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While looking into New Balance running shoes, youβll bump into a series of materials and technologies with bold but unclear sounding names. Here are the most important ones for you to know:
The highest energy returning performance foam, delivering a propulsive feel to help drive you forward.
A revolutionary advancement in the material that cushions the high impact foot strikes that occur on roads, tracks, courts, and fields. Informed by 3D motion captured pressure mapping and force application data gathered from real athletes.
A midsole foam with approximately 3% bio-based content delivers the most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort. Bio-based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce carbon footprint.
Pairs sport-specific carbon fibre plate geometry with strategic midsole voids, designed to increase stored energy to deliver a higher amount of total energy returned.
These thickly stacked trainers are designed to be the plushest, most luxurious feeling in the range. They are designed to provide maximum impact protection with very little ground feel.
The More v4 is designed for regular and larger runners. It is also specifically for those who are going to log long miles.
This shoe is meant for neutral runners, and stability runners will struggle in this shoe. Also, people with wide midfoot or toes will find this shoe challenging.
Designed to be durable, comfortable, and versatile. If you were to only own one running shoe, it should be a daily trainer that can perform a variety of runs well.
This is a shoe for just about any runner. If youβre looking for a daily trainer that can handle just about any kind of run than look no further.
The only person that might not like this shoe is someone who is looking for a some stability. This is a shoe that has very little stability to it so it can make you feel a little unsettled on uneven terrain or tight turns.
These trainers are designed to help runners who overpronate excessively by providing guidance or support.
Middle to long distance runners who want some stability in their cushioned ride will enjoy Vongo v6 for daily training including long runs, Tempo work, and longer speed intervals.
Vongo’s thin, low-traction outsole is less ideal for runners who often run in (any type of) precipitation. Do not go with this shoe if your outsoles show heavy uneven wear patterns.
I would recommend this to a runner who wants a no frills daily trainer built for miles
These uptempo trainers are designed to be fast and durable at the same time. This includes being as lightweight as possible and often having responsive foams and plated technology in the midsole.
If you are looking for a speed trainer which has a very soft, cushioned ride, the SuperComp Trainer is a great option. If you want a cheaper, more durable version of the SuperComp Elite v3, itβs also a great option.
If you enjoy minimal speed trainers which have lots of ground feel, the SuperComp Trainer v2 is not for you.
If youβre looking for a do-it-all daily trainer or a cushioned, long-distance racer, the Propel v4 is a great option. Its FuelCell midsole has an energetic ride while the flexible plate makes transitions faster for when you need to pick up the pace.
If you prefer a firm, old school ride with lots of ground feel, the Propel v4 is not the shoe for you. It has an exciting, modern ride with cushioning deep enough for full marathons.
Built to be lightweight and propulsive, racing shoes contain the most cutting-edge and innovative technologies that brands have to offer. They are designed to make you run as fast and efficient as possible.
If you’re looking for a super soft, long-distance racer with good durability, the SC Elite v4 is an option. If you want something less aggressive than other super shoes which is easier on the legs, it’s also a good option.
If you want a really stiff, aggressive and firm-riding racer, the SC Elite v4 is not the shoe for you. If you want a super lightweight racer, it’s also not for you.
If youβre looking for a light 5K or 10K racer and you donβt like the max-cushioned ride of a marathon super shoe, the SuperComp Pacer is the ideal shoe for you. It has good stability with plenty of ground feel.
If youβre looking for a plush, highly cushioned ride which you can use for long distances, the SuperComp Pacer is not the shoe for you.
Trail shoes have protective uppers, tough outsoles and lugs to help with traction. They are built to withstand the elements that runners encounter on uneven terrain.
Neutral runners looking for a softe but not plush daily trial shoe suited for moderate distances and trails.
Runners looking for Minimalistic ultra sensitive, or ultra distance capable shoe.
Short answer: definitely. NB is innovating every single year in all of their ranges. Their cushioning in particular is soft and liked by many runners.