New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 vs Vivobarefoot Primus Lite IV
Sqwod verdict
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 takes it — 84 vs 74.
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.
- 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 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.
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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