This is the women's New Balance 880v12 running shoe in standard width. The 880v12 has been designed to feel a little more nimble than the maximally cushioned 1080v12, with a slightly higher drop at 10mm from heel to forefoot. The New Balance 880v12 is an incredibly popular choice for almost everything from everyday road running for newer runners to faster sessions and road races due its incredible versatility.

Compared with the 1080v12, that increased versatility comes from a dual-layer midsole, which combines a more responsive cushioning with a Fresh Foam X layer (which is a soft cushioning). The 1080v12 is made from a pure Fresh Foam X high stack height of cushioning for all-round softness. The more responsive cushioning in the 880v12 is better at responding to faster running and over longer mileage a firmer more responsive cushioning should experience better rebound.

The women's 880v12 has a comfortable, highly breathable engineered mesh and comes in standard and 880v12 wide width. The New Balance 880v12 is a neutral shoe, compared with the 860v12, which offers support for overpronation.

New Balance describe their womens 880v12 as follows:From daily exercise to specialized, high-level training program, there are a lot of forms that an every day running regimen can take. New Balance’s 880 is built to be your go-to, neutral running shoe. The latest offering in the 880 line, the Fresh Foam X 880v12 features a reimagined, dual-layer midsole. With improved heel cushioning and responsiveness of a top-bed foam layer and underfoot Fresh Foam X, the v12 represents a new generation set-up of a silhouette known for its workhorse reliability. A plush, engineered mesh upper is infused with strategic zones of breathability and support. With the 880’s 360-degree approach to sustained comfort you can just keep going, no matter how many miles your daily running routine covers.

Unrivaled Reliability

With premium cushioning and a durable build, the new Fresh Foam X 880v12 is our hardest working shoe for the daily runner.

Enhanced Softness

A new dual layer midsole featuring top-bed foam cushioning and underfoot Fresh Foam X makes for a soft step in and heel strike

Light & Supportive Fit

A plush yet breathable double-knit engineered mesh upper provides strategic zones of support while maintaining flexibility

• Drop:10mm
• Width: Standard
• Weight: 237g
• Cushioning: Low/Medium/High
• Support for Overpronation: Yes/No
• Dual-layer midsole construction featuring top-bed foam cushioning and underfoot Fresh Foam X
• Engineered mesh upper with no sew overlays

How It Compares

vs. 1080v12:The 880v12 has a firmer feel & lower level of cushioning, providing a more responsiveride.

vs. 860v12:The 880v12 is a neutral shoe and the 860v12 provides support for overpronation.