Everything that's WRONG with the 1080 V13 (New Balance)

A rant. A tangent. 7 things that bothered me about the 1080 V13 after about 67 miles in the shoe. I am not sure I will make it to 100. I might have had enough.
DIsclaimer: I say this in the vicdoe but I love New Balance shoes. I loved the Rebel V3 and SC Trainer, two of my favorite shoes in 2022 and 2023. I loved the SC Elite V3 and number 4 is in the mail. I wanted this shoe to be good. I want all shoe to be good. But I have to be honest and I am a bit of a clown so here are my honest silly thoughts.
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[@timsmith7816]

Overall, my experience with the 1080 V13 is nearly indentical to yours. It is the only shoe, the only shoe, I have ever run in that gave me hot spots. Something about the toe box doesn't work for me. I ran in it 6 times and had discomort each time. I then relegated it to a walking shoe. I enjoy it as a walking shoe at least, but don't really need a dedicated walking shoe. With that said, it may certainly work for some runners who are searching for a highly cushioned, very soft recovery day type shoe. Always enjoy the content!

[@elliottmondry1753]

“NB 1080 v 13 isn’t Gladiator.” - The Midlife Runner Best comment about a shoe ever, now I need every shoe to be compared to a movie

[@MidLifeRunner]

heard. From now on.

[@nicholas5396]

Soooo, no green light 😂. First honest review I've seen yet. Based on your movie review I will be passing on this shoe. Thanks for saving me my hard earned money. Not the ShoeTuber we deserve but the one we need! Thanks!!

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 thanks Nick. I’ll let you know when I find a Gladiator

[@nicholas5396]

@@MidLifeRunner ❤️

[@randenlewis152]

Having a minority opinion doesn't make it the only honest reviews. It's just different opinions

[@DaveRuns13.1]

If Jake Paul was a runner.

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 fear the beard

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Thank you for validating my experience: I needed a new daily trainer that could suffice for long runs as well. I’ve always hated the very soft marshmallow-y sink-in shoes, many of which are very high stack to make matters worse. So when the 1080 13 got so hyped up I was mainly focused on the talk about bounciness. I went into my favorite running store (as I always do when in San Diego) expecting to come out with the 1080’s. Instead, I left with the Brooks Ghost Max. I far prefer it EVA foam to the 1080, which made me feel like I was slogging (working harder). I’ll like it even more in v2 which will have a softer formula of their super critical foam used in the Hyperion Max. The roll geometry also happens to work well for me. It’s not a race shoe but my LR’s are going better in it than they were in the Asics Nimbus 25 as well. But the Hyp Max is more nimble and sleek and feels lighter.

[@MidLifeRunner]

You’ve sold me on the Max, Martha !

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Let me know what you think if you try it on!

[@OSUCarol]

Super helpful, ESPECIALLY knowing that you're a huge NB fan. Also lol at "negative 4%" 😂

[@sujidharsugumaran2230]

Had me laughing 8 seconds in with the "they should have called it the negative 4%" comment 🤣🤣

[@Panos_79]

Thanks Andrew for this one, there's nothing worse for a running shoe than to feel joyless.

[@Frichilsasta08]

I want this shoe strictly for my 12 hour hospital shifts. Think these are good for that? I run in the triumph 21s and do speedwork in the speed 3s

[@MidLifeRunner]

They may or may not be too soft for 12 hour shifts and my foot sweats. I personally like the Hoka bondi 7 for walking because the top layer/insole is very soft but outsole A) has a little bit of a wider platform and b) the EVA foam is a little more dense, which I find supportive and more durable

[@shannonsides6017]

The imagery you created in my head 😆😆😆 I’m dreaming of running on a beach, except the beach is actually dirty cat litter and the cat left it’s blessing in the shoe before I started running in it. I loved the 1080 v10 except it caused hot spots, so I’m glad you steered me FARRRRR away from wasting my time and money.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’m thinking the only two shoes I need are the Alphafly for race day and the prime strung for all other types of runs

