Testing the new New Balance 1080 v14 at Villa Borghese

Welcome to Villa Borghese

It's October 26, the sun is shining in Rome and Villa Borghese is ready to welcome our runners to discover together the brand new Fresh Foam X 1080 v14, one of the great bestsellers of the Boston brand, designed to offer maximum comfort in daily runs. The event opens with a warm welcome, enriched by the delivery of the exclusive welcome kit by New Balance and MisterRunning, and of course the shoes for the free test. Two special guests immediately warm up the spirits: Massimiliano Rosolino and Federico Riva, world champions of sport, who, with their presence, inspire and charge up all the participants with energy. The added value? The technical in-depth analysis of the characteristics of the shoes curated by the New Balance Tech Rep, and followed by a light warm-up, led by a local community run, to best prepare the runners for the race.

Ready, Go! We put the New Balance 1080 v14 to the test

Lace up your shoes: it's time for the shakeout run! The group of runners ventures through the suggestive paths of Villa Borghese to test the new Fresh Foam X 1080 v14. 5 km on a unique track, made even more special by the extraordinary presence of Massimiliano Rosolino. Running alongside an Olympic champion is not an everyday opportunity!

Comfort, cushioning and that right touch of reactivity are the already known qualities of this model and confirmed by the first feedback from runners. “They are complete shoes”, “They allow you to develop a certain reactivity!”, “Excellent even uphill”: these are the first impressions. Every step confirmed the experience of smooth and effortless running that the 1080 v14 promise. Find out more about the shoe in the article

The last emotions before saying goodbye

Healthy fun, applause and laughter, the event ended with a special moment: the drawing of a pair of New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14, giving one lucky participant the chance to take home a tangible memory of this experience. Immediately after, all the participants gathered around a convivial buffet, a moment of sharing to say goodbye and exchange final impressions. An unforgettable experience that left everyone with the desire to get back on track soon!

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Close to runners

Another Shoe Test Experience has ended with a bang! With our special guests and the New Balance team, we took participants on a journey to discover the 1080 v14 and the cutting-edge technologies, like Fresh Foam X, that make these shoes unique. We were happy to take your questions and exchange valuable feedback and observations, the ones that make every runner more aware. Our commitment to the local running community continues, with the goal of offering the best possible experience for those who love to run. Until the next adventure together!