The New Balance 1080 v12 was replaced by the New Balance 1080 v15
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the adidas Response Runner 2, 44% similar on published specs.
The current version of the New Balance 1080 line. Compared with the New Balance 1080 v12: 2 mm less drop.
−2mm dropWhy the adidas Response Runner 2
Compared with the New Balance 1080 v12: the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
±0mm drop| Spec | New Balance 1080 v12 | adidas Response Runner 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | — |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | — | 317 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the New Balance 1080 v12.
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New Balance 1080 v12: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the New Balance 1080 v12?
The New Balance 1080 v15 is the current version of the New Balance 1080 line. Versions in between: New Balance 1080 v13 and New Balance 1080 v14.
What is the closest alternative to the New Balance 1080 v12 from another brand?
On published specs, the adidas Response Runner 2, at 44% spec similarity. Compared with the New Balance 1080 v12: the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the New Balance 1080 v15 different from the New Balance 1080 v12?
On published specs, going from the New Balance 1080 v12 to the New Balance 1080 v15: 2 mm less drop. Heel stack and weight are not published for both shoes, so they are not compared.
Is the New Balance 1080 v12 still available?
Trova lists the New Balance 1080 v12 as discontinued; the current version of the New Balance 1080 line is the New Balance 1080 v15. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the New Balance 1080 v12?
Published specs for the New Balance 1080 v12: 8 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the New Balance 1080 v12.
New Balance 1080 v12 specs →