New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Zantev2 Running Shoe

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 377 ratings

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Size Chart
US Men's 840 V5 Running Shoe
Brand SizeEU SizeUK SizeHeel to toe (in)
6.539.569.6
7406.59.8
7.540.5710
841.57.510.2
8.542810.4
942.58.510.6
9.543910.8
10449.511
10.544.51011.2
114510.511.4
11.545.51111.6
1246.511.511.8
12.5471212
1347.512.512.2
144913.512.6
155014.513
165115.513.4
175216.513.8
185317.514.2
195418.514.6

Product details

Fabric type
75% Breathable Air Mesh, 25% Synthetic
Care instructions
Machine Wash
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber

About this item

  • Lace-up running shoe featuring breathable no-sew upper with high-energizing cushioning
  • Removable molded footbed
  • Fresh foam midsole
  • Blown rubber outsole
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.6 x 9.1 x 5.1 inches; 8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MZANTRS2
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZAN3HIE
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 377 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
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Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, weight and value of the shoes. For example, they mention it's a great running shoe, provides great cushioning and is very light. Some are also satisfied with appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on fit and support.

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105 customers mention96 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the running shoes. They mention that they are a great, lightweight, and comfortable shoe that is built well. Some say that the shoes are awesome for running and jogging, and that they hold up while jumping rope.

"...ranging from three to eight miles in this shoe and it has performed well every time. The shoe breathes well and is comfortable at all distances...." Read more

"...enough to stay on my toes for long periods of time and also hold up while jumping rope...." Read more

"...Love the design, and the orange color isn't so bad. I still wear the New Balance two generation before this one, so I purchase this one...." Read more

"...Had them for 2 weeks and so far they are holding up great and the colors seem to fit my style better." Read more

92 customers mention83 positive9 negative

Customers find the shoes amazingly comfortable, with great cushioning. They say the shoes are just firm enough while providing great cushioned support. Some say the Zante v1 has fairly soft forefoot/midfoot cushioning, whereas this version feels overly stiff. They also say the feet feel great after running, with the perfect amount of support at the arch.

"...My calves experience less discomfort over the long haul; however, the balls of my feet feel the road a bit more, which is not necessarily a bad..." Read more

"...When I spend time boxing in them they are comfortable enough to stay on my toes for long periods of time and also hold up while jumping rope...." Read more

"...I mean, they last a long time, and very, very comfortable.I'll do another edit after I wear it for a year or so...." Read more

"...For me personally, they have a perfect amount of support at the arch and tons of support on the outside of the heal...." Read more

39 customers mention39 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the shoes weight. They mention that it is very light.

"...thing I noticed about these shoes after slipping them on was just how light and breathable they really were...." Read more

"...These are much lighter than the old Reebok ZigUltras they are replacing...." Read more

"...extremely lightweight too. Only one ounce heavier than new balance’s best running shoe: the 1400v6...." Read more

"...They are very comfortable and light and my feet feel great after running. I would highly recommend this shoes for running/walking." Read more

22 customers mention20 positive2 negative

Customers find the value of the shoes impressive for the price. They also say it's a great buy and happy that they found them so cheap.

"...I recommend them plus they are cheaper than 1260 or 1080...." Read more

"Great shoe for the price. I have only 50 miles on them so far but here it goes!I mostly run 5K and 10K events...." Read more

"...They are also sold at an affordable price as well!" Read more

"This is a great shoe for the price. The orange is very vibrant and helps with people spotting you in the dark which is nice...." Read more

18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. They say it looks amazing, brilliant, and not flashy.

"...Love the design, and the orange color isn't so bad. I still wear the New Balance two generation before this one, so I purchase this one...." Read more

"...for 2 weeks and so far they are holding up great and the colors seem to fit my style better." Read more

"These look so good I still wear them although they are too narrow- and I have a narrow foot. I hope they stretch...." Read more

"...These did not disappoint. Very comfortable, built well, love the color and wider than most running shoes...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers like the grip of the shoes. They mention it has very good grip, is sticky, and grips the walls in all the gyms they train at. They also say it has amazing grip on jumping spider and warped walls.

