Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

looking for a high impact/light wieght running shoe for on pavement and track, this shoe would be excelent on the trax, but bright white shoes will stain orange real easy.

Service and delivery comments:

delivery was prompt, but not the shoe I really wanted, based on color.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

Was at my local RRS store that just opened near me, did the shoe dog thing, and these were one of the shoes they had in my size. I'm a forefoot striker, and these just didn't have enough forefoot cushion. These are fine if you are a heel striker, but I think NB sacrificed cushioning for weight reduction. Then again, I'm 6'4" 260 and built like a linebacker, so for someone smaller the cushioning may be adequate.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

My second pair of 1080

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

Very lightweight shoe but still good support.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

OK, first up I'm a true blue ASICS fan. I've run long distances in their Gel Nimbus since the Nimbus 7, they are great shoes for my feet! I bought these to see if they were any good, and for an alternative to the Nimbus.
These are quite a different shoe, for a start they are lighter. The upper doesnt mould as well to my feet, and they move around a bit more while running. The big difference is the cushioning - it feels thinner and stiffer. It doesn't absorb foot-strike as well, and I can feel the stones under the shoe. My forefeet ache after about 10km. They feel more like a medium-distance shoe. Also the internal bracing is more flexible, they move more underfoot. This I like, but I suspect my feet will tire faster on long runs.
Summary - better for fast medium distance runners than marathoners.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

I have literally thousands of miles in multiple pairs of 1080v1, the v1 was comfortable and wore like iron. The v2 and v3 are not to be confused with the v1. Even though they share the same name they are entirely different shoes, the v1 had a 12mm offset, and the v2 and v3 had 8mm offset with light weight materials. Overall the v2 was not quite right for me, they rode a little funny between the front and back of the shoe. Overall though I like the v3, super light shoe, and feels better cushioned than the v2 did. I have logged 384 miles in them so far. They are nearing the end unfortunately however. The v1 lasted a lot better. Overall the v3 is a good shoe, I suspect the tradeoff is weight vs wear and durability. I just really wish they lasted longer. I will check back in with a final milage when they get replaced.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

I have never worn New Balance before the 1080v3 but now I think I found my new brand. This shoe is very comfortable and fits much better than my old (Asics) shoe. I never thought I'd like to run in New Balance shoes but this shoe totally changed my mind, I would recommend anyone that needs a Neutral Plus shoe try this shoe.

Comments about Mens New Balance 1080v3 Running Shoe:

I really liked the 1080v2. They felt pretty natural, w/ the cushioning needed to complete longer runs such as the marathon. I've always had trouble finding comfortable footwear being that I have wide feet (4e). I was excited when I saw that the 1080v3 was being released and that they had a sharp look to them as well. Well lets just say they are not the same shoe as the v2, and not for the better. The ankle area is way too snug, and feels like there is extra padding that is forcing my feet to strike off balance. The shoes are light and well cushioned, but after around 25 miles logged in them I now have sore calves, knees and shin splints. I'm not sure what all was tweaked since the 1080v2, but the 1080v3 has let me down and now I feel I am back to the drawing board to find something new.