Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v12 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 25 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
93/100
“Only downside is the lack of durability—they start to feel flat quite quickly.”
“Can get over 500 miles without breaking down.”
“Average B width fits both wider and narrow feet great.”
“Feels slightly more stable than predecessor but retains balance of cushion and responsiveness.”
“Getting to 40 mile weeks in comfort with previous knee surgeries.”
“Protects your ankle very well because of the way it wraps around it.”
“Comes in a wide, which is rare for a quality shoe.”
“The rocker plus fresh foam makes it pretty responsive.”
“Has a very cushioned but springy ride.”
“The ride is very sturdy, yet comfortable.”
80% 8/10
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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
2024 · 29 reviews
96 Excellent
94 Confidence
2023 · 27 reviews
89 Good
88 Confidence
Fresh Foam X 1080v12 This shoe
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.
5/5
Overall
I think he’s a problem with fabrication!
because I using this shoes ( other versions 9/ 10 / 11 ) has so much time and this time it’s not very comfortable!
Kelle Maia · Jul 18, 2023
20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1080 v10
5/5
Overall
So far, the best in the series. Great feel, good look. I even convinced my 17yr old son to give them a try, and he's been happy (previously worn Pegs).
Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v11
5/5
Overall
This is my third pair of 1080s, after having been a loyal to a different brand for many years. I just bought this pair a month ago. This shoe is durable, as I still use my first pair of 1080s as lawn mowing shoes but they're still in good shape. I put over 600 miles on them. The ride is very sturdy, yet comfortable. It protects your ankle very well because of the way it wraps around it. Currently, I switch between my new pair and my second pair. With each pair I will get close to 500 miles. The last two pairs, I added some inserts after about 400 miles, feels like new. I will do the same with this new pair once I reach that milestone. This is a great shoe.
Rick · Jun 9, 2023
28 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25
5/5
Overall
I love the way this show fits and the color options are amazing. I have a wider foot and my daughter has a narrow foot, and the average B width fits us both great. I'm 51 years old and have had 5 knee surgeries but these shoes have no problem getting me to 40 mile weeks in comfort.
Malissa · Jun 9, 2023
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Bondi 8
5/5
Overall
The New Balance 1080 is my first true pair of daily trainer without a carbon fiber plate. I went through about 4 pairs of the Hoka Carbon X and Rocket X before shifting to the 1080 as a daily trainer. After making the switch, my running had improved and my times are much quicker than they were when I was wearing the Rocket X or Carbon X! The only real downside I have for this shoe is that the colorways are not very interesting, but that's about the least important thing in a shoe.
Grant Kaminer · Jun 2, 2023
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Carbon X
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