New Balance 1080
Every version of the 1080 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the 1080 scores above 43% of the lines we track.
New Balance 1080 vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the 1080 in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the 1080, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance 1080v15 In stock | 2026 | 8.1 oz | — | 68 | -28 | — | $170 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | 2024 | 8.6 oz (men's) | 39/33mm · 6mm drop | 96 | +7 | 12 | $165 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 | 2023 | — | — | 89 | -8 | 7 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12 | 2022 | 10.0 oz (men's) | — | 97 | +14 | 11 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11 | 2021 | 7.8 oz (women's) | 34/26mm · 8mm drop | 83 | -16 | 1 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v10 | 2019 | 8.8 oz | 34/26mm · 8mm drop | 98 | +40 | 16 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam1080 v7 | 2019 | 8.4 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | 58 | -9 | 8 | — |
| New Balance 1080 v9 | 2018 | 8.9 oz | 30/22mm · 8mm drop | 68 | -21 | 20 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v8 | 2018 | 10.2 oz | 27/19mm · 8mm drop | 89 | +14 | 13 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v6 | 2017 | 9.5 oz | 29/21mm · 8mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v1 | 2016 | — | — | 75 | +7 | 1 | — |
| New Balance 1080v2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $85 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v5 | 2015 | 10.4 oz (men's) | 30/22mm · 8mm drop | 68 | -3 | 6 | $145 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v4 | 2014 | 8.9 oz | 30/21mm · 9mm drop | 70 | +12 | 11 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v3 In stock | 2013 | 8.8 oz (men's) | 30/22mm · 8mm drop | 58 | — | 10 | $115 MSRP |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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New Balance
1080v1568 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 70/100
2026 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
Durability 74Overall68Cushioning94Comfort93Durability74Appearance74Value54Confidence70Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, and cushioning 4.4.
One reviewer, buying their seventh pair of 1080s, calls it the same reliable shoe.
Light for the category at 9.0 oz in the men's and 7.1 oz in the women's.
Cons
Durability averages 3.7 out of 5 across the six reviewers so far, with two of them marking it a 2.
Value averages 3.5 out of 5, the weakest of its categories.
The three versions before it score 97, 90 and 97 here, on twenty-five, twenty-seven and twenty-eight reviews.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080 v1496 Excellent Excellent · 29 reviews · Confidence 94/100
2024 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 6mm drop · 39mm stack
Reviewers repeatedly call the heel and forefoot cushioning exceptionally soft.
Durability 95MSRP $165
Overall96Comfort99Cushioning99Appearance97Durability95Value74Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers repeatedly call the heel and forefoot cushioning exceptionally soft.
At 8.6 oz on a 39mm heel stack, light for the cushioning.
Two reviewers use it for both long runs and faster workouts.
Cons
It lists at $165, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5.
Two reviewers see outsole wear early, though another gets 1100 miles from each of two pairs.
One reviewer finds it too cushioned and sinks into it with every step.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v1389 Good Good · 27 reviews · Confidence 88/100
2023 · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, on easy days and in half marathons.
Durability 91Overall89Comfort98Cushioning96Appearance94Durability91Value80Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, on easy days and in half marathons.
Runners use it for long easy miles and occasional faster work.
One reviewer calls it the sweet spot between too firm and too soft for easy days.
Cons
Several reviewers say the outsole tread and the foam wear quickly.
One reviewer finds it unstable on uneven terrain.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080v1297 Excellent Excellent · 25 reviews · Confidence 93/100
2022 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.0 oz (men's)
Reviewers describe a cushioned ride that still feels responsive and smooth.
Durability 83Overall97Comfort97Cushioning96Durability83Appearance77Value69Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers describe a cushioned ride that still feels responsive and smooth.
Reviewers praise the sock-like knit upper, one calling it the best they have worn.
Two reviewers get 500 miles or more from a pair.
Cons
Durability and value are the weakest dimensions at 4.0 out of 5 each, and one reviewer says the midsole feels flat quite quickly.
One reviewer who has run the v9, v10 and v11 finds this version less comfortable than those.
Four of eleven reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam 1080 v1183 Good Good · 4 reviews · Confidence 81/100
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.8 oz (women's) · 8mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers consistently rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 for easy training miles.
Durability 90MSRP $150
Overall83Comfort97Cushioning97Durability90Appearance80Value73Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 for easy training miles.
Reviewers report it holding up well through regular mileage.
At 7.8 oz in the women's build, light for a cushioned trainer.
Cons
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far, at 4.3 out of 5.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam1080 v758 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 8 reviews · Confidence 85/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz (women's) · 8mm drop
Comfort averages 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and the six who rated cushioning give it 4.3.