[@N1kolajen]

Its funny...im still a very novice runner(43minute 5k..and not doing 5k so often).. I find the way the shoes absorb my strike very soothing....my running seems comfortable and it's easier for me to find a pace and just "cruise"...it sounds strange but they feel comforting and the squish has a very satisfying feel...like when you play with a tactile fidget toy(it stimulates your senses)...im not thinking about speed at all here..... I also have the SC Trainers v1 and I find them harder to find the right stride and tempo with...they seem so agressive and busy(I might just need to run with the more)... However im still a very slow runner that is still building up fitness so speed is not my concern..

[@EricS-uf9mv]

There is always a tradeoff between cushioning and energy return/efficiency. As cushioning increases, efficiency decreases. Sure a highly cushioned shoe might feel "soothing", but it's also robbing a TON of energy from your stride... energy you're now wasting overcoming the braking force of the foam (ie.. 'climbing out' of the shoe) instead of devoting that energy towards forward velocity. There's a reason why sprinter spikes are extremely rigid & low stack... so as to lose as little kinetic energy as possible. Even middle distance super spikes have like 1/3rd the stack height normal road racing shoes. Bc regardless of mechanical assist devices & super foams used in the newest spikes, more cushioning always results in reduced efficiency.

[@MidLifeRunner]

thanks for sharing! The SC trainer v1 foam is more dense and bounces back. That shoe, the Nike Invincible, and the Prime x Strung to a degree are all "hybrid" shoes, in my opinion. They can go so but can also "bounce" right back the more you put into them. So, the advantage of having a 1080 v13 is that it prevents you from trying to go faster, even if you're feeling particularly frisky on a day. It is also possible that I need a little more support and that is provided by more dense foam. In the SC Trainer v2, the foam is softer than the v1 so it's a different ride. There's also less stack under foot, so there's less bounce back. I am finding I prefer the bounce back

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

Thanks for the honest review. I like all the 1080 series but only for short runs ( 5-8 miles ) beyond that there are no good as your feet get a hiding 🤔

[@MidLifeRunner]

I wonder if the 1080 foam from previous years was a little less soft

[@andrewfeher224]

Thanks for the helpful review. I do enjoy my SC Trainer V1, Rebel V3 and More V4, but will pass on these.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Love the SC Trainer v1 and Rebel V3. I've got the SC Elite 4 coming in tomorrow. Will give them a whack on the weekend long run and report back

[@skobodabaws8946]

15 seconds slower part killed me😅😅😂😂😂

[@tkwasik]

Anyone have this shoe say it's no good, yet most KZbin reviews say it's very good - well guess we need to stop listening to shoe reviewers that get stuff for free !!!!! Thank you for your honest review

[@iled6319]

I have this pair. Not only does the standard toebox hurt my bunion, the foam is too soft for long runs. My feet just sink into the foam and there's hardly any energy return. Your legs get so tired after running, I don't understand how people like these shoes.

[@craigrwc]

Nice to see you agree with Ben Parkes on this one. I appreciate the honesty. Having to pay out the bones yourself probably helps keep it real

[@MidLifeRunner]

Nice! I didn’t know Ben parkes didn’t get on with the shoe. I’ll have to check that out

[@kuriosites]

I've been trending towards firmer shoes because I don't like feeling like the shoes are sucking energy from me. I retired the Nimbus 25 before its time but I'm loving the Hyperion Max.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Good to know. .i want to try the max

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Ha! See my comment made just now. I also turned the Nimbus into a walking shoe until donating it. You may like the Brooks Ghost Max-especially the upcoming v2 which will have a softer and of course thicker version of its super critical nitrogen infused midsole than the Hyperion Max (which I already love). I even recommend the 1st Ghost Max which is doing fine for my LR’s even with its EVA midsole. The roll geometry is great.