"...Size is true to fit just like any new balance.Grip is amazing, you can feel comfortable you will never slip running, walking, etc...." Read more

"...This in my opinion is a very sticky shoe and grips the walls in all the gyms I train at...." Read more

"...firm(almost as firm as a track spike), but other than that, great, super grippy, and long lasting shoe." Read more

"...I have read about other reviews and they are very grippy as others have said. These so far are my 2nd favorite running shoes behind Brooks Racers." Read more

67 customers mention46 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that they fit well and feel good, with a 2E width size that fits their wide feet. The measurements were perfect, forming to their feet in moments. However, some say that the width is still tight and the toe box runs a little small.

"...Needed to go with a 15, which fits me just right. They have plenty of room in the toe and are just a touch snug in the mid and rear, which feels..." Read more

"...So I went with the 11.5 2E and they fit great. I run about 12-15 miles a week and 4-5 miles each time I go running...." Read more

"...Also with a 14 2E in this shoe it was still a tight width. Almost need a 15 to fit into a 14 2E. I can wear a 990 D no problem...." Read more

"Use these for walking, parkour and ninja warrior. Size is true to fit just like any new balance...." Read more

16 customers mention11 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the support of the shoes. Some mention that it has good support, while others say that it lacks mid foot arch support.

"...The arch support is decent, but I personally would like a little bit more. It's not bad enough to where I would send them back or complain though." Read more

"...Great fresh foam cushion, solid lift while holding a planted feel and decent looks make this a good buy...." Read more

"...feet aren't as they used to be, This may contribute to the feeling of lack of support, and or more to be desired." Read more

"...I wear them all day. I think the arch support in this shoes are adequate and my feet feel stable. I received them recently...." Read more

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4 Stars
Not to wear with jeans
I mainly bought these shoes because they were available in wide sizes (2E). I really like them. They are somewhat firm, but very comfortable and light. Very easy to wash too. Unfortunately, the interior part of the shoe is very delicate and gets worn out by my jeans (see picture). I bought two pairs and they both had the same problem. They last at most two months in good conditions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Shoe - Faster and Firmer than the Boracay
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
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I have been a fan of New Balance shoes for well over ten years. I started running about eighteen months ago and have gone through two other pairs of New Balance running shoes. My previous shoes were the Fresh Foam Boracay model (a good shoe in its own right). The Zantev2 is a bit firmer and faster feeling than the Boracay and has a bit more heel drop (6mm vs the Boracay's 4mm). My calves experience less discomfort over the long haul; however, the balls of my feet feel the road a bit more, which is not necessarily a bad thing. I have run distances ranging from three to eight miles in this shoe and it has performed well every time. The shoe breathes well and is comfortable at all distances. Both the sole and upper are holding up quite well. There is no abnormal wear to be found on the shoes. One of the little things that New Balance really gets right on this shoe is the laces. I don't know what magical method of construction is used, but they simply do not come untied (and I am using the same basic knot we all learned when we were three). I am a forefoot/midfoot striker and 6mm is about as much heel drop as I would want to maintain my current stride. I intend to run a half marathon later this year and the Zantev2 will be my shoe of choice for that race.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made Running Enjoyable Again.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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The first thing I noticed about these shoes after slipping them on was just how light and breathable they really were. They made my old Nike's feel like heavy coffins. The fresh foam started opening up around the sixth or seventh mile of running in them, and they have continued to do so. It is nice knowing that each time I go running the shoe becomes more comfortable as the miles add up. I also really enjoy the flexibility in the toes. When I spend time boxing in them they are comfortable enough to stay on my toes for long periods of time and also hold up while jumping rope. When taken on long runs I enjoy the bounce they give back with each step. They are comfortable, but not to the point that it feels like my foot is submerged in a marshmallow. I can still feel the road beneath me, but none of the pain in my soles after long runs. Light and responsive, I am looking forward to putting as many miles on them as possible.
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plokivos
4.0 out of 5 stars It's Orange, not dark yellow.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2016
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EDIT: It's been like many years. For the love of god, I have tried to find these and can't. I loved these shoes. Better than my J's and anything else I own now that costs triple this.

