Side by side comparison: New Balance 1080 v15 vs Topo Atmos 2

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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Topo Atmos 2
TopoAtmos 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$133$122$100$88

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 6Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Exceptionally soft cushioning
Spacious anatomical toe box
Excellent comfort for easy runs
Reduced stability
Loose midfoot lockdown
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-soft, roomy daily trainer excelling in comfort but lacking stability and speed.

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