New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 vs Nike Structure Plus

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15
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Our Verdict

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15

Nike Structure Plus

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 and Nike Structure Plus are both stability-oriented daily trainers, but the Nike is the easier shoe to use every day if you don’t need as much support. It feels more like a regular daily trainer, with a less intrusive ride that works better for routine mileage and shorter easy runs. The New Balance is heavier and less nimble, but it does a better job when protection and support matter more. Its taller cushioning, wider platform, and more planted feel make it better suited to long runs, especially if you want a more stable ride when your form starts to fade.

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Variants

  • Fresh Foam X 860v15 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • Fresh Foam X 860v15 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
  • Structure Plus (Black/White/Anthracite - (Men - US 9))
  • Structure Plus (Iron Purple/Off Noir/Sail/Voltage Green - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

6.5
6.6

Weight  

3.1
4.8

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.9
4.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
6.5

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.7
5.1

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

3.1
4.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

329.3 g (11.62 oz)
290.9 g (10.26 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.6 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.6 mm
31.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
10.1 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
10.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 3D Model Full Shoe
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Nike Structure Plus 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

85 mm (3.3")
82 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
117 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.33
2.27

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.41
3.69

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 3D Model Internal
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Nike Structure Plus 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
281 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.5
9.5

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Width Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

3.1 mm (0.122")
0.1 mm (0.004")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

0.5 mm (0.020")
-2.5 mm (-0.098")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.1
4.5

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Height Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.4 mm (-0.135")
-6.5 mm (-0.255")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

8.9
7.5

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Nike Structure Plus Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-2.0 mm (-0.078")
-4.0 mm (-0.159")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Nike Structure Plus Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.4
7.9

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Heel Rocker Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

30 mm (1.2")
28 mm (1.1")

Heel Apex Position 
 

19.0%
15.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

28.6°
30.8°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.7
5.1

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

53 mm (2.1")
37 mm (1.5")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.7%
66.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

26.8°
20.3°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Other Features Photo
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Nike Structure Plus Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Plastic
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

4.4
4.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

71.1%
71.0%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.0
6.2

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

76.1%
73.9%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.5
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Heel Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.13 J
3.26 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.24 J
10.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.53 J
17.60 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.0

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.07 J
4.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.05 J
7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

13.60 J
11.29 J

Heel Firmness 
 

8.5
8.0

Heel Firmness Graph  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Heel Firmness Graph
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Nike Structure Plus Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N 
 

49.4 N/mm
47.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

58.4 N/mm
54.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

79.6 N/mm
74.5 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.6
8.9

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N 
 

55.5 N/mm
66.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

71.0 N/mm
85.5 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

97 N/mm
116 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.6
6.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.51 J
7.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

8.22 J
6.90 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.05 J
6.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.92 J
6.78 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.9
4.4

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

116 N
34 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

6.7
6.7

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

63.4%
63.4%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.8
6.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Nike Structure Plus Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

9.7 N/mm
9.2 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

280 N
256 N

New Balance Fresh Foam X 860v15

Nike Structure Plus

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