New Balance Women's W860b 11 Sneaker

Product Information

JARRETT: The long-time stability fan-favorite New Balance 860 has returned for version 11. With it comes the introduction of Fresh Foam into the 860 line, an updated engineered mesh upper, and an Ultra Heel that no longer curls in. The Good I’ve got no qualms with the engineered mesh upper. It wraps the foot and holds well in the midfoot. There’s room in the toe box and the length is spot on for my 10.5, but more importantly, the 2E width is great.

For me, it was true to size and offered enough space for swelling. Some reviewers mentioned that it was slightly narrower than expected, but most feel the fit was just right. The New Balance 860v11 versus the New Balance 860v10 Heavy” is a theme in this section. Even though the 860v11 has really made some leaps and bounds over the past couple of iterations, it is still beefy for a road shoe. At 11.9 ounces for a men’s size 10.5, it’s a bit unacceptable.

New Balance 860v11 Review: Run Test Review

The outsole is pretty much the same as the previous iteration and is covered in full blown rubber. The slight difference is the pattern. As I said in my review of last year’s 860v10, the outsole is going to last and grips the pavement as it should. Shop 860v11 – Men Shop 860v11 – Women The Bad Fans of an old school stability shoe rejoice: they < are> still available to buy if you know where to look, and the 860 is one of the most popular ones still doing the rounds. It might have modern aesthetics but this is a decidedly traditional shoe. Highly supportive Runners can expect a brand new, enhanced cushioning experience,” Zielinski says. “With the Fresh Foam interacting with the foot closely on strike, runners can expect a smooth and cushioned ride.”

Everyone’s gait is slightly different, but there are four main types of running styles and pronation: New Balance has added its ridiculously airy and light FreshFoam cushioning, which we absolutely love. On lighter, faster shoes it has the effect of making you’ve been working on your speed more than that actually have – and even on an otherwise heavy shoe such as this, it provided a decent amount of consistent bounce. It took a break-in of almost 100 miles for the 860’s narrow-midfoot upper to feel comfortable for all-day wear and runs over 8 miles. Related: 1080v10 Review: It’s the Running Shoe That Everyone’s Talking About The Brand New Fresh Foam Midsole The best part of the update (yeah, even better than the FFX) is the Ultra Heel. It now flares out instead of curling in and is so much better. Not only is there no heel slip or uncomfortable rubbing, it also acts as a pull tab! The more structured heel cup keeps the heel in place for additional support.

The Good

Ready for more good news? Never again will you have to choose between function and fashion. New Balance is proud to offer fresh, exciting styles that are as modern as they are timeless - created with an ideal balance of aesthetics and function in mind. How should running shoes fit? The only problem with this shoe was with the fit. Wider-footed runners loved the room in the toebox, but lamented that the redesigned heel cup was too snug and rubbed after a few miles. For narrower footed runners the reverse was the case. It’s definitely worth popping to your local speciality running store and slipping a pair on to make sure you have no such issues. Conclusion The 860’s upper shows advanced technology: thinner and simpler yet offering a similarly supported fit in the midfoot. The ride feels like you’re driving down the road in an armored vehicle, securely strapped in and free to enjoy the scenery. There’s no concern that your foot will roll inward too far, as the shoe holds steady.