New BalanceFresh Foam X 1080 v14
Long runs, easy days, walking miles, or casual wear — the 1080 v14 makes comfort feel effortless from step-in to cooldown.
Soft, smooth, and dependably cushioned, it remains New Balance’s gold standard for everyday comfort.
Details
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 delivers the signature plush ride that made it a bestseller, now refined with enhanced stability, improved forefoot response, and a sleeker on-foot feel. Its updated Fresh Foam X midsole features raised sidewalls for a more centered, supportive platform, creating soft landings and a naturally guided stride whether you’re logging daily miles or spending long hours on your feet.
Durability and smoothness come together with a reworked outsole that places rubber more intentionally across high-wear zones, while added forefoot stiffness provides a snappier toe-off to keep transitions lively. Up top, the engineered mesh upper balances performance fit with breathable comfort, making the 1080 v14 equally suited for running, recovery, and all-day movement.
With premium cushioning, adaptive softness, and a modernized fit, the Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 is built to be your reliable daily go-to—effortlessly comfortable, highly cushioned, and undeniably versatile.
MIDSOLE
- Fresh Foam X with Bio EVA delivers plush cushioning for a soft underfoot feel.
OUTSOLE
- Rubber compound provides a durable grip with additional material in high wear zones.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh enhances airflow and provides a richly textured dependable fit.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Slightly high for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably low for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.9oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (54th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 39mm | 38mm | Higher (57th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 33mm | 31mm | Higher (70th percentile) |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Price | $165 | $160 | Typical range (61st percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 6mm midsole drop is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 8mm (n=67).
- Its 33mm forefoot stack is 2.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).
- At 9.9 oz, its listed weight is 0.3 oz above the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database (9.6 oz).
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