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Fresh Foam X 1080 v13

Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (96/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.2 oz
Release
2023 Q4
MSRP
$165
Stack Height
37mm heel - 31mm toe
Drop Height
6mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (96/100)

Better than about 94% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 94% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Exceptional (96/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

Rank

Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 97% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 97% of shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (97/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Ranks above 96% of shoes

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Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Value

Above average (82/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 71% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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33%

4/12

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 94% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (96/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 94% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

94%

New Balance

Better than 94% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.

94%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
HOKA Clifton 9
Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability
Newest / Best appearance
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.2 oz M
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
37/31mm
39/33mm
40/35mm
Drop
6mm
6mm
5mm
Release
2023 Q4
2024 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
$164.99 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (97%) Best durability
Excellent (95%)
Very good (80%)
Appearance
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Very good (82%)
Value
Good (71%)
Above average (65%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

23 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Fantastic, get yourself a steal

PavementStomper · Apr 4, 2025

5/5

Overall

I've purchased these as a cheap trainer since the newer edition came out. Since then they have become my favorite easy day shoe. I used to wear nike and when looking for an everyday shoe, the infinity was too firm, the invincible too soft. The 1080 is just in the sweet spot. The new edition sounds good from what I hear, but save yourself some money and buy the older version.

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

Really good trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 27, 2024

5/5

Overall

Really good trainer, very cushioned. Can handle faster pace if needed. Only downside is that it has really bad stability so running on uneven terrain is a bit hard, also takes a bit to break into to.

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

Lovely to run in, sole wears quickly

T'Kent · Feb 7, 2024

4/5

Overall

Feels as nice on concrete as my Brooks Ghosts feel on gravel. But the tread is heading quickly to worn flat at 150 miles.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe but poor durability

Anonymous runner · Jan 27, 2024

4/5

Overall

Feels great out the box but it doesn't last. The foam quickly loses its responsiveness. I can't afford to buy a new pair every month unfortunately. Sub 32 10k runner (female), running 70-80 miles a week (75% in this shoe). Ended up switching to Asics Nimbus- little bit stiffer and much more durable. 

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

Very Solid Shoe

Erek Ross · Dec 21, 2023

5/5

Overall

Nothing unbelievably fancy but is definitely very nice. They work excellently for my easy runs and are very versatile. Can be used for anything from long runs to speed work if need be. I am absolutely in love with the upper knit of the shoe, and everything else is of above average quality. Can be a bit pricey but are definitely worth it, especially if you can get them on sale

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