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Fresh Foam X 1080 15
★ 90d low Tracked daily
Best price todayLowest tracked · 90d
£102.00£170.00−40%
at Greaves · 28% under 30d avg
90D Low£102.00
30D Avg£141.66
RRP£170.00
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- 01GreavesLIVE£102.00£170.00−40%
- 02DirectSports13d ago£124.95£170.00−26%
- 03DecathlonLIVE£139.99£170.00−18%
- 04GreavesLIVE£155.00£170.00−9%
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The Fresh Foam X 1080v15 is New Balance at its most comfortable: a premium, max-cushioned daily training shoe built to soak up easy miles and long runs without ever feeling harsh. This is the brand's flagship cushioned trainer, and the pitch is simple. You get a big, soft slab of Fresh Foam X underfoot, a smooth heel-to-toe roll and a knit upper that feels more like a slipper than a race shoe. At 261g it is not light, and it is not trying to be. It is a neutral running shoe for runners who put comfort first and want one dependable pair for the bulk of their weekly mileage. We rate it as one of the best plush daily trainers you can buy right now, especially if your legs like a forgiving landing. It will not thrill you at pace, but for recovery days, steady runs and marathon training blocks it is hard to fault.
Key features
- Fresh Foam X midsoleGives you a deep, soft landing that soaks up impact and keeps your legs fresh on long runs
- Plush knit upperWraps your foot like a sock with almost no seams, so hot spots and rubbing are rare
- Rockered geometryRolls you smoothly from heel to toe so the transition feels natural at easy paces
- Multiple width optionsLet you dial in the fit properly if standard shoes pinch or swim on your foot
- Tall 37mm stackPuts a serious layer of cushioning between you and the road for maximum protection
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Runners who want one plush, dependable shoe for the bulk of their weekly easy miles
- Marathon trainees who need a protective trainer for long steady runs
- Heavier runners and heel strikers who want maximum impact protection
- Anyone who prioritises out-of-the-box comfort and a roomy, forgiving fit
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Fit & sizing
The 1080v15 fits true to size for most runners, so order your usual New Balance size and you should be fine. The knit upper is soft and gives a snug, sock-like wrap through the midfoot with a heel hold that locks in well once you cinch the laces. The toe box is a touch more generous than a race-day fit, leaving room for toes to splay on longer runs, and New Balance also offers this shoe in multiple widths, which is a real bonus if standard-width shoes pinch you. If you are between sizes or plan to use thicker socks, sizing up half a size is sensible, but most people will not need to. Runners with very narrow feet may want to try the standard width first before reaching for a narrow, since the plush upper takes up some of the volume. If you found the previous 1080v14 roomy, expect a similar feel here.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
The ride is soft, smooth and unhurried. You land into a deep cushion of foam that takes the sting out of every footfall, then roll forward on a gently rockered geometry that keeps the transition feeling natural rather than pushy. This is a shoe that rewards a relaxed, conversational effort. Hold an easy pace and it feels plush and protective, mile after mile. Ask it to run fast and the softness works against you a little, since there is not much snap or energy return when you try to pick up the tempo. That is the trade-off you accept with a cushioned trainer like this. For the runs it is designed for, steady aerobic miles, the ride is genuinely lovely and stays comfortable deep into a long session.
Cushioning
Cushioning is the whole point of the 1080v15, and it delivers. With a 37mm heel and a 30.6mm forefoot stack, there is a serious amount of Fresh Foam X between your foot and the road, and it leans soft rather than firm. The payoff is protection: on long runs and recovery days your legs stay fresher because the foam is doing the work of absorbing impact. Heavier runners and heel strikers in particular will appreciate how much the shoe cushions each landing. The flip side of a soft, tall stack is that it can feel a little vague and disconnected from the ground, so if you want road feedback this is not the shoe. For soaking up miles in comfort, though, few daily trainers do it better.
Stability
This is a neutral running shoe with no medial post or dedicated support structures, so it is aimed at runners with a fairly efficient gait. That said, the tall, soft stack is not the most inherently stable platform, and mild tippiness can creep in on tired legs or uneven surfaces. New Balance widens the base and shapes the midsole to help, and for most neutral runners it feels planted enough on the flat roads it is built for. If you are a mild overpronator or you simply like a shoe that holds your foot on rails, you may find the softness lets your ankle move around more than you would like. In that case a stability trainer will suit you better than the 1080v15.
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