Alo High-Waist Airlift Legging vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 takes it — 84 vs 70.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- Alo High-Waist Airlift Legging — You want a premium, sculpting, sheeny compression legging for strength or studio-to-street wear and accept the price.
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 — You coach neutral runners who want a plush daily trainer for easy and long runs that can still handle a steady pace.
Alo High-Waist Airlift Legging
70Score · Medium
from US$134
A durable, compressive, aesthetically premium legging that rates strongly on product — weaker on brand-service reputation, and a premium price with no pockets.
Our pick 
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
84Score · Medium
from €118
The biggest 1080 update in years: a new supercritical foam makes it lighter, softer and livelier. The forefoot is still narrow and stability is limited.
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