New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 vs On Cloudmonster 2
Verdict: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 takes the edge with identical 6mm drop and mesh upper at $165 MSRP versus $180 for the On Cloudmonster 2's dual-density Helion superfoam and Speedboard. Both are current neutral daily trainers released in 2024. The $15 savings and plush Fresh Foam X midsole give New Balance the numerical advantage in value and overall verdict score.
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 lists at $165 while On Cloudmonster 2 lists at $180 — New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 undercuts On Cloudmonster 2 by $15 (9%).
Winner: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14: 8.5/10
On Cloudmonster 2: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 | On Cloudmonster 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| midsole | Fresh Foam X | dual-density Helion superfoam |
| heel_drop | 6mm | 6mm |
| upper | engineered mesh | engineered mesh |
| support | neutral | neutral |
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14
What works
- Plush Fresh Foam X midsole cushioning
- Breathable engineered mesh upper
- Lower MSRP at $165
What doesn't
- Neutral support only
- Released later in 2024-10
On Cloudmonster 2
What works
- Max cushioned daily trainer with Speedboard
- Breathable engineered mesh upper
- Released earlier in 2024-02
What doesn't
- Higher MSRP at $180
- Neutral support only
Bottom line
Our pick: New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14.
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