New Balance 1080 Running Shoes Reviews

The 1080 is the premium cushioning running shoe from New Balance. Latest models use the company's softest compound, the Fresh Foam, to deliver a soft, luxury ride that is especially appreciated by heavier-set runners.

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Weight
9.2 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 is a highly cushioned daily trainer that will feel soft and bouncy on your feet. It’s a great all-around shoe that can handle high mileage along with the...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
Weight
10.3 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 1080 v12 is a long-distance trainer designed for any runner wanting to log big miles. It works for almost every workout. However, the redesign falls flat on performance.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9.3 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 1080v11 is yet another great cushioned offering by the American brand. With plenty of cushion for long runs, it's still peppy for the moments you want to pick up the pace.” Read expert review
Michael Mason-D'Croz
Long distance runner, shoe expert.
Weight
9.5 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The New Balance 1080v10 is a high mileage neutral trainer designed for runners looking for maximum protection with a fairly firm ride.  ...” Read expert review
Thomas Caughlan
Ultrarunner and 10-Year Running Shoe Tester
Weight
10.60 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Once again the 1080 appears to be a very promising premium cushioned daily trainer, but misses the mark. Changes to the geometry of the midsole which promised to soften the shoe unfortunately...” Read expert review
Jim Coulson
Fast Road and Trail Runner. Career Firefighter.
Weight
10.80 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Fresh Foam 1080 v7 is once again filled with potential. Unfortunately the Fresh Foam cushioning still felt to firm and the upper, although slightly improved from last years model, still caused...” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert
Weight
10.30 oz.
Drop
9 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Fresh Foam 1080 is filled with potential. Unfortunately the Fresh Foam cushioning still felt to firm and the upper caused rubbing issues on the inside of my foot.” Read expert review
Sean Felty
Long Distance Runner, Neutral Shoe Expert