Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 6mm drop · 39/33mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance 1080v15 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 29 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the 1080 product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
94/100
“Feels like sinking into the ground with every step”
“Noticeable outsole wear after only 30 miles”
“Extremely soft in the heel and forefoot”
“Super comfy with significantly more bounce than the Nimbus”
“Responsive, soft, and great for long and speed workouts”
“At 50–60 miles per week, they run down pretty quick”
“Durability is low”
“Most cushioned shoe ever worn”
“Excellent response and good fit”
“Solid trainer with a lot of cushioning”
54% 7/13
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the 1080, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 6 reviews
68 Below average
70 Confidence
Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 This shoe
2024 · 29 reviews
96 Excellent
94 Confidence
2023 · 27 reviews
89 Good
88 Confidence
2022 · 25 reviews
97 Excellent
93 Confidence
2021 · 4 reviews
83 Good
81 Confidence
2019 · 8 reviews
58 Bottom-tier
85 Confidence
2019 · 24 reviews
98 Exceptional
96 Confidence
2018 · 22 reviews
68 Below average
91 Confidence
2018 · 13 reviews
89 Good
89 Confidence
2016 · 1 review
75 Decent
46 Confidence
2015 · 6 reviews
68 Below average
77 Confidence
2014 · 11 reviews
70 Decent
84 Confidence
2013 · 10 reviews
58 Bottom-tier
84 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
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.
Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2024
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
5/5
Overall
Most cushioned shoe I have ever worn.
Anonymous runner · Dec 3, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K
5/5
Overall
Excellent response. Good fit! Make me feel fast and not so tired.
Anonymous runner · Nov 18, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Glycerin 21
5/5
Overall
Incredible shoe! So responsive, soft and great for long and speed workouts!
Anonymous runner · Nov 14, 2024
45 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Brooks Glycerin 21
4/5
Overall
I was a big fan of the Gel nimbus 25 and 26 but decided to change things up as I have really enjoyed the rebel v4 and sc trainer v3 as of late. The 1080v14 is super comfy and has significantly more bounce than the nimbus. Stability is much better, but I have already noticed a little bit of wear on the outsole only after about 30 miles.
Anonymous runner · Nov 10, 2024
training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 26
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