New Balance 1080 V15

A soft shoe can still be the wrong shoe if it does not sit properly on your foot. With the 1080 V15, we would look at how your foot sits through the midfoot, whether the heel feels settled and whether the forefoot has enough space once you start moving.

The 1080 V15 suits a lot of runners who want a neutral, cushioned ride. It can also make sense for walking or long days where underfoot softness is the priority. The wide-fit options are worth checking too, especially if you have found other daily trainers tight across the front of the foot.

GAIT analysis can help show whether the 1080 V15 suits your stride. Here at Smiths, we can also compare it against models like the 880 or 860 if you are unsure whether you need more structure or a firmer everyday feel.

Bring in your current runners if you have them. Once we can see what has been working, and what has not, it becomes much easier to decide whether the 1080 V15 is the right next pair.