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Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
265.9 g (9.38 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance 1080v15
adidas Supernova Rise 3
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 and adidas Supernova Rise 3 are two daily trainers, but they emphasize different aspects of comfort and performance. The New Balance uses a higher stack and a more modern Infinion midsole, delivering more cushioning and a bit more bounce, which makes it better suited for longer runs and more relaxed mileage. The adidas feels more grounded, with more road feel and a more stable platform, but it is heavier and less well suited to longer distances where cushioning matters more.
Variants
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Men - US 9))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise 3 (Aurora Onix/Silver Metallic/Lucid Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise 3 (Black/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.3
5.5
Forefoot Stack Height
30.6 mm
25.3 mm
Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
34.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
6.6
Weight
6.4
5.8
Heel Compression Energy Return
6.4
5.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.4
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
265.9 g (9.38 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
34.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.6 mm
25.3 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
9.6 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")
95 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.72
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
4.62
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
72 mm (2.8")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.8
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
2.2 mm (0.087")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.089")
0.3 mm (0.010")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.1
8.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.7 mm (-0.185")
-2.0 mm (-0.080")
Arch Fit: Width
5.7
5.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
20.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
38 mm (1.5")
Toe Apex Position
62.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
19.1°
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
5.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.3%
72.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
6.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
78.1%
74.7%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
7.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.91 J
3.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.06 J
8.93 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.21 J
15.16 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.7
6.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.16 J
4.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.32 J
6.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.56 J
9.77 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
5.9
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
43.3 N/mm
53.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
113.2 N/mm
116.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
259.3 N/mm
265.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
108.8 N/mm
133.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
247.6 N/mm
279.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
494.1 N/mm
547.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
5.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.51 J
6.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.25 J
6.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.10 J
5.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.00 J
5.83 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
67 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
196 N
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