[@livegreatalways]

​@MidLifeRunner just so you know the tongue slides annoyingly everytime. Otherwise the Max is a great pair

[@ricHCarboCarbea]

Did you get a refund even if you have worn them , or you kept the shoes and did not use it anymore

[@MidLifeRunner]

I kept these since I was over 50 miles. If I get a hot spot in the first run or two, I'll send them back. But I'm stuck with the decision to suffer through these to get my money's worth or just donate them. I'm transitioning into more of a forefoot strike so I want to take them out again and see if that makes it feel better.

[@ricHCarboCarbea]

I have a similar experience with the more v3 i just did a 5 mile run i got a hot Spot they did not feel right were warm and npn breathable so i returned hoping they refund me.

[@minghanlim2319]

They launched it here in Malaysia. There was an event, I ran in it on the treadmill for 10 mins and at all paces. BOTH kids as well, reasonably competitive in their Age Group. We all thought it was terrible! They have NB3, E Speed 3’s, Magic Speed 3’s, GT 2000’s and Puma something (daily). Shoes are a bit personal but for all 3 to hate it and at that price …. TQ for your honest feedback!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Good move

[@fatboy5926]

For me (a big guy with bad feet who’s wearing these casually) the only issue is I feel like there is a touch of variance in size. I’m a US13 in a 2e width - I have 4 pairs and I’m convinced there’s a touch of difference in sizing. Mainly the upper. It’s not enough to switch sizes or anything - just an observation. I have bad feet though so 🤷‍♂️ I have seen a couple people say similar. I feel like my all white colour is a touch more roomy. For a big guy like me though walking in these - perfect. Yeah I can see running in these not being the best pick

[@usawcraig1]

I’ve got them and I like them. I’d even buy them again.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I would say you’re in the majority

[@Mosizzle600]

Felt the exact same way about the Fresh Foam More v4. I can feel my PB increasing every time I run in them. So I’ve been chipping away at them with 5 mile runs at a time until they’re close enough to 200mi so I don’t feel bad about donating them or throwing them away lol

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Tried on the More4 once and immediately took them off. No quicksand for me.

[@theghostofpcs2391]

The More v4 is my absolute favourite at the moment. The ride is just so silky smooth, that it disappears on my feet, even though it's an absolute behemoth.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’ve done that. Spite run to get the shoes to a certain mileage. I’ll turn these into work shoes I walk in probably. Not sure if I’ll get hot spots just walking

[@thomasabbottjr]

I LOVE the shoe. I appreciate your honest review though.

[@MidLifeRunner]

It works for a lot of people. Kofuzi . Yowana. Most runners enjoy the cushion. Someone said I was weak . 😂 they could be right. Either way, not for me

[@thomasabbottjr]

@@MidLifeRunner I would definitely NOT say you’re weak. Keep up the great work!

[@williamrosa4839]

Foot length 26cm, what size do you recommend getting?

[@MidLifeRunner]

I don’t know know cm for foot length :/

[@joshuaxruns]

I bought version 12 and felt the exact same way about the energy return. Had 2 pairs and couldn’t give them away faster 😂

[@MidLifeRunner]

Are you tracking how many shoes you’re going through this year for the run streak? I’m trying to run every day for 6 weeks of high mileage and it’s challenging. Very impressive to do 365

[@joshuaxruns]

@@MidLifeRunner I’m not, but I probably should have haha. I do wonder how many shoes I’ll go through. Depends on how much I stretch some shoes.

[@noriskenderi4949]

I could not agree more..it may have taken you 40 miles but i tried these out at Dick's and it took me about 14 seconds to figure out that they suck 😂my feet just kept sinking and sinking...also rebel V3 is awesome...keep up the great work...i believe content creators should give their unbiased opinions like you do...if a shoe sucks just say its not good...also that price is insaneeeeeee

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙏🏼

[@livegreatalways]

I'm liking the 1080v12 a lot. Not sure about the v13 yet. I'm still waiting for NB to put them on sale 😅

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’m curious to go back and try the 12 before they changed to this new formulation of Fresh Foam .

