New Balance 1080
Every version of the 1080 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the 1080 rates above 85% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance 1080v15 In stock | 2026 | 8.1 oz | 39/34mm stack · 6mm drop | 78 | -13 | — | $170 |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | 2024 | 8.6 oz (men's) | 39/33mm stack · 6mm drop | 91 | +7 | 12 | $165 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 | 2023 | 8.5 oz | 38/32mm stack · 6mm drop | 84 | -8 | 7 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12 | 2022 | 9.3 oz | 8mm drop | 92 | +11 | 11 | — |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11 | 2021 | 8.7 oz | 34/26mm stack · 8mm drop | 81 | -13 | 1 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v10 | 2019 | 8.8 oz | 34/26mm stack · 8mm drop | 94 | +30 | 16 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam1080 v7 | 2019 | 8.4 oz (women's) | 8mm drop | 64 | -3 | 8 | — |
| New Balance 1080 v9 | 2018 | 8.9 oz | 30/22mm stack · 8mm drop | 67 | -14 | 20 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v8 | 2018 | 10.2 oz | 27/19mm stack · 8mm drop | 80 | +11 | 13 | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v6 | 2017 | 9.5 oz | 29/21mm stack · 8mm drop | — | — | — | $150 MSRP |
| New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v1 | 2016 | — | — | 70 | +4 | 1 | — |
| New Balance 1080v2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $85 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v5 | 2015 | 10.4 oz (men's) | 30/22mm stack · 8mm drop | 65 | -3 | 6 | $145 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v4 | 2014 | 8.9 oz | 30/21mm stack · 9mm drop | 68 | +9 | 11 | $140 MSRP |
| New Balance 1080 v3 | 2013 | 8.8 oz (men's) | 30/22mm stack · 8mm drop | 60 | — | 10 | $115 MSRP |
15 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
1080v1578 78 Decent Decent Decent 7 reviews Confidence 81
2026 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 40mm stack · 6mm drop
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Durability 72Overall78Cushioning89Comfort86Appearance73Durability72Value57Confidence81Pros
It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.
Cons
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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New Balance
Fresh Foam X 1080 v1491 91 Very good Very good Very good 30 reviews Confidence 93
2024 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's) · 39mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers repeatedly call the heel and forefoot cushioning exceptionally soft.
Durability 89MSRP $165
Overall91Comfort98Cushioning97Appearance92Durability89Value73Confidence93Buy 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 for 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 1080v1384 84 Good Good Good 27 reviews Confidence 92
2023 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.5 oz · 38mm stack · 6mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort, on easy days and in half marathons.
Durability 85Overall84Comfort95Cushioning91Appearance87Durability85Value74Confidence92Buy 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 1080v1292 92 Very good Very good Very good 25 reviews Confidence 94
2022 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 8mm drop
Reviewers describe a cushioned ride that still feels responsive and smooth.
Durability 80Overall92Comfort92Cushioning91Durability80Appearance77Value70Confidence94Buy 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 v1181 81 Good Good Good 4 reviews Confidence 87
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.7 oz · 34mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers consistently rate comfort 5.0 out of 5 for easy training miles.
Durability 84MSRP $150
Overall81Comfort92Cushioning92Durability84Appearance79Value72Confidence87Buy 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
1080 v1094 94 Excellent Excellent Excellent 24 reviews Confidence 95
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 34mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers praise the Fresh Foam X cushioning on long runs.
Durability 95MSRP $150
Overall94Comfort99Appearance96Cushioning96Durability95Value84Confidence95Buy 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
Fresh Foam1080 v764 64 Below average Below average Below average 8 reviews Confidence 89
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 75Overall64Cushioning86Comfort79Durability75Appearance73Value56Confidence89Buy 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 for 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 v967 67 Below average Below average Below average 22 reviews Confidence 96
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning for long, easy and recovery runs, and rate it 4.8 out of 5.
Durability 79MSRP $150
Overall67Cushioning96Comfort84Appearance80Durability79Value57Confidence96Buy 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 v880 80 Good Good Good 13 reviews Confidence 94
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.2 oz · 27mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning for slow, long runs and walking.
Durability 81MSRP $150
Overall80Cushioning94Comfort90Durability81Appearance76Value63Confidence94Buy 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 for 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 v170 70 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 83
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer calls it comfortable out of the box, with an elastic mesh upper that gives extra toe room.
Durability 75Overall70Cushioning91Comfort89Appearance79Durability75Value63Confidence83Buy 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 v565 65 Below average Below average Below average 6 reviews Confidence 87
2015 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz (men's) · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
One reviewer moving up from the 1080 v4 finds noticeably more cushioning through the sole.
Durability 78MSRP $145
Overall65Cushioning90Comfort82Durability78Appearance71Value62Confidence87Buy 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 for sale.
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New Balance
1080 v468 68 Below average Below average Below average 11 reviews Confidence 90
2014 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz · 30mm stack · 9mm drop
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable, with a flexible, unrestrictive upper.
Durability 71MSRP $140
Overall68Cushioning90Comfort81Durability71Appearance71Value60Confidence90Buy 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 v360 60 Below average Below average Below average 10 reviews Confidence 88
2013 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz (men's) · 30mm stack · 8mm drop
Comfort averages 4.5 out of 5 across ten reviews, and one reviewer cites the cushioning for daily miles on concrete.
Durability 67MSRP $115
Overall60Cushioning90Comfort83Appearance73Durability67Value58Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
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.