New Balance 1080v14 First Run Review | Uh Oh...

[@hamoudalnasser]

Thanks for the review. I find it interesting that you found these unstable for longer runs, but the More v5 is your favourite shoe. You find the More, more stable (sorry had to write that)? Is the More firmer? The ground feeling may have just been the outsole that you noticed. I would suggest giving it another try on a longer run, the foam might break in a little, it's still pretty cushioned at the forefoot, though it is somewhat flexible, though less so than the last version. You might also want to try last year's version the v13. It was the softest shoe I ever ran in, almost no stability, but very comfortable for walking and running and not much ground feel, though it was quite flexible.

[@jasonjogs]

The More V5 has a wider platform/base than the 1080v14 which gives them a more stable feel imo. Still putting miles on the 1080v14 so fingers crossed they break in! Thanks for the support.

[@materix1411]

I too love the More V5 and I ran in the Balos yesterday for the first time. You definitely need to try them! Light, ultra bouncy, the upper fits me like a glove (my feet have normal width though, but I'm a size 13) and they complement the More V5 perfectly imo. They are super soft as well, but give you a completely different ride (very agile) due to the lower stack (don't worry - still plenty of foam! Especially if you're a midfoot striker, because the highest point of the stack is under your arch), rocker and the added race foam. Can't wait to run in them again today!

[@LACop-10-97]

Balos or 1080V14?

[@materix1411]

@LACop-10-97 For me, it is definitely the balos. Lighter and bouncier. You can really feel the peba blend foam x and the rocker geometry fits my running style perfectly. I strike exactly where the stack of the shoe is the highest and roll forward very smoothly before I bounce off.

[@jasonjogs]

I really want to try the balos but my wallet says otherwise 😓😓 maybe sometime in the future!

[@jbbonomo_upd]

I have the 1080v13 and needed to size up to US 11 (all my NB's are US10.5)... also have lateral unstability issue... hope it is remedied in the v14.

[@TravisC521]

I had the same issue with the 13. Sprained my ankle twice with them. I got the 14 and all the stability issues are fixed for me

[@jasonjogs]

Yeah since i haven’t ran in the 1080v13 i can’t speak on that but the v14 seems ok! just a little skeptical for longer runs but still testing them! stay tuned 😊

[@io-rj6sk]

wer u getting these intended for easy run shoes? i have the 1080v13 and there just for easy/recovery runs. maybe u shoulda went with the balos instead since my assunption is that the 1080 and the more v5 do the same things, it just depends on the individual if they want that huge stack or just normal stack of midsole. since ur on the larger side it makes sense that u would like the extra stack. for us average size ppl the 1080 does the job would u say more v5 or 1080 is more comfortable for just general standing/walking/on ur feet ?

[@jasonjogs]

So far i think the 1080v14 is more comfrotable than the more v5 for walking/standing around (not as high off the ground as the more v5 hahaha). From a running perspective, i was under the impression that this was new balance’s premium versatile daily trainer (besides balos). If these were meant to be an easy run shoe, I’m a little confused as to why they’re $10 more than the more v5 but with less foam 😂 going to continue breaking the 1080v14 in and putting more miles in the shoe. Thanks for the support and comment!

[@io-rj6sk]

@@jasonjogs well maybe sum ppl can make it work like that but it feels best for me at easy runs. wtf i didnt realize they increased the price from last year! wtf nb! and yeah u shoulda went with the balos if u wanted the elevated daily trainer experience. its an interesting ride for sure

[@Runstrong_Chris]

I wonder if the pinching you got with this is similar to the pinching I got from the Glycerin Max. It's on the right foot predominantly where the shoe's midsole bends inward during toe off. Causes a pinch on the side of the ball of my foot. Really would like to keep it but I have to weigh that vs the possibility of wasting a decent amount of money.

[@i.p2088]

It sounds like it's to narrow for you.

[@Runstrong_Chris]

@@i.p2088 After finding some tips online, I was able to get a better experience with it today. Locked down the laces tighter and applied a runner knot. Didn't feel the sidewall pinching/rubbing with the adjustments.

[@jasonjogs]

Yup i agree maybe a little too narrow for our feet/maybe we loosen the laces or break the shoe in more.