[@livegreatalways]

@MidLifeRunner i heard it was a drastic change. The v12 midsole is much firmer and when I saw it at 50% off, it was a no brainer.

[@dolladollarbill]

🤣So good! And it's so good to finally hear a bad review of a shoe. It's so rare to hear/see a bad shoe review - thanks for saving us some $$$ and the entertainment.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah I’ve heard a lot of the bigger influencers in the space will just not review a bad shoe or do a sidebar with the company to provide feedback privately rather than put them on blast. They’re being classy bc they also work with the companies sometimes. It’s kind. But also, someone should inform or alert the general running audience

[@Frichilsasta08]

Crazy that some reviewers have stated that it has decent energy return lol

[@ianwarner1429]

Timely. I was going to try them but I don’t like too soft.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Glad to save you from running an errand

[@movdqa]

You didn't watch the reviews before buying? Some people love these and some hate them but I'm going to watch a fair number of reviews before spending $165 on shoes. They're max cushion shoes for slow, easy runs where you don't care about how long it takes you to get where you're going. Also, wait until Black Friday to buy shoes. I got a pair of these for $122 at Public Lands on the week of Black Friday, I haven't seen them discounted like this anywhere else but they will be probably down to $100 November 2024. The supply and demand of the 1080v13 seems to be such that New Balance isn't having any trouble selling them at $165.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I rarely pay full price but I love all other new balance shoes, so I rolled the dice on the 1080. I watched a few reviews but it was all positive.

[@randenlewis152]

it's a easy day shoe so it's great for that. Some people try to use for speed runs and then they get disappointed

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

PS I’ve had nightmares like that, except they always also involve me trying to scream and I can’t make any sound. 😮

[@MiracleWarriors]

My 1080 v13 is ok, but it was too expensive for a flat tire cushioning, low durability outsole, and amazingly unstable for an average height of cushioning shoes. But I was disappointed when people were comparing it with the Nova Blast 3&4 .... the difference is that the Nova is actually bouncy while the 1080v13 is a slow running shoes ,unfortunately ,besides its very slow weight for high cushioning shoes. Anyways, I expect that both 880 v14 and More v5 will be better bouncy, non flat tired cushioning, and much more stable neutral shoes.

[@MidLifeRunner]

You nailed it. This was my experience. The 880 being a little more firm is a good bet

[@theghostofpcs2391]

They'd better not ruin the More v5!

[@ludwigrx]

Where is #7? I need it for validation...

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 maybe I should stop the abrupt endings . I apologize

[@irwanchel]

Thanks for the info. I want to buy it at first. But it seems it is not breathable and hot, so i decided not to buy.

[@tomasdalponte733]

New Balance made such a GREAT shoe with de 1080v11 and the Rebels v3 that they need to RUIN them to justify the existence of other 3 shoes. Such a shame. Thanks for the honest review

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah I haven’t run in the rebel v4, but I am hoping that one didn’t get too structured

[@RunMissouri]

Picked these up yesterday. I wont disagree with the soft and slow but they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever run in. No lace bite. No ankle rub. No achilles pressure. Just great fit and feel. I do have narrowish feet though. 6'1" 210lbs. Runner size might affect. The more v4 and invincible dont work for me but these do. This video aligns more with my hate for the novablast. That shoe is over hyped!

[@MidLifeRunner]

They are definitely super comfortable. And definitely more stable than the invincible. I don’t have a lot of experience in the More. I loved the Novablast one and while I am enjoying the 4, I do wish it would return to more nimble and exciting roots

[@supremeleader9872]

+1 most comfortable running shoes

[@FatUglySadMan]

Can’t wait for rebel v4

[@RunMissouri]

Mine showed up today. Snagged them for 20% off from Hibbett Sports.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I’m on the site now but don’t see the 20% off - can’t wait to try these also

[@RunMissouri]

​@@MidLifeRunner must have been a weekend thing. I think they do 15% off new free member signup

[@cityscapes4165]

I’m thinking you need to start rating shoes according to a Ridley Scott film rating system.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Forever in search of Alien

[@seekingUltraNick]

Sounds like my Clifton 8 experience. I mistakenly went for runs in that shoe. I think it’s got about 500 miles on it now, though… mostly office miles 😂 great shoe to wear to work! Running in sand. Or mashed potatoes. No bueno.

