Everything that's WRONG with the 1080 V13 (New Balance) 

“NB 1080 v 13 isn’t Gladiator.” - The Midlife Runner Best comment about a shoe ever, now I need every shoe to be compared to a movie

Soooo, no green light 😂. First honest review I've seen yet. Based on your movie review I will be passing on this shoe. Thanks for saving me my hard earned money. Not the ShoeTuber we deserve but the one we need! Thanks!!

If Jake Paul was a runner.

Overall, my experience with the 1080 V13 is nearly indentical to yours. It is the only shoe, the only shoe, I have ever run in that gave me hot spots. Something about the toe box doesn't work for me. I ran in it 6 times and had discomort each time. I then relegated it to a walking shoe. I enjoy it as a walking shoe at least, but don't really need a dedicated walking shoe. With that said, it may certainly work for some runners who are searching for a highly cushioned, very soft recovery day type shoe. Always enjoy the content!

Had me laughing 8 seconds in with the "they should have called it the negative 4%" comment 🤣🤣

Thank you for validating my experience: I needed a new daily trainer that could suffice for long runs as well. I’ve always hated the very soft marshmallow-y sink-in shoes, many of which are very high stack to make matters worse. So when the 1080 13 got so hyped up I was mainly focused on the talk about bounciness. I went into my favorite running store (as I always do when in San Diego) expecting to come out with the 1080’s. Instead, I left with the Brooks Ghost Max. I far prefer it EVA foam to the 1080, which made me feel like I was slogging (working harder). I’ll like it even more in v2 which will have a softer formula of their super critical foam used in the Hyperion Max. The roll geometry also happens to work well for me. It’s not a race shoe but my LR’s are going better in it than they were in the Asics Nimbus 25 as well. But the Hyp Max is more nimble and sleek and feels lighter.

Super helpful, ESPECIALLY knowing that you're a huge NB fan. Also lol at "negative 4%" 😂

I want this shoe strictly for my 12 hour hospital shifts. Think these are good for that? I run in the triumph 21s and do speedwork in the speed 3s

Thanks Andrew for this one, there's nothing worse for a running shoe than to feel joyless.

Did you get a refund even if you have worn them , or you kept the shoes and did not use it anymore

Thanks for the helpful review. I do enjoy my SC Trainer V1, Rebel V3 and More V4, but will pass on these.

The imagery you created in my head 😆😆😆 I’m dreaming of running on a beach, except the beach is actually dirty cat litter and the cat left it’s blessing in the shoe before I started running in it. I loved the 1080 v10 except it caused hot spots, so I’m glad you steered me FARRRRR away from wasting my time and money.

Its funny...im still a very novice runner(43minute 5k..and not doing 5k so often).. I find the way the shoes absorb my strike very soothing....my running seems comfortable and it's easier for me to find a pace and just "cruise"...it sounds strange but they feel comforting and the squish has a very satisfying feel...like when you play with a tactile fidget toy(it stimulates your senses)...im not thinking about speed at all here..... I also have the SC Trainers v1 and I find them harder to find the right stride and tempo with...they seem so agressive and busy(I might just need to run with the more)... However im still a very slow runner that is still building up fitness so speed is not my concern..

Felt the exact same way about the Fresh Foam More v4. I can feel my PB increasing every time I run in them. So I’ve been chipping away at them with 5 mile runs at a time until they’re close enough to 200mi so I don’t feel bad about donating them or throwing them away lol

Anyone have this shoe say it's no good, yet most RU-vid reviews say it's very good - well guess we need to stop listening to shoe reviewers that get stuff for free !!!!! Thank you for your honest review

I've been trending towards firmer shoes because I don't like feeling like the shoes are sucking energy from me. I retired the Nimbus 25 before its time but I'm loving the Hyperion Max.

Foot length 26cm, what size do you recommend getting?

They launched it here in Malaysia. There was an event, I ran in it on the treadmill for 10 mins and at all paces. BOTH kids as well, reasonably competitive in their Age Group. We all thought it was terrible! They have NB3, E Speed 3’s, Magic Speed 3’s, GT 2000’s and Puma something (daily). Shoes are a bit personal but for all 3 to hate it and at that price …. TQ for your honest feedback!

For me (a big guy with bad feet who’s wearing these casually) the only issue is I feel like there is a touch of variance in size. I’m a US13 in a 2e width - I have 4 pairs and I’m convinced there’s a touch of difference in sizing. Mainly the upper. It’s not enough to switch sizes or anything - just an observation. I have bad feet though so 🤷‍♂️ I have seen a couple people say similar. I feel like my all white colour is a touch more roomy. For a big guy like me though walking in these - perfect. Yeah I can see running in these not being the best pick

Nice to see you agree with Ben Parkes on this one. I appreciate the honesty. Having to pay out the bones yourself probably helps keep it real

I LOVE the shoe. I appreciate your honest review though.

