New Balance

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

The plushest daily trainer — Fresh Foam X midsole delivers a cloud-like ride for long-distance comfort.

★ 4.7 / 5 $160
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Our Review

The New Balance 1080v14 is the ultimate comfort shoe for runners who want their daily miles to feel like running on clouds. The Fresh Foam X midsole is New Balance's softest and most responsive foam, and the Hypoknit upper wraps your foot in a seamless, sock-like fit. The strategic rubber outsole provides traction where you need it while keeping weight down. If your priority is comfort on runs of any distance, the 1080v14 is the answer.

✅ What We Like

  • Plushest ride of any daily trainer
  • Hypoknit upper fits like a sock
  • Available in wide and extra-wide
  • Excellent for long runs and recovery

⚠️ Worth Noting

  • $160 is at the top of the price range
  • Soft ride may feel unstable for some
  • Not designed for speed work
  • Outsole coverage could be more extensive

Key Features

  • Fresh Foam X midsole
  • Hypoknit seamless upper
  • Strategic rubber outsole
  • Ortholite sockliner
  • 6mm heel-to-toe drop
  • Available in wide widths (2E, 4E)

Specifications

CategoryPremium cushioned trainer
CushioningFresh Foam X
Drop6mm
OutsoleStrategic rubber
UpperHypoknit
Weight10.2 oz (men's)

Best For

  • Cushioned
  • Long Distance

Reviewed by Marcus Webb, Outdoor & Active Editor

Weekend warrior, garage tinkerer, and the guy who actually uses the gear before writing about it. If it belongs outside or in motion, it's his beat.