New Balance has made big changes to the 880, with updates that make it unrecognizable from previous editions. But, does the significant gain in midsole foam put the pair on par with the higher-priced 1080?
ASICS Novablast 5 Review: Blast Off?
This is one of the softer shoes I’ve tested over the past year—a big positive. Previous editions of the shoe never felt this soft. ASICS swaps out FF BLAST+ Eco for the new FF BLAST™ MAX midsole foam. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: why did they have to use the word “max” in their midsole name? That word is grossly overused by every running brand and their mother…
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 Review: Certified Fresh
There’s a reason New Balance says if they only made one shoe, it’d be the Fresh Foam 1080. It’s their most dependable shoe that can conquer miles with ease and in comfort. (Forget the fact that if New Balance only produced one pair, they wouldn’t be in business.)