[@MidLifeRunner]

my Bondi 7's have at least 700 walking miles on them. My wife comments all the time how ugly they are but it's a point of pride at this point. Work shoes should be ugly

[@snowwalker9999]

I could never fall in love with any of the NB shoes except the Rebel V3. It could be the milkman’s child in the family. The 880 was a good workhorse. Never tried the elite though. Something tells me I shouldn’t consider the 1080V 13 despite all the great reviews. You’re the second reviewer who didn’t like this shoe so far.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I love the Rebel v3. The fuel cell was soft-ish also but bouncy and gave good energy return. This one does the opposite, granted it’s meant for recovery

[@snowwalker9999]

@@MidLifeRunner "Recovery " specific shoes are overrated. I wonder if you really need one. The rebel would do fine for me. For walking well ok, maybe.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Simply CHANGING shoes is good enough for recovery for me!

[@edwinpepito1498]

Novablast 4 or 1080v13 ?

[@MidLifeRunner]

Novablast 4 is one of my favorite trainers of the year. It’s much more stable

[@dbknickerbocker]

As a New Englander your Boston accent was 1080 v13 like, but your explicative tirade right after was peak Boston!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Cheers to Honest feedback all around ! 😂 I love it

[@jnorthingtonjr]

I couldn’t stand this shoe! Glad you agreed. Shoutout to Fleet Feet for letting you test the shoe out and return if you aren’t satisfied.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Fleet Feet! 🦶 that 🧱 and mortar keeping hopes and dreams alive

[@i.p2088]

Great review. Robin Hood 😂😂😂

[@fatboy5926]

An ugly shoe? Jeez I thought as far as New Balance goes - I think they look pretty good 🤷‍♂️ especially compared to some other running shoes too

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 yeah it’s hard for running shoes of that size to look good. Some of them look clean with all white or a gum shoe outsole , but still look pretty clunky

[@xti2020]

I had a feeling it was going to be a lemon just from looking at it in the shop. Too much damn foam.

[@BethGearhart]

About to relegate mine after I’ve got some bizarre arch, toe pain that’s sidelining me

[@MidLifeRunner]

:( I had to relegate mine also. Rarely happens and made worse by the price

[@MidLifeRunner]

Sorry to hear it

[@thewalls7770]

Like running in sand. I feel the same way about the Clifton 7,8, and 9. (I'm a slow learner.) It's like the Sponge Bob of running shoes.

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 I haven’t gone back to Hoka in years

[@ericchevalley]

Damn. This reminds me of a Clifton I tried once. Soft midsole, but that's it. It absorbs and then no energy in return. Nothing. No longer up to par...

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah that sounds about right. I’ve got a Hoka bondi 7 that I converted to a walking shoe and it’s been solid for a couple years now. The top layer of foam of soft but the EVA is more dense and wider underfoot for stability. I actually really like it for walking. The foam in these new shoes are so soft sometimes, I worry about collapsing and aches below the knee

[@KoIhara]

I don’t understand either as to why NB decided to make their midsole profile look like a miscroscopy photo out of a biology textbook.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🤣

[@botrytis_cinerea]

Ending was just cruel again. 😂

[@MidLifeRunner]

7th was outsole durability but I’ll never get the shoe to 500 miles

[@CELane-zv6uj]

Lol I tried a pair of these at the shoe store and knew instantly. I ran back and forth and knew it. The shoe rep was like everybody likes it bro and i told him nope "too soft".

