1080 v15

Released January 2026

The 1080 v15 is New Balance's cushioned neutral road-running daily trainer, now with an Infinion foam midsole in place of Fresh Foam X and a 6 mm drop, suited to everyday and long runs.

Made for: Road running
Weight: 258 g
Heel height: 38 mm
Drop: 6 mm

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the new Infinion foam makes it noticeably lighter and bouncier while keeping the 1080's plush cushioning and premium upper, and RunRepeat called it the best 1080 yet. RunRepeat and RTINGS found the soft, bulky platform can feel unstable or clunky at pace, with RTINGS noting the forefoot bottoms out on long runs; Believe in the Run thought it a little expensive.

From runrepeat.com, rtings.com and believeintherun.com

Specifications

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Fit and feel

Made for: Road running
Weight: 258 g
Heel height: 38 mm
Forefoot height: 32 mm
Drop: 6 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole foam: Infinion, a supercritical blend of TPEE and EVA
Upper: Double-layer perforated mesh; gusseted, cushioned tongue; reflective details
Outsole: Redesigned rubber outsole with less weight

Use

Best for: Everyday and long runs
Measured figures: Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 258 g, 38 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot, 6 mm offset (New Balance's figure). Believe in the Run lists 261 g for a men's US 9, 39.9 mm heel and 33.9 mm forefoot

Pros and cons

Pros

New Infinion supercritical midsole, a blend of TPEE and EVA
Lighter than most max-cushion trainers, 258 g for a men's US 9 in Running Warehouse's measurement
Redesigned double-layer mesh upper with a gusseted tongue

Cons

Slightly heavier than the ASICS NOVABLAST 6 in Running Warehouse's measurements (258 g against 249 g)
Lower heel than the Bondi 9 or SUPERBLAST 3

Closest rivals

Model	Made for	Weight	Heel height	Drop	Released
SauconyRide 19	Road running	255 g	36 mm	8 mm	Jan 2026
HOKAMach 7	Road running	241 g	37 mm	5 mm	Mar 2026
BrooksGlycerin 23	Road running	301 g	39 mm	8 mm	Feb 2026

Sources

Photo: nb.scene7.com

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