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Fresh Foam X 1080 v14

Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
Neutral · Road
Exceptional (98/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.6 oz
Release
2024 Q4
MSRP
$164.99
Stack Height
39mm heel - 33mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 97% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (98/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Exceptional (98/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Excellent (94/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Good (76/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

0%

0/1

Would buy again

Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.

50%

6/12

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 97% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Maximalist Shoes

Scores better than 92% of 420 maximalist shoes.

92%

New Balance

Scores better than 97% of 255 New Balance shoes.

97%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
PUMA MagMax Nitro
Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
MagMax Nitro
Current shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Best durability / Best appearance
Best value
Shoe properties
Type
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M Lightest
9.2 oz M
8.8 oz M
Stack
39/33mm
37/31mm
47/39mm
Drop
6mm
6mm
8mm
Release
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q4
2024 Q3
MSRP
$164.99 Lower MSRP
$165
$180
Best price
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$99.88
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (97%) Best overall
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (91%)
Comfort
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Excellent (96%)
Excellent (91%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Very good (90%)
Durability
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (97%) Best durability
Very good (88%)
Appearance
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Excellent (93%)
Value
Average (57%)
Good (73%)
Excellent (96%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

27 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 11 written reviews

Solid shoe but nothing exceptional about it

Rojo · Jun 11, 2026

3/5

Overall

There's nothing wrong with this shoe - it's a solid trainer with a lot of cushioning - but I much preferred New Balance's Fresh Foam X Balos. If you are going for a Fresh Foam shoe, I have no idea why you'd choose this over that, but I love that shoe as you can feel the rocker and feel like you are being helped when you run.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Milkyway 777

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

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Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Amazing shoe and very comfortable but does not hold up well over a long period of time.

Anonymous runner · Dec 10, 2024

5/5

Overall

The New Balance 1080v14 is personally one of my favorite daily trainers in the game right now. I love the updated fresh foam with how extremely soft the shoe is in the heel and the forefoot. The only downside to the shoe is its durability is low. I run around 50-60 miles a week so this means they run down pretty quick for me. Other than the durability issue this shoe is one of the most versatile and comfortable shoes on the market.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 6, 2024

4/5

Overall

I thought these were too cushioned. I felt like I was sinking into the ground with every step. If you like a lot of cushioning, these would be a good choice!

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Decent Shoes. Good stability

Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2024

4/5

Overall

This shoe was very stiff but the stability was great.  I felt every aspect of this shoe, outside of how it looked, was great for an older runner with lots of mileage.  I would recommend it for sure.  

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5