[@MidLifeRunner]

🎯

[@benbauer7866]

Must be because you got the black hole colorway

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 accurate

[@paultimothyL]

The seventh reason was the absolute 'banger' 👍

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 and to think I almost didn’t include it

[@runninguy]

What was number 7 ? 😧

[@botrytis_cinerea]

There isn't one. You must be new around here. Welcome to MidLife Runner City.

[@MidLifeRunner]

You really nai

[@MidLifeRunner]

Actually a lack of outsole durability, or so I've heard. Since I am not taking it to 500 miles, I just omitted it

[@runninguy]

@@botrytis_cinerea - no old boys here . I love Andrew's sense of humour 🤣🤣

[@botrytis_cinerea]

@@runninguyCool. Sure, we all do.

[@jessereyes-cortes1194]

The upper is so hot, it doesn't breath... at all! That said, these are a great walking shoe.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Hottest shoe I’ve ever run in. Easily . Toes losing ml of sweat

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Love the honesty and there is no doubt you are up front with your views on the shoe.. but for me and my purpose this shoe works very well (recovery / Z1 days where the goal is to not let my heart rate go over 121 while still moving) shuffling along enjoying the day throwing out salutations and ensuring my garmin does not record any more fatigue (get out of that amber zone damn you watch) is what for me this shoe was made for and protecting my poor old bones on the way .. ugly .. ok I will give you that a 4 at best. However there are a lot of influencers out there at present that we both admire and follow which are trying to tell us about the emperor's new shoes (cielo x cough) .. so beauty in the eye of the beholder I guess 😁

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 everyone got that shoe for the big release. It’s just as ugly as the alphafly but if it helped me run just as fast, I would totally wear them. Not in public for casual wear but absolutely at a race

[@slavasss2189]

Narrow toe box?

[@MidLifeRunner]

Toe box was okay for me. It’s a bigger shoe. Warm. Sweaty

[@realDougSheppard]

Yah know what, just for this review, I'mma gonna go git me a pair TODAY! Why? 1. To prove that maybe you are right and they WILL make me run slower. Like, in my REAL Zone 2 (thanks Garmin). Plus, how much slower can I really run anyways? 2.To prove to myself that I was SO So so wrong buying those CloudEclipse's several weeks ago. What was I thinking? Could this be any more of a train wreck? Boredom and 43+ years running will do that I guess 🤷 Oh well, there's always my Vibram Five Fingers, the dreadmill and my gazillion pairs of half broken in Altras...

[@MidLifeRunner]

My fault for not leaving a link for people to go purchase 😂 I guess I’m staying away from the ON cloud eclipse - not that they ever go on sale

[@realDougSheppard]

@@MidLifeRunner I bought the 1080's today and I gotta say, walking around in these are probably the most comfortable running shoes I have ever worn. Testing them tomorrow morning on a 7-9 miler.

[@Shevock]

I guess New Balance isn't going to start sending you free shoes now. Lol.

[@MidLifeRunner]

lol - I guess I'll have to buy them like everyone else. Maybe I'll create memberships and do exclusive videos 1-2 times a week for a shoe fund. Like Only Fans but instead of half naked women, it's just me fully clothed talking about running shoes

[@peteryun8379]

Stepping into cat litter lol lol Most of them were how I felt when I bought 1080 V12. At least I liked design of V12 (NOT 13). By the way, Andrew you FORGOT 8.25% tax on top of $165.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Forgot the tax and to include #7! I've heard the same about v12. I tried the More V3 but it was too wide or big under foot so I sent them back. I've got the SC Elite 4 coming in tomorrow but I have heard it's "just a super shoe" - definitely not going to be on the hook for Alphafly money if it's no the Alphafly. We all grieve differently, I suppose

[@peteryun8379]

Haha Hope Elite 4 treats you well. I got my Novablast 4 this evening. Very excited since I loved 3. So, gonna watch your review video one more time. @@MidLifeRunner

[@AndrewCho730]

I feel the same way about more v4.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I tried the 3 but it was really wide under foot so I didn’t try the More v4. Good to know. How’s the running going ?