Anyway, this was like the shoes that I used to own - a green Asics when I was young. For the love-of-god, please bring this back.

-1 star for being a lot more carrot orange than the picture believe have you believe.

Love the design, and the orange color isn't so bad. I still wear the New Balance two generation before this one, so I purchase this one. I mean, they last a long time, and very, very comfortable.

I'll do another edit after I wear it for a year or so. I try to buy shoes now, so they don't go out of style. This style is clean, and nice.
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S. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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I love them! Bought them based their "Best Buy" award review from Runners World. For me personally, they have a perfect amount of support at the arch and tons of support on the outside of the heal. I need that badly because I'm suffering from IT Band Syndrome...it sucks.

These are much lighter than the old Reebok ZigUltras they are replacing.

The breathe-ability of them is so-so...I agree with other reviewers who said the same thing. I knew there was a Zante v2 Breathe version which probably breathes very well, but They were going to cost me $20 more here on Amazon and I couldn't get them as fast. Also don't like the color options as much on them either.

They ran a whole size too small for me. I normally wear a 14 and I've never had to purchase a larger size before these shoes. Needed to go with a 15, which fits me just right. They have plenty of room in the toe and are just a touch snug in the mid and rear, which feels nice to me.

My main gripe is that the side of the sole is only available in white, regardless of color choice. It makes me run paranoid and really watch my step because I don't want to get them dingy! Boy does the orange upper that I chose really pop though. Makes me very "visible" lol.

These retail $100, Amazon sells them for $90, and then they also gave me another 10% off for being a Prime member. So yeah, these were just $80 shipped to my door in 2 days!
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Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice on the feet (stability)
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2016
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I usually where 1260 11.5 4E but decided to try these new fresh foam. So I went with the 11.5 2E and they fit great. I run about 12-15 miles a week and 4-5 miles each time I go running. So far they are great and seem to have more cushion than the 1260 which I needed because I am a pounder, hard runner I need stability. I recommend them plus they are cheaper than 1260 or 1080. Had them for 2 weeks and so far they are holding up great and the colors seem to fit my style better.
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Kristen E. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome grip. Extremely comfy and lightweight.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
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Use these for walking, parkour and ninja warrior. Size is true to fit just like any new balance.

Grip is amazing, you can feel comfortable you will never slip running, walking, etc. not as grippy as the merrell vapor glove, the grip on the zantes is not as good on wet or slippery surfaces as the VG.

These shoes are AMAZING on warped walls and just stick. You can technically walk up warped walls with these shoes, people watching me do warped walls say I just float up them as well. I’m drawn to believe it’s because the cushion combined with grippy sole allows the forces to be distributed over a wider area on each individual steps (compared to an un-distributed stepping force on cushion-less shoes such as the VG)

extremely lightweight too. Only one ounce heavier than new balance’s best running shoe: the 1400v6. The zantes have slightly more stack height, arch support and stiffer cushion than the 1400v6 which makes them not as comfortable for all day wear.

Decent grip and cushion for parkour. I have not tried any other shoes for parkour however. You can kick walls and stick short precisions with relative confidence.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super-Schuh
Reviewed in Germany on August 9, 2022
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sehr bequem, leicht und komfortabel, schade, dass es ihn nicht mehr gibt
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice shoe Arrived on time
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2017
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Nice shoe
Arrived on time.
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Lupo
3.0 out of 5 stars scarpa ok ma...
Reviewed in Italy on March 17, 2017
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la scarpa è leggera e fascia bene il piede, però secondo me è poco ammortizzata e ogni sassolino si sente. credo che vada bene solo sull'asfalto liscio
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S Barnfather
5.0 out of 5 stars Zante
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2016
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Great shoes. Very light but the fresh foam sole provides good comfort.
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Jose Manuel Paniagua Perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectas
Reviewed in Spain on August 1, 2016
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Cómodas como ellas solas. Además, hacen honor a su nombre "Fresh", perfectas para estos calores. Muy prácticas y recomendables para moverte todo el día.
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