New Balance 1080v14

[@naveenbandarage]

Here before the title change

[@RunTommy123]

I like it, tells me all I need to know. Don't drink the Haterade

[@nolanparke765]

What did it say?

[@nathanielr.8468]

BRO I THOUGHT I WAS TRIPPING WHEN I FIRST SAW IT

[@kurniawanhatigoran6786]

1. Experimenting with title 2. Sitting slightly off-center New year, new Kofuzi 🎉

[@boyuzhang2402]

Hey kofuzi, I love the history lesson you gave in the "Fresh Foam X Explained" segment and if it doesn't present you with much more trouble I would love to hear that for other shoes!

[@samuelreynolds971]

I absolutely love the 1080v14!! As a heavy runner, 260, this shoe is all I use for zone 2 and recovery runs. No shoe on the market feels this soft and comfortable at my size.

[@alecnieman8713]

Absolutely love this shoe. I bought it initially for my trip to Japan to walk around in and it quickly became my daily easy runner.

[@lordstalker93]

You mean, the shoes become a daily easy runner? It run by itself?

[@amirulrasyidyussof]

how much you bought in Japan? in Malaysia lowest I could find is USD145. This May I have trip to Tokyo thus thinking if I could wait to buy V14 in Japan.

[@tothetracks]

Great breakdown between the two lines. These days im a short distance runner. Squarely in middle age, 6’,and >200lb. Frankly I would love a reviewer who more accurately matched my demographic. I always have and always will watch your stuff because the analysis is so good.

[@michaeltanel3815]

He's a bit bigger than us (I'm your twin, apparently - late 40s, 200lbs, 6') but I recommend following Chad Zimmerman from BITR. I find I line up well with his opinions on shoes.

[@tothetracks]

@ awesome suggestion. Thanks!

[@thecaptainchas2820]

“I like shoes that are more chaotic.” Kofuzi’s D&D alignment = Chaotic Neutral

[@kofuzi]

Hahaha!

[@markjohnson3737]

Your assessment of the 2 lines is spot on. When I want to head out strictly to log miles I’ll grab the 880’s. Not a very lively foam.

[@Brazil894]

Kofuzi provides some the best reviews and clarifies the nuances between different versions like the v13 vs. v14. Interesting how shoe manufactures approach product tiers and price points. So for example, the 1080 always will have a higher price than the 880. Really good point about how body weight is a big factor on choosing the foam type.

[@antonioct9929]

Kof doing the hard work for NB 😎

[@seanmarshall5569]

I’ve long theorized that NB alternates releases b/w wild and conservative w each new version. The Rebel also follows this trajectory, and it sounds like it may apply here. As always, great work and thanks Ko

[@danielhenry4365]

Love these. As a 270lbs+ guy, I can definitely notice the improved stability and firmness compared to its predecessor the 1080 V13. Not that I really had any issues with the extra softness of the V13, which alot of heavier people have problems with. As a matter of fact, it's still my favorite shoe and now that it can be found for around $80-90, I've stocked up on multiple pairs.

[@illt3ck]

I've got 18 or so miles into these shoes and love them. The outsole is way more durable than it's competitors and I've enjoyed running in this shoe so far.

[@kofuzi]

Glad to hear it’s working for you!

[@marc_e_mcfly1585]

Great video. One of your best, IMO. Excellent NB breakdown!

[@Kaisersozze]

This is a good review, I appreciate really getting into how the foam performs depending on runner type.

[@OrzVanced-oq6wj]

1080v13 still Rocks... Nice review. Greetings from Brazil!!

[@kofuzi]

agree

[@arv1n_kenn3x]

That black ang cream colorways hits 🔥

[@alexandremachado-mw5rj]

I Love 1080 v13 !!!

[@bobwundaye]

Thanks for a great detailed video. I love the v13 and I honestly thought the Balos was going to be the v14... but then it wasn't and there's a v14 now... Haha. I have both Rebel v4 (used as daily) and 1080 v13 (recovery day).

