Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

too short

I had a pair of these in v13 that I wore until they could be worn no more. In this version, the support feels off, like it's in the wrong spot for my foot, the ankles are stiff and constraining, and my feet hurt after wearing them for 30 minutes. I don't feel the cushioning in the shoe like I did with the 13s. Sadly, I tossed the box and wore these outside. I am already looking for a replacement.

Ordered the black and the toe box was too narrow. Oddly I bought the sky blue color from Zappos a few months ago and the toe box was perfect. I love them, which is why I ordered the same shoe in black. New Balance must have poor manufacturing quality. Black pair sadly was returned.

The toe area is uncomfortable. The top of the shoe squeezes down onto the top of the toes. 1080v14 doesn't fit like prior NB shoes.

The cushioning is nice, borderline excessive. The problem is that the top of the shoe near the toes presses down onto the toes. It's not a shoe width issue, it's the height of the toe box that causes the problem. I've never experienced this issue with prior New Balance shoes. Something is off with the 1080v14.

I REALLY wanted to love these shoes because the toe box is wide and they’re very comfortable. Unfortunately I have to agree with others; they feel very unstable. A pillow type cushion is one thing but these make you loose your balance. I’m not elderly and I never skip leg day so it’s not about having weak legs or balance issues. That lack of a solid foundation makes your feet shift and hit in different ways with every movement. What convinced me to return them was when I would slip them off and put on a recovery sandal, I’d feel myself still having “sailor legs” from this unstable shoe. The positives; a truly neutral shoe and a low heel drop.

Toe box was narrow

The width was perfect but the arch does not fit my foot. It threw me off balance so I will be returning the shoe.