New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 vs Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 takes it — 80 vs 74.
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.
- Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV — Buy if you want maximum ground feel for lifting, functional training and hard gym floors, and you or your clients are already used to barefoot shoes.
Our pick 
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.
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV
74Score · Low
from €97
The Primus Lite IV keeps the class-leading ground feel of the III in a lighter, more resource-efficient build. Early reviews flag weaker durability and grip, and crowd data is still thin.
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