[@skofijak]

Just started 5th pair of More V4, dont need nothing more for most workouts, feet always fresh even after multiple hours, this is what you need when 90kg+ ;)

[@CoreyOnTheRun]

Loved hearing the "history lesson" for this lineup! I really loved v13 and with v14 I'm not as excited about (same as the triumph 22)

[@laalaa99stl]

Loved the NB history lesson. You are one of the few who can do that for us. NB is the worst in terms of inconsistent use of the FF and FC names. But I'm with you on (generally) favoring FC over FF. For uppers why can't NB bring back the incredible knit upper of the SCT1? Fortunately, I have so many shoes now that I have the luxury of waiting for the EVO SL to be my next DT!

[@michaelcaricoo]

@@laalaa99stl because Nike sued them for copyright infringement in 2023 for doing a knit upper on the SC Trainer V1. As well as some other shoes, they said it was too close to Flyknit

[@Brazil894]

@@michaelcaricoo you mean patent infringement? so NB agreed no more knit uppers?

[@michaelcaricoo]

@Brazil894 yes, if you Google nike sues NB you can find all the articles. They also sued Adidas for putting a pod of foam in the prototype of the Primxe X 2, Lululemon for something else and I believe Puma, but I might be misremembering that last one

[@wisconsinscratches4534]

thanks for another awesome review. hope everyone has a good weekend & enjoy your runs.

[@ova_workd_down_unda_payd4192]

I just grabbed these recently. Exactly the same colour way. Good shoe IMO. Im a 6"1 110kg runner US13 2e wide. Id recommend these for larger runners. They are soft enough and give you enough bounce back to be a good daily..... But once again extremely limiting in colours which is my pet gripe with wide shoes...

[@LinuxScouser]

The other gripe I have as someone who needs 4E is the limitation over which shoes I can try. I'm wondering if some of the shoes i would find more comfortable, like the Fuel Cell line never have 4E widths available (I did notice they have 2E at least!) and so I have to awkwardly size up to get a shoe to finally be more comfortable but then it doesn't fit in other ways. So yeah, you're limited on actual shoes and then the colour.

[@ova_workd_down_unda_payd4192]

​@LinuxScouser man i feel for ya. You have almost no options as a 4E. Yeah the fuel cell is the only race shoes I know of that has a wide. But good luck finding one especially in my country.

[@movdqa]

I love the 1080v13 and got them at $77 recently. I'd be perfectly happy to run with them for the next couple of years. Of course I might be pushed into the 1080v14. My issue with the Fuelcell line is that they don't come in 4E.

[@michaeltran2743]

I just got my first pair for $40. But I may gotten a half size too small

[@DarkPa1adin]

Where at Joe's?

[@movdqa]

@@DarkPa1adin Joe's New Balance Factory Outlet (US). They are on sale for $88 this week.

[@stephenfrombrooklyn]

Right on with your idea that heavier runners might appreciate the freshfoam line for daily training purposes. I'm over 200 pounds, running 40 miles a week, and I don't feel good during (or after) a run in a very bouncy, responsive shoe. So, for me, the 880 works better as my daily trainer than most slimmer runners' favorites like for example novablast 5.

[@scotte2213]

Best shoe reviewer hands down

[@jaydenvasquez9635]

I have really been enjoying this shoe for my easy runs/ daily run streak runs.

[@AdrianCamo95]

Really nice shoe. Tried them on in Berlin at the marathon weekend. The fit a bit shorter in my experience. I think what they did with the foam and the geometry was just right

[@michaelcaricoo]

So early that he hasn't changed the name yet

[@MightMike7124]

More series = 1280, I like that analogy.

[@brianflath9037]

I’ve had past 1080’s & enjoyed them. Seems like a discounted 13 would work for me.

[@RK-MODE]

Another great review. Thank you

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Mike.

[@laalaa99stl]

It seems NB is following Saucony's approach of sneaking stability elements into shoes officially labeled neutral.

