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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 Reviews

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Very plush for recovery and slow long runs, but some find it mushy at faster paces.

87Signal score
63% positive
60reviews
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Updated 13 Nov

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Blog · Men’s Fitness UK – Kieran Alger + Steve Wright · summarized

Positive

Super-plush, protective comfort for easy and recovery miles. Kieran found it less lively and versatile than the v12. Steve says it's still his favourite trainer after 400 miles, with no upper splitting and good tread.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 10, 2024 · summarized

Positive

A runner logged more miles in the 1080v13 than any other shoe during their last marathon cycle.

Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 28, 2023 · summarized

Positive

Ran a first marathon in the 1080 v13 and has only good things to say: very soft and leg-protecting for most of the race, though the cushioning felt flatter from about mile 23.

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What do runners say about New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13?

Runners describe the 1080 v13 as very soft and plush, loved for easy, recovery and slow long runs. The softness is also the main drawback: some find it mushy, unstable or short on energy return at faster paces. Durability is mostly good, though a few report early wear, and some find the toe box snug.

Is New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 worth it?

Of the 60 reviews with a clear verdict, 63% are positive, 15% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is blisters.

What are the most common complaints about New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13?

The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (1 review), narrow fit (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: After 220 km including a marathon, a runner got a black toe and lost the nail despite sizing up a full size.

Where do these New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 60 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, 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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