Customer Reviews New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14

These shoes are very cushioned, but dangerous. I have trouble standing up when wearing these. It’s like trying to stand on a ball. I often fall back onto whatever I was sitting on. Yesterday I was sitting on a chair, tipped backwards, knocked the chair over, fell on it, and cracked the chair back. Once standing, I’m okay, because I actually have a good sense of balance. But, walking in these is taxing. I thought the cushioning would help, but it’s like walking on sand. Your calf muscles work harder than you should walking on a sidewalk. I hoped that maybe the cushion was in the insole and I could buy an insole that was more stabilizing. However, the insole is thin. The cushioning is built in. Until yesterday’s fall, I planned to tough it out, but given the damage done to my dining room chair and the potential of getting seriously injured, I’m going to have to buy a different shoe. But standing still? So comfortable.

WHY WHY WHY do they continue to mess up a good thing. ?? Ive been buying 1080's since 1080v8. Which was a pretty amazing sneaker as was the V10. Since then they have made changes that just ruin it. SO SO SO disappointing. Will be returning the v14.

They felt true to size and width. Seemed comfortable, thought I'd keep them...but after wearing them in the house for about 30mins., my toes started to go to sleep. Not sure why? Sadly, I'll Return them .

These are the best athletic shoes I have ever worn and I am very picky. They are MUCH better than the v 13. These have far more stability. In fact, I find them to be more stable than my athletic shoes that are supposed to be stability shoes. They are cushiony, but not too much. I highly recommend them.

This is my favorite shoe! Loved them the first time. Loved them my 2nd time. and this is my third round! Love them. I can walk farther because of the shoe comfort, my knees don't hurt!

These are always the most comfortable shoes!!! We’ll worth the extra money!

They had nice room for toes but tight at ankle area.

Really liked them but then my feet started too fall asleep.

NICE SHOE JUST NOT WIDE ENOUGH

My favorite and most comfortable shoes!

perfect in every way

Fit well. really like them. Much better than the V12s

These are the most comfortable, most "cushiony" running shoes that I have ever had.

When my watch notified me it was time to replace my treadmill shoes, I ordered my 5th pair of New Balance 1080 v 14 shoes. Yes, I have had 5 pair of New Balance 1080's over time. I have loved them until now. I tried them on and they fit perfectly. The next morning, I jumped on the treadmill with them and this is where the love started to fade. They are extremely cushioned, so much so, I don't really feel the connection to the treadmill which is odd. The arch support isn't there like my last pair, and while I don't feel as if I will fall off the treadmill, they feel a bit unstable for lack of a better word. I finished my walk, and tried again 3 more days, and I just can't use them on the treadmill. Fortunately, I have a brand new pair of 1080 v12 that I have been wearing in my workout room for indoors. I moved those to the treadmill and brough the new ones upstairs. What a difference wearing the v12's are vs the v14 on the treadmill. Great arch support, more stability and I can actually feel my feet connecting to the treadmill. I understand companies wanting to update shoes, and add new features, but seriously why mess with something that was good. Once the pair of v12's wear out on the treadmill, I can't just order another version of the same shoe, I will have to research something different and that bums me out.

Very comfortable, love the extra-cushioned soles, good for long-distance walking. Also, thank you, New Balance, for continuing to make AAs!! (it seems many other mfrs. have simply written off us narrow-footed gals).

Very comfortable!!

Like this edition more than the previous model. More reinforcement and stability but same comfort.

The fit was perfect

Ooooo, I really like these. Very comfortable and easy on my knees. I like them better than my Hokas.

They were comfortable but too much shoe. The cushiony soles are nice but the shoe comes up too high on my feet, especially in the back.

Looked like boats on my feet, but comfortable when trying on. Did not purchase.

I found these incredibly uncomfortable, putting a lot of stress on my mid-foot and making my feet fall asleep - even when I loosened them.

Too small.

The fit and size were true to size. The color was gorgeous (blue.) Everything was perfect and so very, very comfortable too! However the rubber soles were too high or thick. I'm 77 and not a balanced as I once was, and I kept falling off my shoe!! My daughter in unison when they saw this said please return them before there is a fall. I am truly sorry that I must return them or face consequences!!!

I have worn the 1080s for years, and this year's version does not disappoint. I slipped the shoes on and it felt like I was walking on a cloud. The wine ice color is stunning.