[@fergusdenoon1255]

I find the V14 way more responsive than the V13, done 200k+ in both and running times and effort back this up for me. V13 is squish and absorbe, V14 squish and pop with a better rocker. Like them both, V14 is way more durable.

[@andreasschwarz4908]

Ah yes, the distinguished NB history to clear up kofuzion among us newbies 🍷

[@canadabear72]

I bought two pairs of the 1080 V13's. LOVE them so much!! But I picked up a pair of the V14's and I think as a running shoe, there's no question it's better. It has slightly more responsive foam and a more appropriate upper. But the V13 is still my go to casual use shoe. Definitely softer and a bit lighter.

[@JM-nu2jg]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it-- but apparently, New Balance doesn't want to. SC Trainer v1 More v3 1080v12 These are all outstanding hits but New Balance keeps changing the formula drastically

[@DadThatRuns]

I love my 1080 V14s, use them for my recover runs and easy runs and then my Rebel V4s for tempo/sprint days. About to pull the trigger on the SC trainers or Elite for before my next half, might just do the trainers since I’ve never ran in a plated shoes before

[@orangetweleve]

2025 01 10 1080v14 hype

[@buntyboomboom2978]

Balos best daily NB has released!!

[@Martha-fluterunner]

The way you describe the cushion as dampening and not giving rebound reminds me of the Nimbus26 I had and other high cushion shoes I’ve tried on. It was a very protective kind of cushion but I got tired of the lack of rebound. That’s why I still prefer the Mach6 and the Hyperion Max2, eg. The former is soft but bouncy without being mushy (which I hate) and the latter-while not as soft-is still more resilient and I enjoy the supportiveness. I enjoyed the Rebel but the last version was just too baggy on my narrowish feet. Speaking as the diametrical opposite of a big, heavy runner BTW.

[@kofuzi]

I think the Nimbus 26 would be a very good alternative to consider to the 1080v14

[@jacobriis7859]

New Balance 1080 is for easy runs. Do not give them a lower score because it will be a little heavier and slower. Durability is important!

[@martindescoteaux9288]

Can I use the 1080 for my first full marathon? Thanks

[@jacobriis7859]

@martindescoteaux9288 Yes you can. A experienced runner would most likely choose something different. This doesn't mean the 1080 is a bad shoe. For your first marathon completing it should be the main goal. Perhaps you can also have another shoe for your faster runs. It's good to mix it up a little.

[@_djsport]

11:23 This is why I still love the Zoomx more than anything else

[@gocarlogo]

Early gang❤❤❤

[@brianway4240]

I've thought the 1080 and Triumph were very analogous. Here's how their evolution has differed. 1080 went from 8mm drop to 6mm. Triumph went from 8 to 10.

[@RunTommy123]

Bring back the Beacon! World's most comfortable running 👟

[@Stashawk]

Kind of leaves us wondering where the Balos fits in here. One of my favorite 2024 set-and-forget long mile cruisers.

[@ksteege]

Hmm very interesting, I kind of moved towards less of the 1080 because of what felt too soft and towards the 880 - but the new 880 coming out in March is also interesting in hat it has a reduced drop and increased stack height

[@kofuzi]

That one will be interesting to see what it ends up being. Does it become more like a Ghost? Or more like an Asics? Or maybe something in between like a Ghost Max

[@tomcruz3774]

One of my favorite videos on youtube is titled DSC 3307

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

I think the marshmellowiness of the midsole in the v13 put off a lot of buyers. I had a hard time selling them in 2024.

[@wildforthecats661]

I love my 13’s, I have two pair.

[@Decisions4u]

For the ride of the midsole, I think body weight plays a big role in how it feels. I weigh 190 lbs and find myself reaching for the 1080 v14's and enjoying it more than my Asics Novablast 5's, Nike Zoomfly 6's, Nike Invincible 3's, Asics Nimbus 26's and Reebok Floatzig1's.