[@AndrewCho730]

​@@MidLifeRunner coming down with a cold after trail half marathon this past weekend. Skipping all the workouts, replacing them with easy runs this week. hopefully, your training is going well!

[@MidLifeRunner]

@@AndrewCho730 thanks, Andrew. We’ve got a long time before MCM. Next video is going to be the 5 week marathon training plan. I keep forgetting to the bring the camera though, which makes it difficult to post 😂. Maybe next week. We’re surviving. Enjoy the easy running

[@briantimson1397]

Just for clarification, you don’t rate the shoe? 😂😂😂

[@MidLifeRunner]

Man, I knew I was forgetting something 😂

[@JoeFleegel]

So why don't you tell us how you really feel about this shoe? But what were you thinking when you bought the black colorway - it looks like a shoe for Herman Munster. At least a better color would make for a decent, yet expensive, walking shoe.

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 I’m stubborn . I’ll wear them to work . Uglier the better for work shoes

[@a2dazgod539]

Not everybody is in fantastic shape in their 20s and running super fast. There are super shoes for that. The 1080 is not going to be the alphafly. 1080 is for a different group of people. If the 1080 might not be good for what you are looking for, it does not mean that it’s not good for others. I own all the super shoes out there but I still love the 1080 v13 for what it was created for.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I wanted it for easy runs as a soft shoe . It’s too soft for me for it’s intended purpose. That’s for me. I also note when shoes fit too tight or to loose for my size- it doesn’t mean it will for you. But just to be mindful of it. I would prefer any $165 dollar shoe works for the buyer but alas, this one does not for me, which is why I made the video

[@jeremydriggs-qb1ps]

Definitely personal preference and running style! Amazing cushion AND, and, and….decent return! I kept a steasy 7:30/mile pace for a casual 6. Felt great the entire time! Pick your feet up when you run and they won’t feel like you’re dragging in cat litter! 😉. But…the color way’s are old-man worthy!

[@MidLifeRunner]

😂 yeah there’s always a great possibility that my form is not elite or even average . I will focus on not pawing back in the litter next run. Thanks for the tip

[@iputuoka2707]

WHy u didnt like it?

[@MidLifeRunner]

too soft

[@iputuoka2707]

​@@MidLifeRunnerhmm it seems u dont like rebel v4 as well🤔

[@MisterRhul]

Here’s a summary: 😄 - Let's buy the most soft shoe ever! 😠 - Ugh! It's too soft.

[@MidLifeRunner]

More like …. 😃 - let’s buy a soft shoe 😯 - it’s the most soft shoe ever ☠️ - ankles break

[@MisterRhul]

@@MidLifeRunner You watched the reviews first; you knew how ‘marshmallowy’ soft they were

[@Chungdol]

I clicked on this video to hear how someone talks nonsense and talk like a wannabe... I left with a sub and a lot of giggles... thank you.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙏🏼 Just here for entertainment.

[@macoyupadoodle]

I got over the soft shoe craze after wasting my money on the invincible 1 . Personally, the best balanced shoes is from asics, adidas ,brooks , and puma . The only difference between them is how firmish you want them to be.

[@kouvang6256]

Awwww... I really like this shoe bc it's easy to just fall asleep in lol. This is one where you don't care about the work you're cruising listening to some MidLife Live not live. This comments to support the door handles.

[@MidLifeRunner]

🙌🏼 😂 solid brass, baby! LBNL action. Maybe I’ll return to it when I’m not trying 80 mile weeks

[@karatechop]

I agree with you that these shoes are ugly af, but I LOVE them. However, I bought them solely for easy runs the day after a long run or whenever my old man legs are screaming. They're like boring little pillows underfoot but sometimes that's what I need. Outside of marathon training it's hard to justify $165 for a shoe I wear one day a week though.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

hmm…the last thing I want or need when my legs are screaming is a shoe that makes every step feel more arduous. The only very soft shoe I have for days like that is the ON Cloudsurfer. It’s just a soft-in fact divinely comfortable-but it has rebound and no sinking in quicksand.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Yeah my first impression was that it was super solid easy day but not good for much else and for 165, that’s a lot for something 1-2 times a week. But hey, over time, runners gonna run and get those miles in!

