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Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
41.9 mm
Weight
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance 1080v15
ASICS NOVABLAST 6
The ASICS NOVABLAST 6 is a better choice than the New Balance 1080v15 for most runners. Both are similarly light and bouncy, but the ASICS's deeper cushioning holds up better on long runs. Heel strikers who want a steadier ride should still consider the New Balance shoe, which feels a bit more planted and has a more rockered heel for smoother landings.
Variants
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Men - US 9))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Khaki - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.3
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.4
6.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.6 mm
33.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.15
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.49
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
72 mm (2.8")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.8
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
3.5 mm (0.136")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.089")
-0.8 mm (-0.030")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.185")
-4.7 mm (-0.186")
Arch Fit: Width
5.7
8.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
7.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
20.5%
15.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
28.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.0
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
42 mm (1.7")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
66.0%
66.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.8°
27.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Infinion Foam
FF BLAST MAX
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
POE
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
FF TURBO²
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
A-TPU
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.0%
22.2%
Breathability
6.0
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
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Upper Microscope Photo
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Time-To-Dry
4.6
7.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
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Time To 30% Dry
10.3 hrs
7.0 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
26.6 hrs
16.8 hrs
Time To Dry
36.1 hrs
23.8 hrs
Water Absorption
4.9
6.8
Dry Weight Photo
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Wet Weight Photo
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Water Absorbed
57.7%
46.9%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.4
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.3%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
78.1%
78.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.91 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.06 J
10.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.21 J
17.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.7
8.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.16 J
5.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.32 J
9.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.56 J
12.85 J
Heel Firmness
6.7
6.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
37.1 N/mm
36.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
48.5 N/mm
47.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
70.4 N/mm
66.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
6.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
51.3 N/mm
49.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
69.6 N/mm
65.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
99 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
7.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.51 J
7.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.25 J
7.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.10 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.00 J
7.62 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
5.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
67 N
55 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
7.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.3%
66.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.6
6.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.9 N/mm
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
196 N
218 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.7
7.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
14.8 mm
15.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
22.7 mm
23.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.0 mm
28.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.4
6.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.6 mm
16.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
18.7 mm
19.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
20.7 mm
22.2 mm
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