To find this season’s best shoes, we tested nearly 100 pairs in our lab and got them on the feet of over 300 wear testers, who logged more than 100 miles in each shoe. We examined how each shoe performed to identify the winners of our 2020 Shoe Awards.
The 1080 was already the plushest trainer in New Balance’s stable, but the new version is “bouncy, responsive, and light,” says one former collegiate runner on our test team. Give credit to Fresh Foam, the company’s light and soft midsole. The sole is softer than before and has more energy return, but it doesn’t feel overly stiff because New Balance gave it a more pronounced curve, especially beneath the forefoot. And an Ortholite sockliner boosts comfort.
“Unlike previous 1080s, I actually thought about wearing this for my half marathon,” said a tester who trains at a 7-minute pace. “It’s super responsive and springy, yet the foam keeps it soft enough. I wouldn’t wear these for speedwork, but I ran my fastest long-run tempo in them.” The upper also went through a complete transformation and, unlike most premium shoes, it doesn’t have an overly plush collar lining and tongue.
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