[@aleghise9841]

You gotta try the Neo zen from Mizuno

[@josellorca1593]

V13 the most beautiful

[@kofuzi]

I really liked that version

[@AmBr-y3j]

I tried these shoes for a run, thinking it was going to be something better than the previous models, and I was like, "Meh, that's it?" Seeing how the More V5 was a great improvement to the More V4, I thought the same with the 1080 V14. I guess I was wrong.

[@boti2305]

Ko…I remember the 890 v3-4 that was a success, lightweight daily trainer. The 90 ending was also neutral shoe?

[@jorgemedina9526]

Nice History class!

[@Mondoman8282]

I like the title tbh..

[@kofuzi]

Got a family road trip today, so I stayed up late to get this one done and uploaded. Forgot to change the title from the default of the file name

[@kerry_runs]

New Balance just bring back v10 without the funky heel and we will be happy.

[@celsopneto]

Please do not change video title

[@JapanKarl]

I live in Japan so really hot in summer and cold in winter, I find the v13 foam was really soft in summer but now in winter it’s a bit firmer but still soft, I think the v13 is a great winter shoe for me and maybe the v14 could be a nice shoe for summer. Anybody else feel like shoes can feel very different depending on temperature?

[@brianlin4044]

Can someone remind me of the difference between this line and the balos?

[@adrova]

I also don't get where the balos fits between 1080 and the more.

[@noppadolvashirakovit1620]

So it seems like you enjoy the v13 significantly more than v14?

[@kofuzi]

yes

[@paulcarlson4230]

I want to try the more v5 or sc trainer I am usually a hoka guy or asics which I bought the novablast 3 which I'm sorry I don't like so far, I like cushioned and after long sliw run I still feel ok even if slower pace

[@frankiew1922]

I just bought these did wanna run in them and they felt like they were bombing out. I’m a bigger guy so maybe that’s to be expected. There are definitely better models for heavier runners, the more v5 and sc elites work way better for me.

[@JDeezle21]

Check out an On Sale Under Armour UA Infinite Pro v1 (not Elite v1)

[@rafaellamarche4273]

1080v10 was almost perfect

[@kofuzi]

people freaked out about the heel counter on that shoe, but I found it enjoyable

[@Manuel_1808]

Hi. The Nb 1080.....!!!! Yeah!!!!. Like to Kofuzi. Happy Friday.

[@RunnerWil]

lol again just ran in mine this am, I love them

[@MrJoeBangkok]

Good evening from Bangkok

[@slavasss2189]

Sawatdee khrap from Russia 😊

[@alekzyhen]

Here goes kofuzi again making our wives angry for this nice shoe 😂

[@laalaa99stl]

Titles? We don't need no steengkeeng titles! 🙂

[@akwk2712]

Looks and colourway are so similar to The Balos, has anyone ran in both?

[@kofuzi]

They’re part of the same family (Fresh Foam X). It’s a new shoe that I think is a bit of an outlier. It’s kind of like they couldn’t decide what to do with the 1080 so they made two shoes with one becoming the 1080v14 and one becoming the Balos. It’s kind of a 1080v13 but with more foam. Or a slimmed down More v4 It’ll be interesting to see if it makes it to a v2

[@DavidKeyson]

1080 V14 vs Nova Blast 5?

[@erickthekiller1234]

2025 01 10 11:17

[@DeeDeeDanone]

Why does the 1080 cost substantially more than the More when it has.. less?

[@kofuzi]

I don't have any information as to why, but if I were to speculate on a reason, I'd say it has something to do with the idea that pricing is complex and generally not directly correlated to cost of materials

[@JakeAllen-w7k]

Really? Mine feel really responsive to me

[@kofuzi]

different runners can certainly perceive things differently. softness is one of the most subjective things about reviewing running shoes. there is so much variability in opinion. one thing I recommend to people is to find a reviewer who tends to like the same shoes you do, and then start with that person when looking for new shoes. it doesn't have to be (and shouldn't necessarily) always be me

[@steevie76]

Year-Month-Day vs. Month-Day-Year

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for letting me know. Updated it from the file name to a proper title

[@anonyme1795]

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