New Balance More v6 vs 1080v15

Fresh Foam X More v6 or 1080v15? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want cloud-soft cushioning at a fair price? Get the Fresh Foam X More v6.

Want the softest cushion we carry, in a light package? Get the 1080v15.

Get the Fresh Foam X More v6 if

• You want more foam underfoot (4mm more at the heel)
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You prefer a lower drop (4mm vs 6mm)

Get the 1080v15 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You need a roomier fit
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.6 oz
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (6mm vs 4mm)

On the run

Fresh Foam X More v6: Cloud-soft, low-drop max cushion. Cloud-soft and super thick, with record-setting shock absorption on a wide, stable base. Best for recovery days and easy jogs, and fine for long runs if you don’t push the pace.

1080v15: The softest, lightest max cushion. A big change. New Balance’s new foam is the softest of any shoe here in lab tests, noticeably bouncy and much lighter than the v14. That softness can feel a little unstable for runners who need support.

Specs side by side

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 More v6. True to size but narrow and low-volume in the standard width, so consider the wide. Wide and extra-wide available.

1080v15. True to size. Reviewers disagree on width, with some calling it roomy and others narrow, so try it on. The heel can slip on turns.

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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