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New Balance 1080v15
Nike Vomero Plus
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Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
Plate
None
Weight
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance 1080v15
Nike Vomero Plus
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15 and Nike Vomero Plus are two popular cushioned trainers, but they deliver it with a different personality. The New Balance comes in lighter and not quite as high-stacked, which helps it feel more stable and grounded overall, giving it a reliable, no-fuss ride that stays predictable from start to finish. The Nike sits higher and feels more cushioned and more energetic, translating into a more pronounced, more dynamic experience that feels a bit more unique and fun underfoot.
Variants
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Men - US 9))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.3
7.2
Weight
6.4
5.2
Heel Energy Return
6.4
7.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.4
5.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
43.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.6 mm
34.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
9.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
94 mm (3.7")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
109 mm (4.3")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.34
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
72 mm (2.8")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.4
7.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
74.3%
79.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.5
7.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
78.1%
79.5%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
8.4
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.91 J
3.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.06 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.21 J
18.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.7
8.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.16 J
5.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.32 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.56 J
13.92 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
4.7
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
43.3 N/mm
46.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
113.2 N/mm
95.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
259.3 N/mm
220.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
7.3
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
108.8 N/mm
87.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
247.6 N/mm
182.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
494.1 N/mm
376.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
7.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.51 J
7.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.25 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.10 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.00 J
7.37 J
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