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New Balance 1080 v14 vs Under Armour Infinite

On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v14, the Under Armour Infinite is 22 g lighter, ₹6,700 cheaper, Ride −0.5.

New Balance 1080 v14New Balance1080 v14Under Armour InfiniteUnder ArmourInfinite
Scores
Overall8.177.00
Ride7.57.0
Design & Comfort9.07.0
Value8.07.0
Price
Price₹9,899₹3,191
Specs
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainer
Weight300 g278 g
Heel stack––
Forefoot stack––
Drop––
FoamFresh Foam X–
Plate––
Fit
Supportneutralneutral
Fit––
Sizing––
Recommended runner weightAll runners, including heavy (90 kg+)–
Best for
Best forEasy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+Easy runsLong runs
ProsPremium 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–
ConsHeavy at 300 g (US 9) · Breathability is limited · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000 · Mostly offline in India–
Avoid ifSkip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.–

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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Under Armour

Infinite

A better-value shoe under ₹4k, with a well-built, bouncy foam.

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