The New Balance 1080 line has long been a popular option with runners looking for a dependable, durable daily trainer, but it was overdue a refresh with the last few models of the shoe mostly tweaking the design rather than making substantial changes.
That refresh has arrived with the New Balance 1080v15, which uses an all-new midsole foam called Infinion and is a lighter, softer shoe than its predecessor. While it doesn’t go on sale until early 2026, I’ve been able to get out for a test run in the 1080v15, using it to run a half-marathon for my Sunday long run.
