New Balance 1080 v15 vs Saucony Ride 17
On paper, compared with the New Balance 1080 v15, the Saucony Ride 17 is 36 g heavier, 2.5 mm more drop, 4.9 mm less heel stack, ₹11,000 cheaper, Ride −0.5.
 New Balance1080 v15 |  SauconyRide 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.17 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹17,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 245 g | 281 g |
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 35.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34 mm | 26.6 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Foam | Infinion | PWRRUN+ |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | – |
| Fit | standard | wide |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| 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 runsLong runsBeginners |
| 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 | Textbook daily trainer qualities · Moderate heel lock and comfortable padding · Snug midfoot with a wide, stable platform · True to size with good toe room · Amazing breathability · Balanced PWRRUN+ foam with energy return from 4:30 to 10:00/km · Outsole like new after 200 km, at least 800 km expected · Great value at ₹6,000–7,000 |
| 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 | Not a speed shoe below 4:30/km · Spacious toe box may not suit narrow feet · Poor availability in India · Hard to verify authenticity online · Wet traction only slightly above average |
| 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. | Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon. |
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.
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Ride 17
The Ride 17 is a textbook daily trainer: comfortable, stable and durable, with a balanced foam that works from 4:30 to 10:00/km. If you can find it for ₹6,000–7,000, it is value for money and worth buying.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon.
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