New Balance Men's 880 Shoes

Product Information

This twelfth edition presents changes that not only affect its midsole, but also its upper and outsole. Runners are unanimous on the subject: the ride is smooth and comfortable, in line with expectations of such a shoe.

On the other hand, runners with more narrow feet had trouble finding the right fit, even with the laces tightened to the max. The padding around said collar holds the shoes in place – however, don't expect excellent heel lockdown from the Fresh Foam X 880v12. Light and supportive fit – A plush yet breathable double-knit engineered mesh upper provides strategic zones of support while maintaining flexibility.

In short, a balance between comfortable, stable and soft cushioning, and with an optimal response for running at faster paces.

A poor fitting heel fit can lead to pressure spots, slippage, and heel instability so finding a good heel fit is important. This systematic process is to ensure that we have experience with each shoe in a large variety of conditions to provide expansive and thorough reviews for the public and for companies. These days he runs halves in the just sub 1:40 range if he gets lucky,, training 30-40 miles per week mostly at moderate paces on the roads and trails of New Hampshire and Utah be it on the run or nordic skis. The posterior aspect of the shoe offers a slight heel flair in both the medial and lateral directions helping to provide security to the heel. I have attempted to crank down tighter on the laces for a more secure fit, but let’s just say this shoe runs wide.The full-length Fresh Foam keeps the cushioning consistent and improves the transition in the gait cycle.

The fit of the upper on the 880 is a little more relaxed and, while the firmness is similar, the flexibility of the 880 makes it a much more runnable shoe for me. Runners that may be sensitive to forefoot rockers and toe springs will appreciate the more neutral feel of the 880v12. The New Balance Fresh Foam 880v12 is here, the latest update of the prestigious 880 series that bursts onto the scene with very significant innovations that affect the configuration of this training shoe.The heel counter is padded nicely, and I experienced no rubbing or hot spots even during my 10+ mile runs. Sam: The v13 sees essentially no visibly apparent changes yet its upper is now more secure while fitting about the same, its overall ride slightly firmer and more responsive due to a change in the firmness of the outsole rubber, a significant improvement for me if a bit overdone.