New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12
New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12: building consensus — a public grade is not available yet; synthesized so far from 2 reviews across 1 creator, freshest review Nov 21, 2024.
TL;DR
The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12 earns a lukewarm consensus: fine, but forgettable. The Run Testers sum it up as a shoe that does 'most things' without excelling at any of them. With only one source and a mixed stance across the board, confidence in this verdict is moderate at best. Runners who want a standout daily trainer are likely better served by alternatives — at least one reviewer explicitly rates the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 above it.
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1 of 3 creators and (2 of 10 primary mentions or 9 of 30 total mentions) so far
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freshest review · Nov 21, 2024
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The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v12 is a cushioned daily trainer designed for runners who want one shoe that can handle everything from easy recovery miles to marathon race day. It works especially well for newer runners looking for a solid all-rounder, and its availability in narrow, standard, wide, and extra-wide widths means it can accommodate a variety of foot shapes. Reviewers note it is comfortable and protective for high mileage but does not excel in any single area, so runners seeking a lively, bouncy, or fast-feeling ride may prefer other options.
Reviewers were less aligned on this shoe’s purpose — treat these as a softer signal.
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Evidence is still building
1 of 3 creators and (2 of 10 primary mentions or 9 of 30 total mentions) so far. The attributed reviews and editorial remain available while the grade is withheld.
What reviewers said
- The 1080v12 is described as capable of handling most types of runs without causing frustration.
- It's broadly competent — in the words of The Run Testers, 'you're not going to be disappointed' and 'not going to be annoyed by running in it.'
- The shoe doesn't excel in any particular area — The Run Testers say it won't 'wow' you either.
- There is also a direct comparator knock: one reviewer from The Run Testers considers the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 a superior shoe, citing its updated midsole foam as an upgrade over what the 1080v12 offers.
The reviews behind this verdict
The cited creator reviews, watchable — press play to jump to the moment each one informed the verdict.
The Run Testers
“things that you might compare with this as well because it's a little bit less cushioned than the A6 GEL Nimbus 25 maybe would be something like the New Balance fresh frame 1080v 12 um which I think is not as good as this um I would have said that the previous versions weren't as good as the New Balance fresh Ram 1080 V12 but now I think with the new midsole foam with the updated midsole foam in here it is a superior shoe”
cited at 6:39
The Run Testers
“I've never been a big fan of the New Balance um 1080 range I've always found it to be a fairly General running shoe is plenty of midell foam in it but not a midell foam that really did anything that impressive wasn't particularly soft wasn't particularly responsive it just did the job it was quite durable”
cited at 8:53
The Run Testers
“1080 V12 v11 was wasn't really keen on those found them to be a very boring design of shoe uh the Mido just didn't really do a lot for me it just felt a little bit dead um it was quite well balanced so you it was quite accessible for a lot of people because it wasn't too soft um and also relatively stable”
cited at 11:37
The Run Testers
“in this video i'm going to be taking a look at the new balance fresh foam 1080 v12 let's dive in”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“the 12 was still a good shoe I would definitely choose the 12 over the 13 cuz I hated that heel counter so if you want to save money the 12 is still a good shoe I preferred running in this shoe but they're both plush every day running shoes you can't go wrong”
cited at 13:13
The Run Testers
“the 1080 v11 and the V12 which for me are a little bit dull um and I just there's just nothing I ever get from those shoes you put them on and you they're fine but you know they they're”
cited at 0:00
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6creator reviews
attention vs the catalogtop 43% in class
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Why the grade is pending
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9 mentions
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