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New Balance 1080 v15

New Balance 1080 v15 Reviews

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Runners mostly like the 1080 v15's plush, bouncy and responsive ride, better than the older Fresh Foam.

64Signal score
92% positive
12reviews
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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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Updated 11 Nov

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Blog · High-Instep Wide-Foot Shoe Lab – 羽場 広 · summarized

Positive

At 150 km there's almost no loss of cushioning and durability looks excellent. The toe mesh lets water in after ~4 km in rain, and with thick socks his feet got heavy from 10 km. It drains well, though.

Blog · Shuichi Running – Shuichi Hibino · summarized

Positive

Possibly 2026's best-buy jog shoe. Grip is superb, barely slipping on wet asphalt (a surprise for NB). Durability is high: at 520 km the midsole shape and cushioning held and the rubber was only lightly worn.

Blog · Good Housekeeping – Heath Owens · summarized

Positive

A comfy everyday trainer can be your race-day shoe: one pair carried the tester through a full training cycle and the L.A. Marathon. It is more responsive than past versions and holding up well. The soft, high foam isn't for overpronators or supinators.

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What do runners say about New Balance 1080 v15?

Runners mostly like the 1080 v15's plush, bouncy and responsive ride, better than the older Fresh Foam. One returned it because the thick upper is not breathable.

Is New Balance 1080 v15 worth it?

Of the 12 reviews with a clear verdict, 92% are positive, 0% mixed and 8% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning.

Where do these New Balance 1080 v15 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 12 experiences shared on blogs and Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.

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