New Balance
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
B
Ranked #13 in Running Shoes
Backed by 3 cited sources
Covered by 3 outlets
One of the softest, most pillow-like cushioned trainers tested - excellent for easy miles and recovery jogs - but a wider forefoot base added for stability instead reads as unstable and lacking direction, and the shoe gained noticeable weight over v13.
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Key features
- ✓ 40mm heel stack / 5mm drop
- ✓ Fresh Foam X cushioning tuned for softness
- ✓ Premium, highly breathable upper
- ✓ Best suited to easy/recovery runs rather than pace work
The sources behind this ranking
3 cited sources cover New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14. Here's the stance each one takes.
A 2 B 1
B 
Believe in the Run "Crushes at Cruising" - an excellent, dependable easy-run shoe with a smooth, well-supported ride. A Read → R 
Run to the Finish "Long Run Love Even After 200 Miles" - praised for exceptional durability and a trustworthy, soft ride. A Read → R 
RunRepeat Lab testing shows one of the softest midsoles reviewed, but a broad forefoot base intended for stability lacks directional support and adds weight over v13. B Read →