Article by Zack Dunn, Jeff Beck and Sally Reiley
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 ($165)
Pros:
Midsole is very soft and provided great impact protection & cushion: Zack/Jeff/Sally
Upper is comfortable and feels great on foot: Zack/Jeff/Sally
True-to-size fit: Zack/Jeff/Sally
Toe box width is adequate, if not good: Jeff
Outsole is simple yet well-engineered Zack/Jeff
Zack/Jeff/Sally: Gusseted tongue provides great midfoot lockdown
Sally: Great classic aesthetics
Sally: Ride feels a bit firmer and stiffer and responsive than V13 with a wider and more stable base
Cons:
Midsole could be slightly more responsive / energetic: Zack/Jeff/Sally
Could be considered pricey by some at $165:. Zack
Blurs the line to FreshFoam More in performance and purpose: Jeff
More than an ounce of weight gain from v13 due to wider platform upfront (Sally: feels slightly heavy) Jeff/Sally
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