New Balance 1080v13 vs Saucony Endorphin Shift 3: Worth the $80 Price Difference?

The New Balance 1080v13 is one of the latest max cushioned shoes to hit the market in 2023, while the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3 is in the discount phase of its lifecycle, having been released in September 2023. Depending on where you look online and the sales being run, the Shift 3 can be found anywhere from $80 to $110, while the brand new 1080 is a price leader in the market at $165. In this video, we break down the differences between the two and let you know whether the New Balance is worth the extra money.
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[@kuriosites]

I'd probably be leaning towards the Shift if I was looking for a max cushioned shoe right now. For those who want a soft ride, the Nimbus 25 is also on clearance right now.

[@q20a08]

A few crucial points were made in this video, for my situation. I did see some Shifts at a good clearance price, but I am stuck with a wide forefoot. Shift quickly got eliminated, for the same (tight) reasons mentioned at 8:59. Also, I am not the buyer obsessed with every gram of shoe weight. Give me a slightly heavier outsole, rather than the type of quick wear shown around 11:30. Appreciated these practical topics in the review, in addition to the plain fact that one model (Shift) leans firmer than the other (1080).

[@supwell]

thanks for watching! and agreed - i wish brands would add more outsole rubber. one reason i'm thinking about getting the vomero 17 as my next shoe

[@Wings_nut]

Already having the Speed 3 & the Pro 3, I avoided the Shift 3 because I wanted to mix up the heel drops and midsoles in my rotation. Enter the More v4 as my recovery shoe. It is close to end of life and will replace it with the 1080 v13. Looking forward to the spring release of both the Speed 4 and the Pro 4 (or maybe the SC Elite 4). Thanks.

[@ielle.]

Pretty sure the Shift 3 has a 4mm drop?

[@Wings_nut]

@@ielle. correct

[@scamer95]

@@Wings_nut The speed 3 and the pro 3 have 8mm and share the same pwrrunpb foam, Saucony's softer bouncier foam. If you wanted to mix up the heel drop and midsole feel in your rotation then the shift 3 is literally the perfect fit and being the fact that all 3 shoes have that "speed roll technology" geometry rocker it'll be an easy transition and similar ride experience but also working different muscles.

[@Wings_nut]

@@scamer95 I also want to mix up midsoles: EVA, PEBA, TPU, etc.