ShoesNew BalanceFresh Foam X 1080 V14

New Balance

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14

New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14. 37mm stack, 285g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection3/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37 mm stack, cushion 5/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 32.8 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 27.0 mm toebox height

99Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability

23Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying

73Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 4.2 mm drop, heel counter 4/5

Full specs

Drop

4.2 mm

Heel stack

37 mm

Forefoot stack

32.8 mm

Weight

285 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.52
Breathability4 BR
Flexibility15.8 N
Heel counter4/5
Energy return58.0 %
Shock absorption142 SA
Midsole softness28.5 HA
Outsole thickness3.6 mm
Tongue padding8.9 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness3.9 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (69.8 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (27.0 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 37 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 69.8 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14?

4.2 mm, with a 37 mm heel stack and 32.8 mm forefoot.

Is the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.52. Solid grip on wet rock.

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run