New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 takes it — 81 vs 80.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 — Buy if you want a max-cushion, comfort-first daily trainer for easy runs, recovery days and long slow miles.
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — You coach runners who want one shoe for daily miles, workouts and races, without the stiffness of a carbon plate.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
80Score · High
from €136.90
A plush, dependable premium daily trainer that shines on easy and recovery runs — comfort-first, not speed-first.
Our pick 
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
81Score · Medium
from €160
Still one of the most versatile plated trainers you can buy, now softer, bouncier and roomier. It costs more than the discounted Speed 4, and durability has slipped.
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