880 15

The ride is smooth, soft and unhurried, which tells you exactly who this shoe is for. Land anywhere through the foot and the tall midsole cushions the impact well, so easy and steady runs feel protected and comfortable from the first mile to the last. It is a cruiser, not a sports car. Push the pace and the softness works against you: the shoe feels heavy underfoot and there is little snap or energy return to reward a faster effort. Transitions are pleasant rather than quick. Where it shines is holding a relaxed rhythm over distance, when you want the shoe to disappear and just keep you comfortable. Treat it as your easy-day and long-run trainer and it delivers a consistent, no-drama ride every time you lace up.

Cushioning is the 880 v15's headline strength. The stack is generous for a daily trainer, and the foam leans plush and forgiving rather than firm and responsive. That means real protection on long runs and back-to-back training days, where a softer platform takes the sting out of the miles and looks after tired legs. It stays comfortable deep into a run without bottoming out. The trade-off is honest: soft foam soaks up impact but gives little back, so you feel cushioned rather than propelled. If you want a plush, protective feel for logging steady mileage, this hits the mark. If you prefer a firmer, more connected ride that tells you what the road is doing, this will feel too cosseting.

This is a neutral shoe with no medial post or dedicated support features, so runners who genuinely need pronation control should look at a stability trainer instead. That said, the 880 v15 is more settled underfoot than its tall stack suggests. The platform is wide and the base is broad through the midfoot and heel, which keeps the soft foam feeling planted rather than tippy on easy runs. The available wide fittings add to that grounded, stable feel by letting the foot sit properly on the platform. For neutral runners and mild overpronators who just want a secure, dependable daily trainer, the stability on offer is more than enough. Runners needing real structured support are the ones to steer elsewhere.

The upper is built for comfort and mileage rather than a locked-down race feel. A soft engineered mesh wraps the foot with a broken-in, forgiving feel from day one, with no hot spots or break-in period to work through. Padding around the heel collar and tongue is generous, which suits the shoe's easy-day brief and makes it an easy pull-on for long training weeks. Breathability is fine for UK conditions across most of the year, though the plusher build runs a little warm in peak summer heat. Overall it is a comfortable, durable upper that matches the plush midsole and reinforces the 880's role as a reliable, wear-it-anywhere daily trainer.