New Balance

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

Ranked #13 in Running Shoes

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The Fresh Foam X 1080v14 is praised for its soft, plush feel and great fit, making it a great everyday trainer for long runs.

Consolidated from 10 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

5 positive sources
3 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Comfortable but less responsive than the best neutral shoes.
Flagged 13 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Soft, plush feel
✓ Great fit
✓ Comfortable ride for long runs
✓ Plush premium daily trainer
✓ Comfortable, well-padded upper that wears gracefully

✗ Less responsive than top neutral shoes
✗ The very soft Fresh Foam X midsole creases early
✗ Loses some pop past 300 miles

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 8 articles, 1 video review and 1 community source

5 positive sources

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Can’t wait to start running in my fresh foam 1080v14🤩 the comfiest wide foot shoes & they have xwide if needed! @New Balance #running #widefeetfriendly #widerunningshoes #run #fyp Comfiest Wide Foot Running Shoes: New Balance 1080v14. Discover the ultimate comfort with New Balance fresh foam 1080v14, perfect for wide foot runners. Enjoy your runs! #running #widefeetfriendly #widerunningshoes.

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CorrerJuntos Abraham Márquez Rodríguez · reviewer

The New Balance 1080v14 is the ideal choice for the intermediate runner who is starting to do long runs of 15-20 km or preparing for a first half marathon. The Fresh Foam X midsole is one of the softest and most cushioned on the market, but without that sinking feeling of other maximalist shoes. It feels plush but with surprising responsiveness.

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Tom's Guide Article

I rated the New Balance 1080v14 as one of the best running shoes available, and while there are some welcome updates to the 1080v15, there are some aspects of the older shoe I miss, and the 1080v14 is now popping up in sales.

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Find My Footwear Paul Freary · reviewer

The 1080v14 changes this and I think it’s a little bit better for it.

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RunToTheFinish Article

100% this is going on our list of best long run shoes !

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3 mixed sources

CNN Underscored Michelle Rae Uy, Carolina Gazal · reviewer

These very comfortable and supportive New Balance shoes are second only to the Bondi 8 when it comes to standing-all-day footwear.

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GearLab Nathaniel Bailey · reviewer

They feel like your feet are sinking into a mattress, but they can be unstable for some and heavy

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Road Runner Sports cameronheimberger8951 · owner · Mar 2025

Just got the 1080v14 and i love them.

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #13 of 17 on our running shoes tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 10 independent outlets.

None of the 8 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Less responsive than top neutral shoes. The very soft Fresh Foam X midsole creases early. Loses some pop past 300 miles.