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.

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

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.

Several testers ran roughly 40-50 km in it, mostly easy runs up to 90 minutes, and found it a very good recovery shoe. They liked the plush, soft cushioning, padded upper, true-to-size fit and low weight for a max-cushion shoe. They disliked the lack of bounce at faster paces and late in a 90-minute long run, where the soft foam felt energy-sapping, and noted a little less stability. It suits easy daily miles, not varied training.