In addition, the new Ultra heel cup design, which surrounds the heel, offers superior fit and support for a more natural ride on the run.

Watch my full New Balance 860v11 review below or read on to learn more about the performance, what I like best, and who this shoe is best for.

In a track workout, I didn’t feel that the posting affected speed until I was going under 6:00 per mile pace. TAYLOR: If you don’t mind a stability shoe with strong medial posting, the New Balance 860v11 could be what you’re looking for. It doesn’t help that the 10mm drop adds some unnecessary weight to the heel, causing your foot to heel-strike first.

The pull-on-Achilles-comfort piece at the top of the new Ultra Heel design allowed my foot to slide right in. This eleventh interaction offers superior cushioning even on longer runs and permanent shock absorption while running. A layer of Fresh Foam softens the impact just slightly, similar to the XPOP cushion in the Wave Horizon, with an overall firm ride due to the base layer midfoot posting in the midsole. If you have had a good experience with your old shoes and have stayed injury free then you might, understandably, be reluctant to change brand or model. The Fresh Foam 860 has a 1 centimeter layer of soft Fresh Foam atop a dual-density midsole layer which includes a very firm medial post along with another material that feels halfway in between the give of the Fresh Foam and the firm posting.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. It is advisable to pop to your local running specialist and try on a few different brands, on the treadmill if possible, to get a feel for the shoes. It performed consistently on roads, track, and gravel whether I picked up the pace and/or went long. Flatter or smoother tread is one of the clearest indicators that it might be time for a replacement.