Catalogue/New Balance/Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
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Premium Daily Trainer
90Score

CoreScore breakdown

3,200 reviews · 38 expert tests

Comfort93
Durability86
Performance87
Value82
Fit accuracy91

New Balance

Fresh Foam X 1080 v14

Lighter, softer, smarter.

Weight

279g

Heel drop

6mm

Stack

38mm

roadtreadmillReflectiveRemovable insole

Best for

Easy runsLong distanceDaily trainingWide feet

Not ideal for

Speed workMinimalist runnersTrack sessions

Best price

$165

RRP

$165

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Verdict

The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 is one of the top-rated premium daily trainer in our database, scoring 90/100. It excels for easy runs and long distance. Most users highlight 4 width options. The main trade-off: not the most responsive.

01

Lab measurements

Weight

279g

UK size 9 men's

Heel drop

6mm

Moderate

Heel stack

38mm

Forefoot stack

32mm

Midsole hardness

22HC

Very soft

Energy return

65%

Higher = bouncier

Toebox width

96mm

Breathability

80/100

Outsole grip

78/100

Flexibility

54/100

Heel counter

2/5

Ankle hold

Sustainability

22%

Recycled content

02

Fit guide

Sizing specs

SizingTrue to size. Four widths. Generous toebox makes it a crowd-pleaser.
Size rangeUS 5.5–16
Width optionsB, D, 2E, 4E
Arch supportneutral
Removable insoleYes
Orthotic readyYes

Best for

Easy runs
Long distance
Daily training
Wide feet

Not ideal for

Speed work
Minimalist runners
Track sessions
03

Price tracker

7-month price history

$165
Oct
$157
Nov
$140
Dec
$165
Jan
$150
Feb
$165
Mar
$155
Apr

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$165
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$170

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04

Construction

upper

Hypoknit upper

midsole

Fresh Foam X (updated compound)

outsole

Blown rubber

insole

OrthoLite sockliner

heel Counter

External TPU clip

lacing

Traditional

05

What people say

3,200

Reviews

38

Expert tests

91

Sentiment

What people love

4 width options
Plush Fresh Foam X
Lighter than v13

Common complaints

Not the most responsive
Expensive for a daily trainer
Limited outsole coverage