Side by side comparison: Adidas Adistar 3 vs New Balance 1080 v15

Adidas Adistar 3
AdidasAdistar 3

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

No price data

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 5Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Breathable upper
Lighter than predecessor
Reduced stability
Average durability
Muted energy return

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40.7 mm heel / 30.2 mm forefoot
Weight275 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and breathability, but limited stability and energy.

New Balance 1080 v15
New Balance1080 v15

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$170$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Improved energy return
Lightweight for stack
Potential instability
Narrow, elongated fit
Limited arch support

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Modern plush daily trainer with improved bounce, best for neutral runners seeking comfort.

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