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New Balance Lerato Running Shoes - AW21

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Sam: Concur with Renee here. More cushion, more comforting the Lerato, much more versatile the 880v11 for daily run training.

I have taken a lot of runs in in FuelCell TC, as it is SOO cool. But with the introduction of Lerato I think it is AT LEAST as cool. This quote from a High Snobbery New Balance sponsored content article at least partially sets the scene for the Lerato: Sam: I concur with Derek’s take for easy runs, Lerato. After all that is the focus of its design. As a more general daily trainer the Invincible is a blast of bouncy fun. I really enjoyed the lacing scheme which helps the shoe to be tied easily but still holds everything in place in a very secure manner. The sturdy heel cup enhances the stability of this neutral trainer which is something I am happy to see as a slight overpronator. And last but not least there are tons of reflectivity everywhere on the shoe - even the lace have reflective yarn worked into them! I never felt safer going out on a dark winter evening - well done New Balance! It’s comfy all around but still not too plush for my liking. There are others on the market that overdo it sometimes with the padding (looking at you, Saucony) but not so the Lerato.

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I mentioned it under the midsole section, but I’ll reiterate it here. This shoe works best for heel strikers because that is where the bounce is most prominent. It is absolutely runnable and a great choice for easier no agenda runs. I was surprised how effective the material combination of FuelCell as in New Balance’s latest highest performance shoes and a carbon plate was here for different more easy going purposes. The Lerato delivers a mellow, soft, pleasant ride with some fun energy (plate and foam rebound) one tthat is nearly bottomless in cushion but also never bottoms out or feels ponderous and hard to move at moderate paces, and especially so given the weight of the shoe at 11.78 oz / 338g in a US9 Our speed running shoes are just as innovative, and are powered by REVlite cushioning and lightweight solid rubber outsoles. New Balance Running Shoes: The History

Also of note both visually and functionally we have a sewn strip of gray reflective material that not only completely wraps the rear of the shoe but extends completely around the eyelets material up front. There are also reflective patches at both sides of the toes. A tremendous safety feature that ties in with the visual design very effectively The width up front is pretty good, not incredible, but there is not much height to the toebox, and there’s very little stretch or give. As touched on in my First Impressions the visual depth, while in muted colors, is let’s just say deep! New Balance Lerato is a competition shoe with an integrated carbon plate in the midsole which makes it an obvious choice when you are working on your pace on longer distances where you need a soft and comfortable shoe which also works well for racing. New Balance Lerato Specifications

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Ssm: These are really quite similar shoes in having supercritical midsoles and extensive coverage outsoles to stabilize things. The Tarantula uses a very wide heel landing and minimal heel counter to stabilize the heel as well as Vibram MegaGrip rubber in a more road oriented pattern. while the Lerato relies on the much mentioned high collars, big heel counter, and plastic and carbon clips and plates. I think it’s not meant to be a daily trainer but more of a premium easy run trainer, and given its weight, would probably work best for heavier runners, and particularly heel strikers. Renee: I found the upper overall comfortable. The toebox is amble for me (and I like a wide forefoot/toebox) and the heel hold is solid. However, the height of the tongue, heel collar, and heel counter were a bit too high on my foot for my preference in a running shoe. For a walking shoe, this was fine, but the height did deter me from having a light, nimble foot landing. The upper looks to have some water resistance, but it does not. I ran several times through the snow and had plenty of moisture entering. The upper looks warm, but it has breathability. Like the entire shoe, the upper looks and feels like luxury. That said, like Jacob, I have wear on the tongue and heel collar, which happened well before 50 miles. While I did not get a second revised collars pair to test I am happy to hear the changes in material seemed to have resolved the issue. Jacob: The Lerato upper uses a blend of several materials for support and style. The primary mesh (the light gray) is a dense but thin plastic-like material that holds its shape well.

