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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
35.4 mm
Weight
262.5 g (9.26 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
New Balance Ellipse
The New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 is a better choice than the New Balance Ellipse for most runners. It's more cushioned, especially under the forefoot, making it a comfortable pick for daily training and long runs. The Ellipse is lighter and has much more energy return, so it's the better option for runners who want a livelier shoe for faster runs. It's also more accommodating through the arch, whereas the 1080v14 runs narrow, although it is 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))
- Ellipse (Afterglow/Lone Star Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Ellipse (Afterglow/Lone Star Grey/Silver Metallic - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.7
6.2
Forefoot Stack Height
32.8 mm
26.7 mm
Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
35.4 mm
Weight
5.1
5.9
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.5
7.4
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.3
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
262.5 g (9.26 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.9 mm
35.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.8 mm
26.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.1 mm
8.7 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
93 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (3.0")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
111 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.66
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.57
4.16
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
69 mm (2.7")
71 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.3
9.7
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.004")
1.3 mm (0.050")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.0 mm (-0.117")
-1.1 mm (-0.043")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.9
4.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.9 mm (-0.193")
-6.2 mm (-0.243")
Arch Fit: Width
3.0
8.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-8.6 mm (-0.339")
-2.0 mm (-0.078")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
61.1%
20.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
23.6°
22.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.1
5.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
48 mm (1.9")
41 mm (1.6")
Toe Apex Position
61.1%
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
23.6°
20.4°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
FreshFoamX
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
1.7 mm (0.1")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
22.0%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.6
6.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
70.2%
74.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.5
7.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
72.6%
77.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
7.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.47 J
3.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.24 J
8.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.89 J
14.36 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.97 J
4.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.38 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.11 J
10.84 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
7.5
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
42.5 N/mm
38.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
54.4 N/mm
53.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
76.5 N/mm
77.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.0
8.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
56.3 N/mm
58.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
74.0 N/mm
78.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
103 N/mm
110 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
6.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.66 J
7.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.44 J
6.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.33 J
6.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.23 J
6.75 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.9
5.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
81 N
48 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.3
7.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
57.8%
65.7%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.1
5.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.5 N/mm
8.1 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
263 N
207 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.2
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
14.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
20.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
24.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.7
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
16.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
18.7 mm
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