New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13
Road · Easy / Recovery · Long run
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| Weight | Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| ClaimedMen | 262 g | 6 mm |
| ClaimedWomen | 206 g | 6 mm |
Sources and measurements
Measurements apply to the tested sample. Size and measurement method can affect the values.
Claimed · Men
Weight: 262 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 · men · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Claimed · Women
Weight: 206 g · Drop: 6 mm
Reference size not stated
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v13 · women · Reviewed 2026-10-10
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About the shoe
A very soft road trainer for relaxed mileage and walking. The 1080 v13 favours comfort over fast turnover; its low toe-box height and limited stability deserve attention when trying it.
- Comfort
- 92/100
- Response
- 70/100
- Stability
- 64/100
- Cushioning
- 88/100
Easy / RecoveryLong run
Independent reviews
Reviewed specifications
- Plate
- None
- Plate construction
- —
- Rocker
- —
- Cushioning
- 4.4/5
- Terrain
- Road
- Roles
- Easy / Recovery · Long run
Manufacturer specifications
- Nominal drop
- Approximately 6 mm, specified by New Balance.
- Midsole
- Fresh Foam X foam.
- Geometry
- Rocker-shaped sole for heel-to-toe transitions.
- Upper
- Close-fitting mesh upper.
- Outsole
- Solid rubber outsole.
- Fit in testing
- Doctors of Running found normal width but a low toe box; heel lockdown differed between testers.
- Test limitations
- RunRepeat found limited stability and energy return despite the soft cushioning.
Sources: New Balance ↗ · Doctors of Running ↗ · RunRepeat ↗