New Balance

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)

Better than about 98% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 98% of shoes.

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Overall

Exceptional (98/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Comfort

Exceptional (99/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Value

Good (79/100)

Value ranking

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Good (79/100)

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60%

6/10

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 98% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (98/100)

Maximalist Shoes

Better than 93% of 414 maximalist shoes ranked.

93%

New Balance

Better than 98% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.

98%

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
9.2 oz M
7.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
39/33mm
37/31mm
37/29mm
Drop
6mm
6mm
7mm
Release
2024 Q4
2023 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$164.99 Lower MSRP
$165
$175
Best price
$129.96
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (93%)
Comfort
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Excellent (96%)
Good (78%)
Cushioning
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Above average (61%)
Durability
Excellent (95%)
Excellent (97%) Best durability
Above average (64%)
Appearance
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Exceptional (97%)
Good (73%)
Value
Above average (65%)
Good (71%)
Good (75%) Best value
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Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

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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

Running on marshmallows!

Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2024

5/5

Overall

Most cushioned shoe I have ever worn. 

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