Durability 77Overall58Cushioning89Comfort80Durability77Appearance72Value52Confidence85Buy it now
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Pros
Comfort averages 4.4 out of 5 across eight reviews, and the six who rated cushioning give it 4.3.
One reviewer calls it the best cushioned trainer they have run in, soft without being mushy and light for its size.
At 8.4 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Two reviewers say the cushioning or the shape breaks down quickly, one of them replacing a pair at 320 miles.
Two reviewers find the ride firm, one saying it suits marathon and threshold pace better than easy running.
Two of the eight reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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New Balance
1080 v1098 Exceptional Exceptional · 24 reviews · Confidence 96/100
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 8mm drop · 34mm stack
Reviewers praise the Fresh Foam X cushioning on long runs.
Durability 98MSRP $150
Overall98Comfort99Appearance98Cushioning98Durability98Value90Confidence96Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the Fresh Foam X cushioning on long runs.
Runners use it for easy miles and tempo work alike.
Reviewers name the knit upper for breathability and a locked-down heel.
Cons
One midfoot striker says the cushioning is all in the heel and fades after six or seven miles.
Two reviewers say it needs breaking in and feels completely different from the 1080 v9.
One reviewer finds the cushioning excessive and the price a little steep.
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New Balance
1080 v968 Below average Below average · 22 reviews · Confidence 91/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long, easy and recovery runs, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 84MSRP $150
Overall68Cushioning98Comfort89Durability84Appearance83Value54Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long, easy and recovery runs, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Reviewers with wide feet like the roomy toe box and the D, 2E and 4E width options.
Several reviewers report them holding up well, one past 600 miles.
Cons
Several reviewers find it too heavy and soft for fast workouts.
Several reviewers report the heel slipping, rubbing or blistering.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5, well below its other marks.
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New Balance
1080 v889 Good Good · 13 reviews · Confidence 89/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 8mm drop · 27mm stack
Reviewers praise the cushioning for slow, long runs and walking.
Durability 87MSRP $150
Overall89Cushioning98Comfort95Durability87Appearance76Value61Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers praise the cushioning for slow, long runs and walking.
Comfort is its best-rated dimension, and one reviewer finds it comfortable within the first couple of runs.
Two reviewers choose it for the width options, one in 2A and one in 4E.
Cons
Averaging 10.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and several reviewers call it heavy and clunky.
Two reviewers find it loose through the midfoot.
Durability reports split: one reviewer gets 500 miles, another says it broke down quickly and the sole goes spongy when wet.
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MSRP $150
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New Balance
Fresh Foam 1080 v175 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 46/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it comfortable out of the box, with an elastic mesh upper that gives extra toe room.
Durability 78Overall75Cushioning95Comfort95Appearance80Durability78Value58Confidence46Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it comfortable out of the box, with an elastic mesh upper that gives extra toe room.
That reviewer trained for and raced a marathon in two pairs.
Cons
One reviewer found the tread wearing fast next to the 880 or the Brooks Glycerin.
That reviewer can feel pebbles through the sole and does not recommend it for trails.
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MSRP $85
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New Balance
1080 v568 Below average Below average · 6 reviews · Confidence 77/100
2015 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
One reviewer moving up from the 1080 v4 finds noticeably more cushioning through the sole.
Durability 82MSRP $145
Overall68Cushioning94Comfort86Durability82Appearance69Value58Confidence77Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer moving up from the 1080 v4 finds noticeably more cushioning through the sole.
One reviewer has run 500 miles or more in several pairs without them falling apart.
Comfort is its best-rated dimension at 4.7 out of 5 across six reviewers.
Cons
Value and appearance are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 3.8 out of 5.
One reviewer finds the tongue and lacing uncomfortable.
At 10.4 oz it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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New Balance
1080 v470 Decent Decent · 11 reviews · Confidence 84/100
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 9mm drop · 30mm stack
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable, with a flexible, unrestrictive upper.
Durability 70MSRP $140
Overall70Cushioning95Comfort85Durability70Appearance69Value57Confidence84Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable, with a flexible, unrestrictive upper.
Reviewers describe it as light for a cushioned daily trainer.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.6 out of 5, and one reviewer says the upper breaks down faster than any shoe he has worn.
Value and appearance both rate 3.9 out of 5.
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New Balance
1080 v358 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 10 reviews · Confidence 84/100
2013 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 8mm drop · 30mm stack
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Durability 65Overall58Cushioning94Comfort86Appearance72Durability65Value54Confidence84Pros
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
One reviewer prefers it to the version that followed.
Cons
Durability averages 3.6 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and two reviewers report the forefoot wearing out or the mesh tearing early.
Four of the ten reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.