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New Balance 1080 v15 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

New Balance

1080 v15

  • Weight 261 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 38 mm

USD 169.99

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • New Balance 1080 v15 is 37 g lighter

Profiles

  • New Balance 1080 v15
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • 1080 v15 — Comfort: 5/5
  • 1080 v15 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • 1080 v15 — Stability: 4/5
  • 1080 v15 — Durability: 4/5
  • 1080 v15 — Grip: 3/5
  • 1080 v15 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Stability: 4/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Durability: 5/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Grip: 3/5
  • Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionNew Balance 1080 v15New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
Price
Catalogue price USD 169.99 USD 165
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 261 g 298 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 38 mm 38 mm
Forefoot stack 32 mm 32 mm
Midsole foam INFINION Fresh Foam X
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.07 out of 5 3.64 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Not specified
Uses Easy runs, Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Daily training, Easy runs, Long runs, Recovery runs
Runner level Not specified Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Paces Not specified Easy, Steady

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Retailer prices

New Balance 1080 v15

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 169.99

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 165

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Sky 9

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 44 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Hurricane 26, side view

    Saucony

    Hurricane 26

    • Weight 262 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 41 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to New Balance 1080 v15: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin MAX 2

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Vomero Plus, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Plus

    • Weight 292 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14: same terrain, same category, same role