are synthetic but feel breathable and supportive.
There is a shank that provides impressive arch support. Also, side pieces provide decent containment.
The fit feels comfortable, mainly thanks to the materials. Some reviewers mention the width is slightly snug, particularly around the base of the laces.
New Balance has another hit performer on their hands with the Fresh Foam BB V3. The traction and cushioning are elite.
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Expert Reviews of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #39 of 356)
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9 - Great
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9.0
July 26, 2025
The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 is an excellent performer that excels in every way. It retains the identity of the previous model as a high-off-the-ground, bouncy shoe.
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8.8
July 26, 2025
The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 is a solid performer. It excels with traction and maximum cushioning, but sits high off the ground.
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8.7
July 26, 2025
The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 is a maximalist shoe with a ton of launch assist. The protection the foam provides is fantastic.
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8.6
August 13, 2025
The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 has incredible traction and soft, plush cushioning. There are plenty of use cases for this pair.
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User Reviews of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
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Traction of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.8 (ranks #6 of 356)
User Traction Rating: NA
10 - Amazing
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10.0
July 26, 2025
Traction is amazing. New Balance is one of the safest brands for traction performance.
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10.0
July 26, 2025
The traction performance is elite.
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9.0
July 26, 2025
Dust pickup is minimal and does not deter the traction performance.
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10.0
August 13, 2025
The traction performance is freaking nice. You won't have issues on clean or dusty courts.
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Cushion of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.6 (ranks #12 of 356)
User Cushion Rating: NA
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
1
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0
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10.0
July 26, 2025
The cushioning is fantastic. It's one of the shoe's strongest aspects. The foam is bouncy and provides plenty of feedback and compression.
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10.0
July 26, 2025
The interior foam is incredibly bouncy. This setup offers max cushioning. The only downside is that the stack is high off the ground.
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9.5
July 26, 2025
The comfort is outstanding, and the shank makes the shoe feel bouncy.
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9.0
August 13, 2025
If you like a bouncy and plush setup, this midsole is for you. The impact protection is impressive.
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Materials of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #192 of 356)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The materials are breathable and supportive where needed.
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The materials are nothing special. It's all synthetic, and I'm not a fan of the overlays. I have no complaints from a performance perspective, though.
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The material setup creates a comfortable and secure feeling around your feet. It also feels breathable and handles heat well.
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8.0
August 13, 2025
The materials feel good for the price. They get the job done.
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Support of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #144 of 356)
User Support Rating: NA
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9.0
July 26, 2025
This shoe feels supportive. It's not an easy shoe to lose stability. The lockdown also feels improved.
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The shank and side pieces combine to offer solid support, but are somewhat rigid.
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9.0
July 26, 2025
There's no heel slippage whatsoever, and the arch support feels crazy.
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8.0
August 13, 2025
The support is generally good. The heel lockdown is solid, but I experienced some instability with the lateral containment because of the soft midsole.
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Fit of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #227 of 356)
User Fit Rating: NA
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The shoe fits me perfectly. It's not firm, and there's no heel slippage.
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The base of the laces doesn't open as wide as I want, but the fit feels decent.
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8.0
July 26, 2025
The gusset envelopes your foot well.
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8.0
August 13, 2025
The forefoot feels slightly snug, but the fit is decently comfortable.
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Durability of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #110 of 356)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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Fair (50%)
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fair
July 26, 2025
The rubber feels firm enough for outdoor use.
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fair
July 26, 2025
I think you can use this pair outdoors, but the tread may not last long.
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Width of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
July 26, 2025
Wide-footers should be okay.
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slightly narrow
July 26, 2025
The width is slightly snug.
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regularly wide
July 26, 2025
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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slightly narrow
August 13, 2025
Go up half a size if you have wider feet.
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Size of the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
July 26, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2025
The shoe fits true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2025
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
August 13, 2025
I will say the shoe is true to size.
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