New Balance
New Balance 1080v15
APMA Seal of Acceptance
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Verify on APMA.org (Record #9679)Cushioning
maximum
Support
neutral
Heel Drop
6mm
Widths
2E, 4E, D, B
Clinical Score
A composite score built from condition match, construction integrity, APMA verification, and fit range for Metatarsalgia.
Excellent Clinical Fit
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Get My Personalized MatchNew Balance 1080v15 Key Features
Neutral support, a 6mm drop, and a weight of 261 grams (9.2 oz) for the men's version, per New Balance
Perforated mesh upper that New Balance describes as lightweight and breathable
Ultra Heel design for secure fit
Rubber outsole for durable traction
Available in multiple widths including 4E
Infinion foam midsole: New Balance lists the cushioning as Extra Soft and describes it as designed for long lasting performance with enhanced energy return
APMA Seal of Acceptance pid=9679 - verified directly from APMA Seal Database May 2026
Fit note: at the standard D width, New Balance's fit data lists average foot width, arch height, foot height, and heel width, so try your own insole or orthotic before buying
Conditions This Shoe Is Matched To
Recommended for 16 foot conditions.
Plantar Fasciitis
high matchNew Balance rates the Infinion foam cushioning Extra Soft and lists neutral support with a 6mm drop. New Balance makes no plantar fasciitis claim for this shoe, so check heel and arch comfort when you try it on. A podiatrist can advise on whether this level of cushioning suits your symptoms.
Learn about Plantar FasciitisMorton's Neuroma
high matchNew Balance lists the Infinion foam cushioning as Extra Soft, and men's sizing comes in widths up to 4E, which may leave the forefoot less compressed. New Balance does not describe the toe box shape, so check forefoot room before buying.
Learn about Morton's NeuromaMetatarsalgia
high matchInfinion maximum cushioning absorbs forefoot impact - the primary pain driver in metatarsalgia.
Learn about MetatarsalgiaDiabetic Neuropathy
medium matchNew Balance describes a lightweight, breathable perforated mesh upper and rates the cushioning Extra Soft, and men's sizing comes in widths up to 4E. New Balance does not describe this shoe as designed for diabetic foot care, so people with reduced sensation should have a podiatrist or diabetes care team confirm the fit before wearing it.
Learn about Diabetic NeuropathyAthlete's Foot
high matchPerforated mesh upper promotes consistent airflow reducing the warm moist environment fungus thrives in.
Learn about Athlete's FootIngrown Toenails
high matchMen's sizing comes in widths up to 4E, which may give the toes more room. At the standard D width, New Balance's fit data lists an average foot width, so choose a wider width if the toes feel crowded. More room around the toes may help ease pressure on the nail edges.
Learn about Ingrown ToenailsCorns and Calluses
high matchMaximum Infinion cushioning reduces all pressure points that cause corn and callus formation.
Learn about Corns and CallusesBlisters
high matchNew Balance describes a lightweight, breathable perforated mesh upper, and men's sizing comes in widths up to 4E, which may help avoid a tight fit that can rub. Blisters depend on fit, socks, and activity, and New Balance makes no blister claim for this shoe, so try it on with the socks you plan to wear.
Learn about BlistersTendinitis
high matchInfinion cushioning absorbs impact that would otherwise stress inflamed tendons.
Learn about TendinitisToenail Fungus
high matchPerforated mesh upper reduces nail moisture - the key environmental factor for fungal growth.
Learn about Toenail FungusFoot Ulcers
medium matchNew Balance describes a lightweight, breathable perforated mesh upper and rates the cushioning Extra Soft. New Balance makes no claim about wound or ulcer care for this shoe. Anyone with an open wound or a history of foot ulcers should have a podiatrist or wound care team approve footwear before wearing it.
Learn about Foot UlcersClaw Toes
high matchMen's sizing comes in widths up to 4E with a breathable mesh upper, and a wider width may leave more room for curled toes. At the standard D width, New Balance's fit data lists an average foot width, so check the toe area for rubbing.
Learn about Claw ToesGout
high matchNew Balance lists the Infinion foam cushioning as Extra Soft, and men's sizing comes in widths up to 4E, which may leave more room around a swollen big toe joint. At the standard D width, New Balance's fit data lists an average foot width, so move to a wider width if the joint feels pressed.
Learn about GoutHigh Arches
high matchNew Balance rates the Infinion foam cushioning Extra Soft and lists neutral support. High arches can place more load on the heel and forefoot, so many people look for cushioning, but New Balance makes no claim about high arches for this shoe. Check comfort under the arch when you try it on. APMA accepted.
Learn about High ArchesPeroneal Tendinitis
high matchThe Infinion midsole delivers maximum neutral cushioning that absorbs the lateral impact forces peroneal tendons must resist with every step. Neutral support type is correct for the high-arch supination pattern most common in peroneal tendinitis. APMA accepted.
Learn about Peroneal TendinitisWide Feet
high matchNeutral trainer with an Infinion foam midsole in 2E and 4E widths in men's sizing. At the standard D width, New Balance's fit data lists an average foot width, so the wider widths are the ones to consider for wide feet. APMA accepted pid=9679.
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