I bought version 12 and felt the exact same way about the energy return. Had 2 pairs and couldn’t give them away faster 😂

You didn't watch the reviews before buying? Some people love these and some hate them but I'm going to watch a fair number of reviews before spending $165 on shoes. They're max cushion shoes for slow, easy runs where you don't care about how long it takes you to get where you're going. Also, wait until Black Friday to buy shoes. I got a pair of these for $122 at Public Lands on the week of Black Friday, I haven't seen them discounted like this anywhere else but they will be probably down to $100 November 2024. The supply and demand of the 1080v13 seems to be such that New Balance isn't having any trouble selling them at $165.

I could not agree more..it may have taken you 40 miles but i tried these out at Dick's and it took me about 14 seconds to figure out that they suck 😂my feet just kept sinking and sinking...also rebel V3 is awesome...keep up the great work...i believe content creators should give their unbiased opinions like you do...if a shoe sucks just say its not good...also that price is insaneeeeeee

I'm liking the 1080v12 a lot. Not sure about the v13 yet. I'm still waiting for NB to put them on sale 😅

🤣So good! And it's so good to finally hear a bad review of a shoe. It's so rare to hear/see a bad shoe review - thanks for saving us some $$$ and the entertainment.

I couldn’t stand this shoe! Glad you agreed. Shoutout to Fleet Feet for letting you test the shoe out and return if you aren’t satisfied.

I’ve got them and I like them. I’d even buy them again.

15 seconds slower part killed me😅😅😂😂😂

Picked these up yesterday. I wont disagree with the soft and slow but they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever run in. No lace bite. No ankle rub. No achilles pressure. Just great fit and feel. I do have narrowish feet though. 6'1" 210lbs. Runner size might affect. The more v4 and invincible dont work for me but these do. This video aligns more with my hate for the novablast. That shoe is over hyped!

My 1080 v13 is ok, but it was too expensive for a flat tire cushioning, low durability outsole, and amazingly unstable for an average height of cushioning shoes. But I was disappointed when people were comparing it with the Nova Blast 3&4 .... the difference is that the Nova is actually bouncy while the 1080v13 is a slow running shoes ,unfortunately ,besides its very slow weight for high cushioning shoes. Anyways, I expect that both 880 v14 and More v5 will be better bouncy, non flat tired cushioning, and much more stable neutral shoes.

An ugly shoe? Jeez I thought as far as New Balance goes - I think they look pretty good 🤷‍♂️ especially compared to some other running shoes too

I have this pair. Not only does the standard toebox hurt my bunion, the foam is too soft for long runs. My feet just sink into the foam and there's hardly any energy return. Your legs get so tired after running, I don't understand how people like these shoes.

Timely. I was going to try them but I don’t like too soft.

Sounds like my Clifton 8 experience. I mistakenly went for runs in that shoe. I think it’s got about 500 miles on it now, though… mostly office miles 😂 great shoe to wear to work! Running in sand. Or mashed potatoes. No bueno.

Can’t wait for rebel v4

Crazy that some reviewers have stated that it has decent energy return lol

New Balance made such a GREAT shoe with de 1080v11 and the Rebels v3 that they need to RUIN them to justify the existence of other 3 shoes. Such a shame. Thanks for the honest review

Where is #7? I need it for validation...

Thanks for the info. I want to buy it at first. But it seems it is not breathable and hot, so i decided not to buy.

PS I’ve had nightmares like that, except they always also involve me trying to scream and I can’t make any sound. 😮

Novablast 4 or 1080v13 ?

I could never fall in love with any of the NB shoes except the Rebel V3. It could be the milkman’s child in the family. The 880 was a good workhorse. Never tried the elite though. Something tells me I shouldn’t consider the 1080V 13 despite all the great reviews. You’re the second reviewer who didn’t like this shoe so far.

I don’t understand either as to why NB decided to make their midsole profile look like a miscroscopy photo out of a biology textbook.

Like running in sand. I feel the same way about the Clifton 7,8, and 9. (I'm a slow learner.) It's like the Sponge Bob of running shoes.

As a New Englander your Boston accent was 1080 v13 like, but your explicative tirade right after was peak Boston!

I’m thinking you need to start rating shoes according to a Ridley Scott film rating system.

The upper is so hot, it doesn't breath... at all! That said, these are a great walking shoe.

Damn. This reminds me of a Clifton I tried once. Soft midsole, but that's it. It absorbs and then no energy in return. Nothing. No longer up to par...

