The wide fit women's New Balance 1080v13 is a neutral road running shoe designed for everyday use, emphasizing comfort with its Fresh Foam X technology that delivers a plush feel right from the start. Surprisingly, the shoe also performed well when picking up the pace, offering responsive support that exceeded expectations. For a deeper insight, check out our full 1080v13 review.

This latest model features a reduced heel to forefoot drop of 6mm, down from the 8mm of its predecessor, the 1080v12, and includes a new rocker design to speed up the gait cycle from landing to toe-off. The midsole has been re-engineered to provide enhanced cushioning in crucial areas while still allowing for necessary flexibility. Additionally, the upper is stretchy and comfortable, ensuring a secure fit that adapts to movement and offers excellent breathability.

New Balance describe the women's Fresh Foam X 1080v13 as: The 1080 is the pinnacle offering from New Balance’s running lineup. A combination of top-of-the-line performance technology and wide-ranging accessibility offers runners at every level of intensity more comfort over more distance. Simply put, there isn’t another shoe quite like the 1080. The Fresh Foam X 1080v13 represents a consistent progression of the model’s signature qualities.

The smooth transitions of the pinnacle underfoot cushioning experience are fine-tuned with updated midsole mapping, which applies more foam to wider areas of the midsole and increases flexibility at the narrower points. The ultra-modern outlook is also reflected in the 1080’s upper construction. The v13 offers a supportive, breathable fit with an engineered mesh upper, for a more streamlined overall design.

• Soft Fresh Foam X midsole provides more cushioning without increasing overall weight
• Solid rubber outsole provides additional forefoot stiffness at toe off
• Rocker profile for smoother, natural feeling transition from heel to toe
• Neutral
• Drop: 6mm
• Weight: 206g
• Width: Wide