New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
New Balance's flagship cruiser, built on a full slab of soft Fresh Foam X with a gentle rocker. The v14 got a touch heavier and softer than the v13, making it best for easy miles, long runs, and recovery days rather than anything fast. A roomy, plush knit upper makes it an easy shoe to live in every day.
Reach for the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 for everyday training miles, long runs and easy recovery days. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Plush, protective ride for easy days
- Comfortable step-in feel and upper
- Smooth rocker geometry
- Heavier than previous version
- Too soft and slow for workouts
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