Lol I tried a pair of these at the shoe store and knew instantly. I ran back and forth and knew it. The shoe rep was like everybody likes it bro and i told him nope "too soft".

Stepping into cat litter lol lol Most of them were how I felt when I bought 1080 V12. At least I liked design of V12 (NOT 13). By the way, Andrew you FORGOT 8.25% tax on top of $165.

I had a feeling it was going to be a lemon just from looking at it in the shop. Too much damn foam.

Not everybody is in fantastic shape in their 20s and running super fast. There are super shoes for that. The 1080 is not going to be the alphafly. 1080 is for a different group of people. If the 1080 might not be good for what you are looking for, it does not mean that it’s not good for others. I own all the super shoes out there but I still love the 1080 v13 for what it was created for.

Yah know what, just for this review, I'mma gonna go git me a pair TODAY! Why? 1. To prove that maybe you are right and they WILL make me run slower. Like, in my REAL Zone 2 (thanks Garmin). Plus, how much slower can I really run anyways? 2.To prove to myself that I was SO So so wrong buying those CloudEclipse's several weeks ago. What was I thinking? Could this be any more of a train wreck? Boredom and 43+ years running will do that I guess 🤷 Oh well, there's always my Vibram Five Fingers, the dreadmill and my gazillion pairs of half broken in Altras...

Great review. Robin Hood 😂😂😂

I guess New Balance isn't going to start sending you free shoes now. Lol.

About to relegate mine after I’ve got some bizarre arch, toe pain that’s sidelining me

Ending was just cruel again. 😂

What was number 7 ? 😧

I feel the same way about more v4.

Narrow toe box?

Just for clarification, you don’t rate the shoe? 😂😂😂

The seventh reason was the absolute 'banger' 👍

Must be because you got the black hole colorway

Awwww... I really like this shoe bc it's easy to just fall asleep in lol. This is one where you don't care about the work you're cruising listening to some MidLife Live not live. This comments to support the door handles.

WHy u didnt like it?

I agree with you that these shoes are ugly af, but I LOVE them. However, I bought them solely for easy runs the day after a long run or whenever my old man legs are screaming. They're like boring little pillows underfoot but sometimes that's what I need. Outside of marathon training it's hard to justify $165 for a shoe I wear one day a week though.

So why don't you tell us how you really feel about this shoe? But what were you thinking when you bought the black colorway - it looks like a shoe for Herman Munster. At least a better color would make for a decent, yet expensive, walking shoe.

😂😂😂😂 keep nagging about the videos ending abruptly 🤦🏻‍♂️. It’s your fault we didn’t get that bonus insight #7 off what is wrong with that shoe 😒😒. Andrew, sorry buy if I see this shoe like the other one I have for $60, I’m buying it 🙈🤷🏻‍♂️😆

Definitely personal preference and running style! Amazing cushion AND, and, and….decent return! I kept a steasy 7:30/mile pace for a casual 6. Felt great the entire time! Pick your feet up when you run and they won’t feel like you’re dragging in cat litter! 😉. But…the color way’s are old-man worthy!

I clicked on this video to hear how someone talks nonsense and talk like a wannabe... I left with a sub and a lot of giggles... thank you.

Love the honesty and there is no doubt you are up front with your views on the shoe.. but for me and my purpose this shoe works very well (recovery / Z1 days where the goal is to not let my heart rate go over 121 while still moving) shuffling along enjoying the day throwing out salutations and ensuring my garmin does not record any more fatigue (get out of that amber zone damn you watch) is what for me this shoe was made for and protecting my poor old bones on the way .. ugly .. ok I will give you that a 4 at best. However there are a lot of influencers out there at present that we both admire and follow which are trying to tell us about the emperor's new shoes (cielo x cough) .. so beauty in the eye of the beholder I guess 😁

Here’s a summary: 😄 - Let's buy the most soft shoe ever! 😠 - Ugh! It's too soft.

I got over the soft shoe craze after wasting my money on the invincible 1 . Personally, the best balanced shoes is from asics, adidas ,brooks , and puma . The only difference between them is how firmish you want them to be.

I thought you were Brion Bishop lol

"I blame the curb for all this nonsense." Are you complaining about 165$. Here the price is 190€!!!

I think the 880v14s will destroy these

Novablast 3 overrated V13 absolutely amazing

So...buy the shoe...😂

I genuinely think this pair of shoes look way more entertaining than a lot of other runner shoes 😂

When im at a race and eyeball my age group competition, i never worry about getting beat by a dude in a new balance.

Not to mention the awful midsole durability

you look like an old Bryce Hall

Deleting the shoe in my cart as watching.....

Fresh Foam is a scam in general. 😅

-4% ...they sound like the novablasts! 😝

I think you're just weak.