I Absolutely Hated Running Until I Tried These Cloudlike Shoes 

The first time I stepped out wearing my free sample of the Fresh Foam X 1080 from New Balance, I sensed my run was about to be different. The sneakers felt bouncy and lightweight underfoot, and I found myself actually excited to get moving.

Once I completed the run, I knew there was something special about these New Balance. The cloudlike cushioning supported my arches, and I felt propelled to run faster and longer—two things that had never motivated me before.

In the weeks that followed, I started adding a 1- or 2-mile run to my workout routine, simply because I felt motivated and enjoyed the experience. I experimented with quick sprints, inclined speed walking, and longer-distance running—all of which these shoes easily accommodated.

This highly cushioned shoe can only be described as a supercharged cloud, allowing for smooth movement from heel to toe.

Despite providing ample cushioning (translation: a more comfortable run), there's no extra weight to the shoe. In fact, they feel as light as air on my feet.

This means your arches receive much-needed plush support, but your feet never need to put in excess effort to carry the weight of the shoe.

It's actually the main reason I also choose to wear these sneakers when traveling. My feet never feel constrained or bogged down by the style.

I'm not alone in considering this running shoe top tier. New Balance itself states on the product page, "If we only made one running shoe, it would be the Fresh Foam X 1080."