New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 Reviews

At 500 km, a 210 lb runner finds the 1080 v13 great for comfortable slow miles, with minimal wear: built to last.

A runner loves the 1080 v13 as very comfortable and easy to wear.

A big redo over the v12: a new upper that no longer loosens, slightly better rain grip, and very little wear at ~80 miles. The upper runs a little hot.

A runner uses the 1080v13 in 2E width and finds it fits great when New Balance's standard width is too narrow.

With about 300 miles in the shoe, mostly easy and recovery runs plus long runs up to 15-16 miles, it felt very comfortable and soft without feeling mushy or changing their stride, and the foam held up well. The outsole rubber wore down on the outer side from heel striking, there is no pop for faster running, and it is the priciest in its class. They suggest it for easy days, recovery and everyday wear, and a firmer shoe for anyone wanting speed.

After foot surgery and many returned shoes, finds the 1080 v13 a miracle: the most comfortable, cushy shoe they have had, letting them walk pain-free all day without orthotics.

Tested in cold, wet conditions, it proved very comfortable, with a hugging upper, no heel slip or hot spots, good grip and a noticeable weight drop from the previous model. They disliked the extremely soft foam, which made an easy effort show up about 15 seconds per km slower on the watch and sapped energy, the poor cornering stability, the narrow standard width and the high price. They see it as an easy or recovery shoe only and would not keep it.

Ninth 1080 since the V9 and rates the V13 the best, citing a perfect fit and lightness.

Finds the 1080 v13 almost spongy and very soft, like a max-cushion shoe, with a seriously comfortable upper; after a first 7-mile run their feet, ankles and knees were a little sore.

A first 9-mile run in the 1080 v13 felt ideal for their forefoot stride; it fits true to size and slightly snug, and they could pick it up to about 7-minute miles and found it great again on an easy hour.