New Balance 1080 v15 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Ellipse
On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v15, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Ellipse is 20 g heavier, 2 mm more drop, 4 mm less heel stack, ₹1,000 cheaper, Ride −2.
 New Balance1080 v15 |  New BalanceFresh Foam X Ellipse | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 6.83 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 6.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 245 g | 265 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 36 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34 mm | 28 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | Infinion | Fresh Foam X |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | standard | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Best under 90 kg; works above 90 kg with lower durability | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsWalking |
| Pros | 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 | Enjoyable, smooth ride at easy paces · Eye-catching design · Excellent upper comfort |
| Cons | 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 | No structured heel support · Foam may lose softness over time · Most expensive shoe in this test |
| 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. | You expect a highly durable midsole or don't like a mushy ride. |
My verdicts
New 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.
Read reviewNew Balance
Fresh Foam X Ellipse
The best pick for run-club runs and short 5 to 15 km runs.
Avoid if: You expect a highly durable midsole or don't like a mushy ride.
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