New Balance’s Fresh Foam 1080 Series is one of my all-time favourite running shoe franchises. I love the squishiness, comfort, and relaxed running experience the shoes provide. I wear the 1080 for walking as much as I do for running; it’s one of the most versatile shoes in my rotation.
Because of this, I’m always surprised to hear people, especially beginner runners, say that the Fresh Foam 1080 is too soft and feels somewhat unstable. I guess my ankles are more used to controlling high-stack running shoes, so shuffling around the Fresh Foam 1080 never felt like a choro.