[@LuisBecerra79]

😂😂😂😂 keep nagging about the videos ending abruptly 🤦🏻‍♂️. It’s your fault we didn’t get that bonus insight #7 off what is wrong with that shoe 😒😒. Andrew, sorry buy if I see this shoe like the other one I have for $60, I’m buying it 🙈🤷🏻‍♂️😆

[@robsnow2099]

Novablast 3 overrated V13 absolutely amazing

[@user-ly7rg3ll4o]

I genuinely think this pair of shoes look way more entertaining than a lot of other runner shoes 😂

[@hum-dinger2453]

I think the 880v14s will destroy these

[@MidLifeRunner]

I think I need the firmness of the 880

[@jucasaopaulo]

I thought you were Brion Bishop lol

[@MidLifeRunner]

☠️ just googled him. Definitely a more handsome version 🤣

[@LuisRamos-qw1gj]

"I blame the curb for all this nonsense." Are you complaining about 165$. Here the price is 190€!!!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Insanity!! Biggest disappointment of the year, at 190 it would be the biggest of the decade.

[@tav4755]

When im at a race and eyeball my age group competition, i never worry about getting beat by a dude in a new balance.

[@phreshcutphunk]

I'm pretty sure the guy in the NBs doesn't give a shit about you either

[@MidLifeRunner]

lol I'm the guy in the New Balance - and you shouldn't worry about me. Well, I have the SC Elite v4 coming in tomorrow, so we'll see. I'd be the guy in the Alphafly 3 if they didn't make 6 pairs

[@coreyadcock]

So...buy the shoe...😂

[@MidLifeRunner]

2 pairs

[@coreyadcock]

I actually saw that ben parks didn't care for it either. My noosas give me a bit of a hot spot if I run threshold but only in that pace range. I guess everybody is different. I might try it some day who knows, I get along with nb usually too.

[@alexr273]

Not to mention the awful midsole durability

[@MidLifeRunner]

🎯

[@danishsahin5093]

you look like an old Bryce Hall

[@MidLifeRunner]

🎯 🤣 nailed it

[@ThomasLaang]

Fresh Foam is a scam in general. 😅

[@MidLifeRunner]

shots fired! I'm all about that Fuel Cell life. We will see how that PEBA mix comes in on the SC Elite v4 (due in tomorrow - will do a weekend run)

[@cgazlan]

Deleting the shoe in my cart as watching.....

[@MidLifeRunner]

My job here is done.

[@oky9653]

You are wrong dude. I know why you posted this video

[@MidLifeRunner]

Got another one coming tomorrow about all the things I hate about the sc pacer v2

[@katrinaalison2511]

-4% ...they sound like the novablasts! 😝

[@katrinaalison2511]

I did have the v12 and this sounds like the previous version too. I bought them for my marathon and then after the marathon turned them into walking shoes because they suck the fun out of every step.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Shots fired! That’s a good way to put it. I like to at least have the option to pick it up. The SC trainer, the Nike invincible, the prime x strung- they’re mostly easy day shoes for me but if I’m feeling frisky, or just want to get home a little sooner , I can pick up the pace in those

[@katrinaalison2511]

@@MidLifeRunner mm, I agree with that. If I can't have any fun in a shoe, I'm out. I'm guessing I'd like the sc trainer, I'm a big fan of the rebel v3. It's a shoe that's on "the list"... which is ever growing with shoes to try.

[@I_hate_charlatans_like_mkbhd]

I think you're just weak.

[@MidLifeRunner]

I think that is 100% entirely possible. Running 80 miles a week for a month, which is more than I’ve ever done. The legs could be tired and the foot collapsing