I agree the 1080 are probably the softest daily trainers (I find the fuelcell in the SC elite v3 even softer, although the carbon fiber plate helps there to counterbalance the softness). However, I was surprised I could pick up the pace in them quite easily.
I like your review; straight to the point no BS. I prefer buying 1080 as the nature of my work is mostly standing and moving around. My question is, is 1080 works for flat footed?
It works for flat foot. I have flat foot too but because its too soft it doesn't have much support and I ended up getting shin splin. I ended up buying the 990v6 for comfort and support. 1080 I did use for long walks and it is very comfortable but end of the day no support.
Thanks for the video, I will never by 1080 again, way too soft for me, and after 200 miles are showing considerable wear on the sides and where I land (back end of my foot)
I'm actually looking for long term review of the 880v14. Not from outsole standpoint because outsoles usually lasts to 300-400 miles, but from midsole standpoint. I stopped using New Balance because midsole durability I think is not so good. My last 2 new balance are the Beacon v1 and the fuelcell Propel v1. Both shoes felt dead after around 250-300km (less than 200 miles), and then I stopped using them completely after around 400km (around 250/260 miles). I don't expect much, but my other shoes usually lasts for around 550km (around 330 miles) or a bit more. Hoping to know how long will the characteristics of fresh foam X will last, especially since I also use daily trainers sometimes as travel shoes if I work outside of my town.
I have neutral feet but recently got Plantar Fasciitis although it’s under control with foot exercises but should I try 860 for a little more stability or should I get more cushion? I tried the Asiscs Nimbus,, it was like wet sand lol.
Probably comes down to weight.. 1080 is king lol. Im 130 pounds. Its bouncy for me. Locks up a higher pace aswell. While foams like pwrrn pb.. more tuned to heavier runners. I dont compress that at all. Firm and no bounce.
The 1080 is tempting to buy when you walk around the shoe store with it. It feels sooooo soft. But logging daily miles in it would be a different story for me.
the new 1080 is too soft. it's just mush. if they firmed it just a tad it would have been a great new version, but the v12 is just better in every way for me. tried to order another one but they're gone. and this is so annoying about running shoes. nothing lasts. here today, gone later and never seen again. it's such a gimmick. why does every shoe need to be totally changed every 9 months? gimmick.
One big difference between the 1080 and 880 is that you can usually pick up the 880 deeply discounted 6-12 months after release while it is much harder to find the 1080 on deep discount. I preferred the 1080v12 upper to the 108013. The 1080v12 has a really stretchy upper while the 1080v13 has some give but I wouldn't call it stretchy.
@@movdqa minimum advertised price. Basically their core models will maintain price through the duration of the shoe. There will be a drop in price two months before 880v15 comes out, but the days of finding current footwear for 40-60 percent off are kinda over.
@@colinmadbeast I guess we'll see. The market is the ultimate arbiter of prices. Companies try pretty hard to bend that but the nature of competition should be to lower prices. There is significant discounting in the shoe world right now as a response to more companies coming in with more models along with the weakening financial health of consumers. TJX is at record highs and Ross Stores is close to record highs and they are always an option too.
@@movdqa I mean, sort of. Post Covid, shoe brands were way over inventoried, so you could find really good deals. Now, they're going in the other direction. They can set the prices because they have the product. Hoka, in particular (and Brooks for that matter) are particularly aggressive in monitoring their price points. I know of a number of stores that Hoka straight up dropped because they didn't abide by the MAP guidelines. They want to be seen as premium brands. If you want to compete against them (as NB does), you need to maintain the integrity of your own brand, which means not being viewed as a "cheap" brand. In regards to TJ Maxx and Ross, you're not going to find these types of shoes there really either, for the same reason.
Great comparison - I tried both of these shoes on yesterday. 1080s are shockingly soft...especially in the heel. The 880s felt so solid. It reminded me of the Hoka Cliftons but without that obtrusive arch support and a little more ground feel.The 880s are a wider in the forefoot too. It felt really nice. Matt - do you think a runner with high arches is more protected with a firmer cushioned shoe or a soft cushioned?
@@io-rj6sk way better fit and a one piece lighter foam that's firm yet responsive. I actually prefer the 880 v12 over the v13s but the v14s on a different level.
I put the 1080 on and forget i even have them on my feet. makes me want to keep pushing the milage on and will be doing a large bulk of my marathon training miles in them, along with the speed 3 for workouts and the tempus when i need some stability.
I have been wearing New Balance for years. Unfortunately their shoes are made in Vietnam recently. The quality of the shoes is Not the same as before. So disappointed 😢😢😢
