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New Balance 1080 v13 vs 1080 v14

Updated July 30, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.

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Refined, same shoe

THE SHORT ANSWER

Whichever your size still exists in. The 1080 v13 is discontinued at retail, so remaining pairs sell against a thinning size run, while the 1080 v14 has a full one.

New Balance 1080 v13, men's shoe, side profile
1080 v13 · 2023
New Balance 1080 v14, men's shoe, side profile
1080 v14 · 2024

Every spec, side by side

Spec1080 v131080 v14
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight9.2 oz10.5 oz
The price of the added stability and rubber.
WidthsB, D, 2E, 4EB, D, 2E, 4E
UpperStructured engineered mesh, narrower and lower volume than the knitMore breathable engineered mesh with a gusseted tongue
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack38 mm38 mm
Forefoot stack32 mm32 mm
Drop6 mm6 mm
MATERIALS
MidsoleNew, much softer Fresh Foam X formulationFresh Foam X with a firmer, more stable tune
VALUE
List price at launch$165$165
OTHER CHANGES
Midsole tuneVery soft, low structureFirmer and more stable on a wider base
A deliberate correction of the v13's wobble.
OutsoleThin coverage that wore fastMore zonal rubber
The durability fix.

Weighing whether to switch at all, rather than which of these two to buy? What replaced the New Balance 1080 v13 covers the verdict on the update, what loyalists made of it, and the closest alternatives from other brands.

Buy the 1080 v13

Sizes running out

Discontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.

Availability last checked Jul 30, 2026.

Buy the 1080 v14

Stocked at Amazon

Availability last checked Jul 30, 2026.

Questions runners ask

Which is lighter, the New Balance 1080 v13 or the 1080 v14?
The New Balance 1080 v13, by 1.3 oz in a men's US 9 (9.2 oz vs 10.5 oz).
Do the New Balance 1080 v13 and 1080 v14 come in the same widths?
Yes. Both run in B, D, 2E, 4E for men's sizes, so a width that fit in the 1080 v13 carries over to the 1080 v14.
How do the stack heights compare?
38 mm heel and 32 mm forefoot on the New Balance 1080 v13, against 38 mm and 32 mm on the 1080 v14. Same platform under both.
Is the 1080 v14 still the newest 1080?
No. The 1080 v15 replaced it in 2026, so the 1080 v14 now sells as an older model and usually below its $165 list price.