Adidas Pureboost 5 vs New Balance 1080 v15
On paper, compared with the Adidas Pureboost 5, the New Balance 1080 v15 is 15 g lighter, ₹5,000 pricier, Ride +0.5.
 AdidasPureboost 5 |  New Balance1080 v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.67 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹12,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 245 g |
| Heel stack | – | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 34 mm |
| Drop | – | 6 mm |
| Foam | Light Boost | Infinion |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | wide | standard |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | Best under 90 kg; works above 90 kg with lower durability |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Balanced, bouncy Light Boost with good energy return · Bounce is still there at slow paces · 10/10 step-in comfort · Thin, breathable upper · Spot-on heel lockdown and snug midfoot · Wide, stable forefoot for beginners · Expected 600–800 km durability · Excellent value under ₹6,000 | Fun, jelly-like Infinion ride from 5 km to 30 km · More stable than the 1080 v14 · Light for its stack, about 240 to 250 g · Durable upper that will not tear easily · Premium tongue, heel padding and collar · 800 to 1,000 km expected under 90 kg |
| Cons | Can feel flat after about 18 km at slow pace · Traction a bit lower than premium Adidas models · Lower stack than premium daily trainers · Not worth the ₹12,000 retail price | Thick upper is less breathable than other super trainers · Upper feels neither premium nor soft · Forefoot narrower than the v14 · Hard to find online in India · Expensive at ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 · Lower durability above 90 kg |
| Avoid if | Avoid it at the ₹12,000 retail price, or if you need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces. | Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Pureboost 5
The Pureboost 5 is one of the best daily trainers you can get under ₹6,000, with balanced, bouncy Light Boost that stays fun even at slow paces. Grab it under ₹6,000; it is not worth the ₹12,000 retail price.
Avoid if: Avoid it at the ₹12,000 retail price, or if you need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces.
Read reviewNew Balance
1080 v15
It is one of my top 5 long-run shoes of the year and my favourite among them. I would not pay ₹15,000 or more for any shoe, so buy it on offer; on a tighter budget the Novablast 5 at ₹10,000 gives most of the fun.
Avoid if: Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch.
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