What are the best value-for-money running shoes within a mid-price range?
This page compares 2 value-for-money running shoes within a mid-price ranges with verified specifications and prices. Top options include New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15, ASICS Novablast 6. Prices range from £114 to £125. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Size (US Men's / Women's) ⇅ | Weight (oz) ⇅ | Cushioning (mm) ⇅ | Drop (mm) ⇅ | Stack Height (mm) ⇅ | Midsole Material ⇅ | Outsole Material ⇅ |
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New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
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£125.43 ≈ | 7-20 US (men) listed; women's equivalents shown | 261 g (men) / 208 g (women) | Extra Soft (Infinion foam midsole) | 6 mm | Heel 40 mm; Forefoot 34 mm | Infinion (supercritical foam) | Rubber |
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The 1080v15 is New Balance's plush daily trainer updated with Infinion supercritical foam for improved energy return and reduced weight. It pairs a high stack (40 mm heel) and a segmented rubber outsole for long-run protection and a livelier ride, suited to neutral runners and high-mileage training. Available in multiple widths and sizes. ★ Ideal forGood value-for-money in the mid-price range because it pairs a high 40 mm heel stack, lively Infinion midsole cushioning, and a moderate 6 mm drop for comfortable long runs at a $169.99 MSRP.
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ASICS Novablast 6
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£114.33 ≈ | True to size | 253 g/8.9 oz | High | 8 mm | 41.5 mm heel/33.5 mm forefoot | FF BLAST MAX foam and FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot pod | ASICSGRIP rubber and AHAR LO |
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The ASICS Novablast 6 is a neutral, high-cushioning daily trainer with a lightweight build, energetic FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot pod, and improved ASICSGRIP traction. It suits runners seeking comfortable easy miles, long runs, and occasional faster training in one versatile shoe. ★ Ideal forAt 155.00, its 253 g weight, high cushioning, 8 mm drop, dual-foam midsole, and durable traction provide strong versatility and performance for a mid-price daily running shoe. |
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