Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road v2
Kaiha Road v2 is a cushion-focused road shoe for daily runs, jogging and walking. Fresh Foam pairs with a lightweight engineered-mesh upper and no-sew construction for a smooth fit. A rubber outsole adds everyday traction and durability, while D, 2E and 4E options offer a range of fits. Its daily-workout role suits runners starting a fitness routine or seeking comfort for regular activity.
- Intended uses:
- Daily, Jog, Walking
Specs
- Weight
- 304g
- Of 944 known values: 766 lower, 6 equal, 172 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- heavierUpper 18.9%, including ties / average +36g
- Drop
- 4mm
- Of 955 known values: 89 lower, 70 equal, 796 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 16.6%, including ties / average -2.8mm
- Stack (heel/forefoot)
- -
- Not registered
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 862 known models have no carbon plates
- Midsole
- Fresh Foam
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Reference price
- $104.99
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- The New Balance US exact-product page lists 304 g / 10.7 oz for the men's MKAIR974 style.
- Plate note
- Exact official construction and technology specifications cover the Fresh Foam midsole, no-sew engineered-mesh upper, and exact official 80% EVA/20% rubber sole composition, with no carbon structure identified. Classify carbon_plate=false under the complete-spec policy; this does not assert that no non-carbon plate exists.
Prices and release dates by market
2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.
| Market | Reference price | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesUS | $104.99Shown above | Not registered |
| JapanJP | ¥13,970 | 2026Shown above |
Changes from the previous model
A comparison with the registered values for New Balance Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road.
In the registered data, weight is 6g heavier at 304g.
These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.
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Weight
This shoe 304gregistered average 268g (944 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 4mmregistered average 6.8mm (955 shoes)
Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.