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New Balance 1080 v15vsNew Balance 880 v15

The New Balance 1080 v15 and New Balance 880 v15 score 80% on spec similarity. Going from the New Balance 1080 v15 to the New Balance 880 v15: 0.6 mm more heel stack, with the same drop.

Side by side

The Δ column is the New Balance 880 v15 minus the New Balance 1080 v15. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

New Balance 1080 v15 vs New Balance 880 v15 specifications
SpecNew Balance 1080 v15New Balance 880 v15Δ
Heel stack39.9 mm40.5 mm+0.6mm
Forefoot stack33.9 mm34.5 mm+0.6mm
Drop6 mm6 mm±0mm
Weight—299 g—
RRP (GBP)—£140—
CategoryDaily trainerDaily trainersame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
New Balance 1080 v15

if you want:

  • a lower heel stack (39.9 vs 40.5 mm)
Pick the
New Balance 880 v15

if you want:

  • more heel stack (40.5 vs 39.9 mm)
FAQ FAQ

New Balance 1080 v15 vs New Balance 880 v15: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which has more cushioning stack, the New Balance 1080 v15 or the New Balance 880 v15?

The New Balance 880 v15, with 40.5 mm of heel stack vs 39.9 mm, 0.6 mm more. Forefoot stack: 33.9 mm for the New Balance 1080 v15 and 34.5 mm for the New Balance 880 v15.

What's the drop difference between the New Balance 1080 v15 and the New Balance 880 v15?

None: both have a 6 mm heel-to-toe drop.

How similar are the New Balance 1080 v15 and the New Balance 880 v15?

They score 80% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our daily trainer category.