For example the “decorative” cord reinforcements around the lace up area are for visual appeal but also are functional as while the laces run through holes for the first 3 eyelets they run through cord loops for the front two. I assume to provide a bit more give where the foot flexes towards the toe off.I just went for 4-5 runs in this shoe but make no mistake. It has a really durable outsole. where the rubber compound is strategically placed in areas mostly exposed to wear and tear. If it wasn’t clear, we weren’t super happy with the performance of the New Balance Lerato. It is a first of its kind from New Balance so we definitely give them some leeway. The shoe has a lot of cool things going for it, but in the end, it’s hampered by being too heavy and almost over-engineered. We would love to see a more consumer-friendly heavily cushioned carbon plated shoe that everyone can use, but this is just too bulky and makes for a better walker than a runner. Fit is true to size athough not a particularly flexible fit due to the bulk of the upper. Step in feel is a perfect balance between cushion and stability. I never felt like I was going to roll my ankle or pitch over, yet it does an excellent job isolating you from the ground. Walking around and standing in the shoe felt amazingly comfortable, as it’s the perfect mix of support and cushion. I found myself wearing it less for my long or fast runs and more casually. It’s understated, immensely comfortable, and easy on your feet. As a bonus, there are a bunch of reflectors on the Lerato which is always a good idea for nighttime visibility.

The Lerato is a highly stylized, luxury-style, maximal trainer. It is a high-quality running shoe, but not a performance-first shoe. The Lerato blends New Balance premium construction and classic style of the daily wear 990 with a modern foam and leg-saving carbon plate leading to quite a unique shoe. How does this fashion-meets-performance shoe run? Let’s get into the details. Time has moved on and with the evolution of materials it was time to “update” the concept of the ultimate deluxe gray trainer. At 383g / 13.5oz in my US12, it is the heaviest road shoe I’ve tested, taking the title from the Saucony Triumph 18 by about 10g. It is in a wholly different realm from it’s sleek, race-weight, performance companions, the TC, RC Elite, and Rebel v2. Hidden on the inside of the upper we read “be iconic”—New Balance is going for it here and I’m into the fun. Renee: The “ride” is where the luxury and great qualities of the shoe come together with my only complaint about the shoe: the weight. Nils: I jump on Renee’s comment about the height of the shoe entrance (tongue, heel collar and heel counter). I experienced the exact same and additionally I had some weird pressure points around my ankle caused by the tongue. I think it was actually too wide for my feet. The pain disappeared after 2-3 runs but needs to be mentioned nonetheless. Other than that I can’t say any bad about the upper of the Lerato.Ivan: I consider the New Balance Lerato not only a luxurious and comfortable running shoe meant for shorter, relaxed runs, but also a cool and very enjoyable everyday sneaker. I really like this shoe for what it is and I’m noticing that these sort of hybrid shoes are becoming increasingly popular. It feels best at easy to mid endurance paces and is good for casual runs and easy long runs. It is very smooth and easy to run in, with good rebound and forward bounce, but it is not overtly fast. Jeff: Two of the most comfortable shoes out there, and for me, the decision couldn’t be easier. I much prefer the feel of the ZoomX in the Nike versus the Fuel Cell in the Lerato. Even without a plate the Nike has a much better rebound for me. It doesn’t hurt that the Invincible is 2 ounces lighter, and has a more comfortable toebox. That said, I haven’t found the Invincible all that unstable (though I can see where heel strikers could), and a big part of that is how incredibly wide the platform of the Nike is. The Lerato is by no means narrow, and the Invincible is almost a full centimeter wider in the forefoot (8.7mm) and is a centimeter wider in the heel. Jacob: The Lerato is brand new release in New Balance’s FuelCell line which uses the same soft, light, midsole formula as in the RC Elite and Rebel v2, and it includes a carbon plate! Exciting stuff. The Lerato is dramatically different from the plated FuelCell TC and RC Elite as well as every other shoe in the FuelCell line. A carbon plate running shoe weighing 340g. in men´s size US9 and 290g. in women´s size US7,5. It sounded completely wrong before I tested the shoe as carbon plate shoes usually feature among the lightest shoes.

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