New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
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.
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 — You coach runners who want one shoe for daily miles, workouts and races, without the stiffness of a carbon plate.
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.
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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