New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 Women's Running
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Best for
Best everyday value (walk/run crossover)
Amazon rating
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Current price
$59.99
Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 is best understood as a comfortable, affordable do-everything shoe rather than a dedicated running tool. The high-trust testing at outdoorgearlab found it offers a modest amount of bounce but falls short compared with top-tier performance shoes, framing it as a versatile, comfort-first option. Among the reviewers we read, it's described as good for walking around town, the gym, or an easy jog, and a medium-tier r/Newbalance owner found it lightweight 'like nothing is on at all' with a supportive midsole and good impact absorption.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust testing confirms comfortable, versatile everyday value
- Reviewers call it lightweight with good impact absorption
- Very large Amazon base (4.3 across 11,000+ reviews)
- Works as a crossover for walking, gym, and easy jogs
Where it falls short
- High-trust testing notes it falls short of performance running shoes
- Some owners find the cushioning too soft/plushy
- Review base blends walking and casual use, diluting on-run signal
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Across the reviewers we read, the New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4 is best understood as a comfortable, affordable do-everything shoe rather than a dedicated running tool. The high-trust testing at outdoorgearlab found it offers a modest amount of bounce but falls short compared with top-tier performance shoes, framing it as a versatile, comfort-first option. Among the reviewers we read, it's described as good for walking around town, the gym, or an easy jog, and a medium-tier r/Newbalance owner found it lightweight 'like nothing is on at all' with a supportive midsole and good impact absorption.
The honest counterpoint is that its comfort skews soft. A medium-tier r/Newbalance commenter found it a bit too plushy for their taste, good if all you want is cushion. Its strongest signal is sheer popularity, a very large Amazon base (4.3 across more than 11,000 reviews), tempered by the reality that those reviews blend walking and casual use with running. Note that some high-trust r/RunningShoeGeeks excerpts on this listing actually describe the Fresh Foam More v4, a different model, so they were not credited to the Arishi.
For budget buyers who want one comfortable shoe for daily wear, gym sessions, and the occasional easy jog, the consensus is solidly positive, with the clear caveat that it's not built for serious mileage or speed.
I found them very lightweight almost like nothing is on at all and a very supportive midsole with a bit of spring. Good impact absorption.
Initial thoughts: Putting the shoe on all you feel is maximum comfort and plushness. I was surprised how nice it felt just walking around.
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