New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X 860 V12 Running Shoe

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Both shoes offer the same lightweight support, but the new model sports a fresh new upper and a slightly softer midsole.

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Personal: B ( I certainly enjoy v12 much more than v11 but the ride is still a little firm and heavy for me to pick it over other training options out there. The foam actually makes for a super-consistent ride, I found myself taking these out more frequently than most shoes that I review because they’re so capable over long distances. Reviewers noticed how flexible the 860v12 feels in the forefoot, thanks to flex grooves in the rubber. If I were you, I wouldn’t overlook New Balance because they have proven again they can make a solid stability trainer. However, it is small and the firmer/stiffer rearfoot makes this area a bit clunky until the pace increases.Overall a solid and traditional stability shoe for those that want something consistent for moderate to longer mileage. The shoe does feature posting from the distal rearfoot through the midfoot on the medial side of the shoe. There is a small posterior lateral heel bevel that provides a somewhat smooth ride during heel contact. HOWEVER, if you find stability shoes comfortable and they make running more enjoyable, that is a great reason to use them as we know how important comfort is when choosing shoes (Nigg et al. It wasn't an issue at all after one or two runs, but if you have large/wide feet you might want to try these on before committing to them.

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There is a slight posterior lateral heel bevel that does seem to keep the heel strike pretty fluid through the region. The upper also features some extra overlays on the medial and lateral sides of the shoe that supply additional structure, making the 860 an overall well-rounded stability option. I was hoping for this shoe to feel plusher underfoot, and after my longer training runs, my legs didn't feel as recovered as I would have liked.Interestingly, there must be a larger gap around the ankles, as I would consistently get more small gravel inside my shoe than I ever do in other trainers. He normally prefers neutral shoes with a firmer ride, but is completely open to other types of shoes.