New Balance 1080 v14 vs New Balance 1080 v15
On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v14, the New Balance 1080 v15 is 55 g lighter, Ride +1.
 New Balance1080 v14 |  New Balance1080 v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | – | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 300 g | 245 g |
| Heel stack | – | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 34 mm |
| Drop | – | 6 mm |
| Foam | Fresh Foam X | Infinion |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | – | 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 runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Premium mesh upper you feel at step-in · Soft and comfortable but firmer and more versatile than before · Stable thanks to the wider platform · Thick rubber outsole with full coverage, no wear after 100 km · Likely more durable than the Novablast · Handles 4:00/km to slow runs and up to full marathon | 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 | Heavy at 300 g (US 9) · Breathability is limited · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000 · Mostly offline in India | 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 | Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer. | 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
New Balance
1080 v14
If you want Novablast-style comfort with more stability and durability, consider the 1080 v14; it will be one of the top daily trainers of 2025. Buy it with a 10 to 20% offer, not at full price.
Avoid if: Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.
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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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