The 1080v15 takes a massive evolutionary leap forward with its new Infinion supercritical midsole. Packing nearly 40mm of plush stack into a 261g build with a smooth 6mm drop, it trades sluggish EVA mush for energetic rebound that makes recovery miles feel genuinely effortless.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You are looking for an aggressive, snappy tempo shoe for fast track intervals. The 40mm non-plated chassis is engineered for plush daily recovery, not quick turnover.
You prefer a firm, grounded, traditional EVA ride with high trail tactile feedback. Infinion foam isolates road impacts thoroughly, delivering an ultra-cushioned pillow ride.
You need a rigid medial post to correct severe rotational overpronation. The 1080v15 relies on broad platform geometry and neutral guidance rather than stiff posts.
Buy it if
You want premium, luxurious underfoot comfort that keeps joints fresh after heavy blocks. 39.9mm of supercritical Infinion foam absorbs high impact forces with top-tier rebound.
You found previous EVA 1080 versions too heavy, bottomed-out, or sluggish. The 261g build and lively supercritical foam compound deliver a vastly livelier ride.
You want a plush, accommodating Hypoknit upper that gently accommodates foot swelling. Engineered Hypoknit stretches seamlessly around wide forefeet without creating hot spots.
What the community says
Synthesized from 17 wear-test videos and 185+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=19
Stack height isolationModerate
39.9mm of soft stack limits ground feel, making sharp curb hopping feel disconnected.
- n=16
Warm knit upper in summerModerate
Plush tongue and collar padding retain heat during intense midday summer workouts.
What changed from the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13
Every number is recomputed from both records' hard specs and axis scores — no hand-written deltas.
- Weight
- 261 g → 261 g0 g
- Heel stack
- 38 mm → 39.9 mm+1.8999999999999986 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 32 mm → 33.9 mm+1.8999999999999986 mm
- Drop
- 6 mm → 6 mm0 mm
- List price
- 165 USD → 170 USD+5 USD
