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Tested using Methodology v0.12
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Tested using Methodology v0.14
Updated Oct 29, 2026 06:19 PM
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Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.1 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.5 mm
Weight
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
HOKA Bondi 9
The HOKA Bondi 9 is a better running shoe than the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14. Its deeper cushioning provides better protection from road impact, while its significantly better energy return makes it easier to keep your legs moving during daily mileage and longer runs. The New Balance feels softer underfoot, but its foam provides much less rebound, making the ride feel more sluggish. The New Balance also has a snugger standard fit, though both shoes are available in wide sizes.
Variants
- Fresh Foam X 1080v14 (Black Cement/Angora/Hot Mango - (Men - US 9))
- Fresh Foam X 1080v14 (Black/Black Metallic/Phantom - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Asphalt Grey/Gravel - (Men - US 9))
- Bondi 9 (Aster Flower/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.7
6.8
Weight
5.1
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
8.3
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.5
6.8
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.3
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
297.8 g (10.50 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.8 mm
34.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.1 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (3.0")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
120 mm (4.7")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.39
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.57
3.48
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
69 mm (2.7")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.3
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.0 mm (-0.117")
-8.3 mm (-0.325")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.9
8.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.9 mm (-0.193")
-2.2 mm (-0.087")
Arch Fit: Width
3.0
8.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-8.6 mm (-0.339")
-2.5 mm (-0.098")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
17 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
61.1%
15.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.6°
24.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.1
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
48 mm (1.9")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
61.1%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
23.6°
24.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
13.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.6
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
70.2%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.5
6.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
72.6%
75.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.47 J
3.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.24 J
11.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.89 J
19.35 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.97 J
5.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.38 J
10.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.11 J
14.47 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
6.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.5 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
54.4 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
76.5 N/mm
66.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
5.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
56.3 N/mm
48.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.0 N/mm
62.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
103 N/mm
87 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.66 J
9.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.44 J
9.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.33 J
8.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.23 J
8.72 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.9
5.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
81 N
46 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.3
6.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.8%
63.0%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.5 N/mm
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
263 N
258 N
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
HOKA Bondi 9
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