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New Balance Fresh Foam X Lav v2

Hard court · wide sizes · Heavy

Hard / all-court outsole · standard + true wide · heavy weight class

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Who it is for

Players who prioritise cushioning for hard courts or joint comfort, including wide feet.

Why it works

Thick Fresh Foam X midsole and a supportive frame; offered in 2E wide.

Watch-outs

Heavy and high off the ground compared with speed shoes.

Strengths

  • Cushioning
  • Genuine wide size

Trade-offs

  • Weight
  • Court feel

Compatible player profiles

  • Hard players
  • Wide feet (true wide size)
  • Players who like room in the forefoot
  • Ankle/knee support seekers
  • Hard-court toe draggers
  • Long-match comfort seekers