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With smooth transitions and a cushioned ride to keep you feeling fresh over any distance, the women's New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 road-running shoes will help you get the most out of every run.
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View all New Balance Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 38 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 32 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Engineered air mesh |
Midsole | Fresh Foam X |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 14.5 ounces |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
EU | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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These are very comfortable sneakers. I used them for a power walk, a slow walk with my dog, and a jog. I'm not a pounder when I run, so they're a little more cushiony than I prefer, but they are excellent for days when you have to be on your feet/do a lot of walking or if you need more cushion support when you run. They are extremely light-they'd be great to pack for a trip that would require a lot of walking. This is picky, but the length of the laces is great-I feel like running sneakers never have laces long enough if you need to use the top back holes-these were perfect and I was still able to get a secure double knot.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Pros: comfortable, true to size, lots of foam, good amount of toe range, high quality, perform well, look nice Cons: none The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v13 Women's running shoes are amazing! They fit great, they are comfortable, and they look nice! I am super happy with these shoes! I generally wear a 7.5 to 8 in women’s and I chose an 8. They fit perfectly, they have just enough room to be super comfortable and my toes can roam freely without being squished. The width is also great. The amount of foam in these shoes is grand. Not only do they make you taller, the foam is so squishy and comfortable, I feel like it would be comparable to wearing a cloud on your feet. You sink into the foam so nicely but still feel supported. They are a dream to walk and run in, so comfortable! They also look really nice. I love the overall style and color as well. They are everything I anticipated them being and more! All in all, they are really nice shoes! They fit true to size, they are comfortable, they look nice, and perform well! I would absolutely recommend them!
I love these shoes! My feet felt like they were enrobed in fluffy pillows, and I felt like I was bouncing on a cloud as I was running. This is my first pair of fresh foam shoes. I was previously skeptical, but I’m all in now. I also think the two tone marine blue colors make for a very attractive shoe.
Pros: These shoes have a lot of cushion and spring and were comfortable right out of the box. No blisters even after wearing with and without socks. They fit true to size. They effectively cushion the impact of harder-surface runs and are comfortable for walking in all day (especially nice for knees and back). Cons: For stability shoes, they don’t feel very stable- they wobble under foot a bit and don’t make me feel confident in my running strides. Their grip is not good, even on non-wet surfaces, and I slipped a bit just on a clean sidewalk run. The blue color way fabric got dirty immediately during a short run on a sidewalk and they’re not easy to get stains out of (I tried)! They make my feet sweat more than other similarly cushioned, non-New Balance running shoes I have. Bottom line: If you’re looking for a well-cushioned shoe, these could fit the bill, but they’re not very stable under-foot.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Talk about a new balance!! These may take some getting used to for some, it definitely did for me! I often felt like I was wearing shoes with springs on them. Haha! They are very comfortable, may have you feel like you're walking on clouds. I have not had a chance to wear there's for extended hours, but I have worn them for a hour or two at a time, while on my run. I have had a great experience with comforability during this time frame. As mentioned earlier, I did have to get used to these shoes, I believe because of the sole. I am used to my sole being virtually flat to the ground, whereas these are not. This often made me feel like the ankle was going to roll, but so far *knock on wood* I have been okay! These are very lightweight shoes, making them perfect for runs! I do wish the appearance there the shoe meets to sole was a bit better looking, as it honestly looks the shoe was spray painted and there was overage. I'm also not a fan of how thick the soles are, but I have gotten passed that aspect. For comparison; I am typically a size 6.5ish, I went with a 7 and they fit perfectly! All in all, very comfortable shoes.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are a dream to walk on! I haven’t done distance running in these so can’t speak on that but these keep my feet from dying when I have to do a lot of walking. I have high arches and these feel very supportive. I’m also short so I love the extra height this gives me too. They’re so comfortable I plan on buying a pair for my mom who walks a lot for her work. I love new balance for comfort and style and this pair is another win. You can’t go wrong with the clean white look too.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes are like walking on clouds!!! I am obsessed! I found them to be super comfortable, and they add a bit of a bounce to your step. They fit really snugly so I would recommend getting them in wide (or sizing up) if you don't have narrow feet. I got my usual size (8 standard) and they feel snug but not uncomfortable. I'm hoping they stretch out a bit the more I wear them down. I took them out for a walk after it rained and they are not slippery.
I used to love running in the Fresh Foam Beacons—until they discontinued them. I hate these. Nothing like the Beacons at all. They are so plush and squishy that my toes sometimes go numb. Every road run feels like a slog because there’s NO responsiveness or feedback at all. I feel like I’m running in deep sand. My knees even hurt at the end of runs and I have never had knee pain in the past. They are also HOT and do not breathe well! My feet are so swampy even after a 3-4 mile easy run. These have been downgraded to neighborhood dog walking shoes for me now. I will be looking for a much firmer, more responsive road running shoe.
Great shoe, but this particular pair came in a green/grey colour. I still like them, but it’s a bit misleading with the picture as it appears white! Big fan of the actual shoe itself, this is my third pair. Really wish they offered all colours to both male and female, I am always annoyed when I can’t get the other colour variation because it’s only for one sex.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes are amazing. They are so comfortable. The foam inside the shoe is super squishy and makes walking in them so nice. I’ve worn them several days in a row, all day and my feet didn’t hurt at all. I really can’t express enough how comfortable they are.