@@michaelcaricoo yeah I get that. I would argue SB2 isn’t worth it if you have a rotation. If you have the sb2 for a do it then it’s def worth the money.
@andorkish yeah that's fair, even as a big fan of the superblast it's more of either something extra to have or that one shoe rotation. I'm sure the balos is nice but I can't see why it's $200 for a limited use shoe
1080v13 is a great casual shoe as you say, and perfect for walking all day. For running definitely best in cool weather as its not breathable, and very easy to recovery running it is so comfortable. Agree it's not the best at holding faster paces but I have gotten it to 4.30 km pace.
After running over 200 miles on the 1080, I’m done and will most likely will never run in them again. Wear definitely visible in the soles and side. It’s just pure mush😫. Thanks for video
This is what I’ve been waiting for! The 1080v13 has been my favorite , making it a little peppier is getting me really excited! How is the length, keep the same size? I like that New Balance has two lines that keep similar design languages, between the fuel cell, and fresh foam l
If the balos isnt really good at things that the 1080 doesnt already cover (pending the softness, but if the balos is also super soft theres even more overlap) why would you pay the extea $40 for it?
To help with New Balance's marketing campaign. Sense I get is that the Balos is a trial run, comfort shoe, with super foams, NBs effort at a Superblast or a similar shoe. Basically they built a shoe with a standard NB comfort + Hoka style rocker and up market super foams. It's a test of components they might eventually include in the 1080, 880 or other shoes in their line. Balos might be a one and done if it doesn't sell really well.
Balos is a little more of an all rounder. It's not a great uptempo shoe, but you could do occasional uptempo work in it, it has more of a roll if you are looking at a shoe that assists your run a bit, as opposed to the more neutral 1080. If you wanted to do a casual run with a few strides at the end, the Balos is a lot better than the 1080. Balos falls between the 1080 and the 880.
I don't want a trampoline or mush. why are running shoes such a pain in the ass? the v12 such a perfect shoe. the stack height was low by modern standards. under 30. it was soft and compliant but not mush with just a touch of resiliency and bounce. the knit upper was fantastic. fit was fantastic. no real rocker.. sure a heel bevel, that's fine. the shoe was extremely flexible so it doesn't need a rocker. let your foot muscles do the work. and now.. the shoe doesn't exist anymore. can't get it anywhere. closest thing I've found to it is an Escalante 3, but the escalante isn't as stable, isn't as wide, or deep and just fits tight. Im gonna try a hoka mach 6 next. maybe a magnafly. I tried the v13 and it was bad. so compliant it goes into negative drop and hyperextends the knees a little bit. I am open to suggestions. I hate the running shoe industry.
I don't know what shoe size you wear or what country you're located in, but the 1080v12 is pretty readily available for cheap right now on Amazon, Zappos, and Joes New Balance Outlet.
@@jordan21210 You should check again. those sites don't actually have them in stock. I have checked all those sites and then some. I checked everywhere. none of them have any if the common mens sizes much less in any widths. Only amazon does. but it's only the black and yellow model and it's full cost, literally $165. which seems like a lot for a shoe that's out of production, but if it doesn't come down, I would 100% pay that and get another one.
@@nictheperson6709 The real issue is the gimmicks and the needless and constant radical changes to long existing models. If they stood behind their products, they could actually make them for longer than 9 months before coming out with something totally radically different than before. Cuz all they are about is trying to juice sales and the 1080v13 is the hottest and best selling new running shoe NB has released maybe ever. Everyone loves it, cuz 99% of folks are using it as a lifestyle shoe and think mush is the greatest thing ever. it's basically become a gimmick about how soft and mushy can we make it. ofc every new model needs another 5 cm of stack for some reason too. and every new model needs to be less and less flexible with more and more of a rocker so it's not like walking on a literal brick. 30 mm stack used to be considered maximalist. Now it's a "barefoot racing shoe." what a joke.
Great question. Different rides. The Rebel is light, closer to the ground and the far faster of the two. The Balos is far more more cushioned, maximal, and rockered. Balos better for training/easy mileage. Rebel is a far more versatile.
The way you described Balos, it sounds like my 1080v12 currently
1080v12 was quite firm. I sold them quick.
Review it with the more v5 also 🙌
What the heck is going on with the prices of shoes?!?! The Balos is being released at $200? No way its that price.
New Balance probably has the most overpriced shoes. The SC Elite v4, the SC Trainer v2... Absolutely absurd!
Paying for the peba
It's a case of "well asics put the superblast at $200 and we are New Balance so we can too"
@@michaelcaricoo yeah I get that. I would argue SB2 isn’t worth it if you have a rotation. If you have the sb2 for a do it then it’s def worth the money.
@andorkish yeah that's fair, even as a big fan of the superblast it's more of either something extra to have or that one shoe rotation. I'm sure the balos is nice but I can't see why it's $200 for a limited use shoe
The exact review i was waiting for 👍
1080v13 is a great casual shoe as you say, and perfect for walking all day. For running definitely best in cool weather as its not breathable, and very easy to recovery running it is so comfortable. Agree it's not the best at holding faster paces but I have gotten it to 4.30 km pace.
Totally agree. Can't do recover runs now that is summer with the v13
I did strides on the 1080v13 and I could feel the asphalt on the balls of my feet lol. I fucking love it for easy and long runs though
After running over 200 miles on the 1080, I’m done and will most likely will never run in them again. Wear definitely visible in the soles and side. It’s just pure mush😫. Thanks for video
Would love to see Balos vs. Superblast since that’s really what NB is trying to do with this shoe, I think.
