New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 vs Nike Pegasus 42
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 takes it — 84 vs 81.
Both are strong — the call comes down to what you prioritise:
- 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.
- Nike Pegasus 42 — You coach beginner-to-intermediate athletes who need one dependable, cushioned neutral trainer for daily easy mileage.
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.
Nike Pegasus 42
81Score · Medium
from €94.90
A dependable, well-built neutral daily trainer that nails comfort and durability but rides average — a safe workhorse, not an exciting one.
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