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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
No verified live priceSource: New Balance
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
