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Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.1 mm
Plate
None
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 New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 and HOKA Bondi 9 are two comfort-focused daily trainers, each built rather differently. The Fresh Foam in the New Balance is very soft, but it can feel like running on sand, as it gives back much less of the energy you put into it. The HOKA has even more cushioning than the New Balance, but its foam bounces back much better. The standard version of the New Balance fits a bit more snugly than the HOKA, but both shoes are available in Wide versions.
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
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.4
6.8
Forefoot Energy Return
5.5
6.8
Heel Energy Return
3.6
6.4
Weight
5.1
4.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.5
Right 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
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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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Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
3.6
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
70.2%
74.3%
Forefoot 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
5.5
4.3
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
52.8 N/mm
45.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
111.8 N/mm
88.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
234.3 N/mm
192.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
7.2
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
103.9 N/mm
83.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
218.5 N/mm
177.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
438.3 N/mm
379.1 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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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
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