New Balance 1080

The 2011 flagship New Balance 1080 is replacing the 1060 series (RY2010-1064). Built for ultimate comfort, the modernized 1080 has been redesigned for more ground contact with a deeper flex grooves for a smoother transition. True to the tradition of the New Balance 1064, the new 1080 will definitely pleased neutral runners. (Updated Model : New Balance 1080 v2)

MSRP : US$130
Weight : 12.0 oz / 340 gm
Predecessor : 1064
Product Cycle : RY.2010.→DY.2011.Dec.
Features : Style : PL-1 Last : Upper : Synthetic Mesh, Stability Web®, Dual Density Collar, Ortholite® Insert : Midsole : Full-Length Abzorb® Strobel board, Full-Length Abzorb® Midsole, Ndurance® Heel Crash Pad : Outsole : Blown Rubber Forefoot, Ndurance® Heel

Recommended for neutral runners looking for a high mileage trainer designed to provide ultimate.

History : 1080 Series : 1080('11) : 1060 Series : 1064('10), 1063('09), 1062('08), 1060('07)

Abzorb® Full Length : Midsole : Full-length Abzorb midsole material with excellent cushioning and energy displacement properties : Abzorb® : For pure cushioning in the heel and forefoot, Abzorb® is the solution. By absorbing shock and displacing energy, Abzorb® softens the impact, foot-strike after foot-strike.

Abzorb® Strobel Board : Full-length : Additional layer of cushioning under foot from heel to toe.

Blown Rubber : Outsole forefoot for lightweight cushioning.

Dual Density Collar : Uses both a softer density foam against the foot for cushioning, and a firmer density foam for support.

N-ergy® Heel : Provides enhanced supportive cushioning that is resistant to compression set in the heel.

N-durance® Heel : Outsole : Provides long-wearing durability.

Ortholite® Insert : Delivers long term comfort, breathability, and anti-microbial function to fight odor.

PL-1 Last : Shoe last : Has a slight heel lift, so you may notice a slightly higher heel ride. These are extremely light weight shoes.

Stability Web® : Delivers superior support in the midfoot while also reducing the overall weight of the shoe. Made of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and positioned under the arch, Stability Web allows for torsion and flexion control in the arch while maintaining flexibility in the forefoot.

Synthetic Mesh : Lightweight and supportive upper.