New Balance 880v15 vs 1080v14
Fresh Foam X 880v15 or Fresh Foam X 1080v14? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.
The short answer
Want a sturdy, protective daily trainer? Get the Fresh Foam X 880v15.
Want pillow-soft cushion? Get the Fresh Foam X 1080v14.
Get the Fresh Foam X 880v15 if
- You want more foam underfoot (2.5mm more at the heel)
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
- You need a roomier fit
- You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
Get the Fresh Foam X 1080v14 if
- You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
- You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
- You like a less rigid forefoot
- You’d rather spend $20 less
On the run
Fresh Foam X 880v15: The sturdy, protective trainer. Dense, protective cushioning with a stiff, rockered forefoot that levers you forward. It’s dependable rather than exciting, and it softens a little with miles.
Fresh Foam X 1080v14: The pillow-soft classic. Plush and cloud-soft, with a low drop and a curved toe that keeps you rolling. It’s comfortable at easy paces but isn’t built to go fast.
Specs side by side
| Fresh Foam X 880v15 | Fresh Foam X 1080v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $129.99 (was $165) |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40.5 / 34.5mm* | 38 / 32mm* |
| Drop | 6mm* | 6mm* |
| Weight, men’s | 9.9 oz* | 9.9 oz* |
| Weight, women’s | 8.3 oz* | 8.3 oz* |
| Support | Neutral | Neutral |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide | Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear | Easy days, Recovery runs, Long runs |
| Expected life | 400–500 miles | 400–500 miles |
Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.
Fit
Fresh Foam X 880v15. A squared-off toebox with good toe height, in the widest range we carry: narrow through extra-wide. Lace it firmly to stop heel slip.
Fresh Foam X 1080v14. True to size, but the toebox narrows early, so little toes can rub. Narrow through extra-wide.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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