The New Balance Fresh Foam x 1080v14 deserves a spot in everyone’s shoe rotation. It’s a high-quality shoe that can be used for different purposes—walking, running, or cross-training.

After seeing countless walkers and runners in my neighborhood sporting the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 sneakers over the last few months, I jumped at the chance to try them for myself.

How I tested I have owned both the New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 V14 and the Brooks Ghost Max 2 for more than four months (the New Balance sneakers have been in my rotation for nearly a year).

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I tested best-sellers from two brands, Hoka Bondi 9 and New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14, to determine which one was most comfortable for walking.