Side by side comparison: New Balance 1080 v15 vs Nike Pegasus Premium

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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Nike Pegasus Premium
NikePegasus Premium

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$200$138$127$104$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 8Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Responsive triple-layer midsole
Breathable, lightweight upper
Good outsole durability
Heavy and bottom-heavy
Narrow, low toe box
Limited stability

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight325 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushion daily trainer with responsive ride but notable weight and fit compromises.

Where to Buy