The New Balance 1080 delivers top-of-the-line performance to every kind of runner, whether you're training for world-class competition, or catching a rush hour train. If New Balance only made one running shoe, it would be the Fresh Foam X 1080. The New Balance 1080v13 offers a breathable yet supportive fit with an engineered mesh upper, for a more streamlined overall design. The Fresh Foam X 1080v13 represents a consistent progression of the model's signature qualities. The smooth transitions of the pinnacle underfoot cushioning experience are fine-tuned with updated midsole mapping, which applies more foam to wider areas of the midsole and increases flexibility at the narrower points.