Verified / Training apparel · Updated 17 Oct 2026
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
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.
Tracked low €90
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Should you buy it?
Buy it if…
You coach neutral runners who want a plush daily trainer for easy and long runs that can still handle a steady pace.
Skip it if…
Your clients need stability or a roomy forefoot: try the 2E width or a stability shoe instead.
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248 reviews · 4 platforms
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Value / Deal
Crowd & price figures from public sources, as of 17 Oct 2026. Live aggregation is rolling out, so figures may change.
The Fresh Foam X 1080v15 swaps the EVA-based Fresh Foam for Infinion, a supercritical foam and a first for the 1080. RunRepeat scores it 91/100 and measured it about 10% lighter than the v14 at 255 g, with a much softer midsole and forefoot energy return above the category average. RTINGS agrees the heel is far bouncier, though it found the forefoot can feel firmer late in long runs.
The trade-offs are fit and support. The forefoot is narrow and elongated, breathability is weak and stability is limited, so it suits neutral runners best. The German RRP is about €180, but specialist retailers already list it from about €118.
Compared with the 1080v14, the v15 is lighter and livelier thanks to the new foam, with a similarly narrow forefoot.
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