Balos doesn’t stand a chance.
@@botrytis_cinereaidk i don’t rlly like the superblast.
@@frezncV2 SuperBlast turns the Balos into the new balance balls.
@@botrytis_cinereaFACTS. I actually tried the Balos at my local NB store, while I wore my SB V2 into the store!
1080 can currently often be found with discounts
This is what I’ve been waiting for! The 1080v13 has been my favorite , making it a little peppier is getting me really excited!
How is the length, keep the same size? I like that New Balance has two lines that keep similar design languages, between the fuel cell, and fresh foam l
I had hoped more v5 would be what Balos v1 is now rather than what it is now with the added bloat
With my heel strikey running style i find heel roll cutouts just makes shoes feel like zero drop, which i'm not a fan of.
If the balos isnt really good at things that the 1080 doesnt already cover (pending the softness, but if the balos is also super soft theres even more overlap) why would you pay the extea $40 for it?
To help with New Balance's marketing campaign. Sense I get is that the Balos is a trial run, comfort shoe, with super foams, NBs effort at a Superblast or a similar shoe. Basically they built a shoe with a standard NB comfort + Hoka style rocker and up market super foams. It's a test of components they might eventually include in the 1080, 880 or other shoes in their line.
Balos might be a one and done if it doesn't sell really well.
@@hamoudalnasser it kind of reminds me of what brooks did with the Aurora BL
Not sure what the point of the Balos is when you can buy the 1080 for so much less and they do the exact same thing
He spent 5 min saying why thats not true lol
Balos is a little more of an all rounder. It's not a great uptempo shoe, but you could do occasional uptempo work in it, it has more of a roll if you are looking at a shoe that assists your run a bit, as opposed to the more neutral 1080. If you wanted to do a casual run with a few strides at the end, the Balos is a lot better than the 1080. Balos falls between the 1080 and the 880.
Balos is a 1080v12 priced $50 more. I’m not sure where new balance is going with the 1080 series, but the v12 was superior in every way for me.
@@mikemahar5353have you run in the Balos? If so, what was your splits/pace?
I don't want a trampoline or mush. why are running shoes such a pain in the ass? the v12 such a perfect shoe. the stack height was low by modern standards. under 30. it was soft and compliant but not mush with just a touch of resiliency and bounce. the knit upper was fantastic. fit was fantastic. no real rocker.. sure a heel bevel, that's fine. the shoe was extremely flexible so it doesn't need a rocker. let your foot muscles do the work. and now.. the shoe doesn't exist anymore. can't get it anywhere. closest thing I've found to it is an Escalante 3, but the escalante isn't as stable, isn't as wide, or deep and just fits tight. Im gonna try a hoka mach 6 next. maybe a magnafly. I tried the v13 and it was bad. so compliant it goes into negative drop and hyperextends the knees a little bit. I am open to suggestions. I hate the running shoe industry.
"Nooo, why don't running shoe companies design all their shoes for my exact wants?"
I don't know what shoe size you wear or what country you're located in, but the 1080v12 is pretty readily available for cheap right now on Amazon, Zappos, and Joes New Balance Outlet.
Different shoes for different folks .....figure out your specs and buy accordingly......simple
@@jordan21210 You should check again. those sites don't actually have them in stock. I have checked all those sites and then some. I checked everywhere. none of them have any if the common mens sizes much less in any widths. Only amazon does. but it's only the black and yellow model and it's full cost, literally $165. which seems like a lot for a shoe that's out of production, but if it doesn't come down, I would 100% pay that and get another one.
@@nictheperson6709 The real issue is the gimmicks and the needless and constant radical changes to long existing models. If they stood behind their products, they could actually make them for longer than 9 months before coming out with something totally radically different than before. Cuz all they are about is trying to juice sales and the 1080v13 is the hottest and best selling new running shoe NB has released maybe ever. Everyone loves it, cuz 99% of folks are using it as a lifestyle shoe and think mush is the greatest thing ever. it's basically become a gimmick about how soft and mushy can we make it. ofc every new model needs another 5 cm of stack for some reason too. and every new model needs to be less and less flexible with more and more of a rocker so it's not like walking on a literal brick. 30 mm stack used to be considered maximalist. Now it's a "barefoot racing shoe." what a joke.
isn't the balos rubberized eva in the outsole???
Curious as to how the Balos compares with the Rebel v4.
Great question. Different rides. The Rebel is light, closer to the ground and the far faster of the two. The Balos is far more more cushioned, maximal, and rockered. Balos better for training/easy mileage. Rebel is a far more versatile.
sir i dont get it why dont we have review for 860v14? :D whuu whuu
We have not received it!!! Extremely interested though! -Matt
That chastity color way though…
Thank you Matt. How stable is the Balos compared to the MoreV4?? Thanks again.
Great question. More v4 definitely more stable!!!
I’d rather shave with sandpaper than run sockless 😅
Is the 1080v13 "unstable" as the Invincible 1, or "UNSTABLE" like the Novablast 1? ty
Would you use Balos, More v5 or SC Trainer for long runs?
I haven’t gotten to try the more v5 yet. Personally the SC trainer is not stable enough for me, so the Balos wins by default.
Is sock-less running a thing? I have never met anybody who runs with no socks on…
Tri-athletes, the Noosa Tri is designed for sockless wear.
Yes as Rob mentions triathletes to quickly wear on and transition.
Which is better for walking?
We like the 1080!
Can you compare NB Balos to On Cloudsurfer?
Thanks Matt. How does the Balos compare to the 880 v14?
Far more re cushioned than the 880 w a slightly more aggressive rocker
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