Is The New Balance 1080 V13 Really As Bad As The Online Reviews Say? My honest & unbiased thoughts!

The New Balance 1080 has been a much loved shoe amongst the running community for many years and I've recommended it to loads of people as a great everyday trainer. Version 13 has just launched and the online reviews weren't looking too good so I wanted to get it in to test and see just how different it was from previous models! Kit worn in the video Rest Day Sweater https://benparkes.com/products/rest-day-embroidered-sweater-2 Cap https://benparkes.com/collections/23-all-hats/products/og-running-cap-4 Blue long sleeve top https://benparkes.com/collections/23-winter-faves/products/gettingitdone-long-sleeve-running-tee-4 Get that PB you deserve with our amazing training plans which now come with the option to add on integrated strength routines! Check them out here: https://benparkes.com/collections/plans The best running and casual gear with fast worldwide shipping! Use code YOUTUBE for 10% off your order: https://benparkes.com/collections/merchandise Relevant reviews New Balance 1080 v12 https://youtu.be/b4mSnYe38r8?si=2REjiFqQJy8PZTwa New Balance 1080 v11 https://youtu.be/oTLB5pIO2PE?si=3JBG-AJQchafgjj2 New Balance 1080 v10 https://youtu.be/zh5YkeOJK2o?si=TKmzTa90BddRIPjw New Balance More 4 https://youtu.be/sUK14Yrm3J0?si=VanXgK5i5UHF6_mD Asics Novablast 4 https://youtu.be/7xHpmTm7mis?si=2me6Rp1IyVf04m6P Nike Pegasus 40 https://youtu.be/YRTrCEmcBMI?si=Y1uUAuJT_Smn5dXK Follow along on Social Media! Second Channel - @benparkestheextramile Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/benparkes Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/benparkesruns Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/benparkes Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Join the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPqG0yh_xPm2AyLjffbDvw/join Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:40 Changes from version 12 1:10 Facts & figures 3:01 Likes 4:12 Dislikes 6:37 Addressing the 1 star reviews 7:19 Who should buy these? 7:52 Summary