New Balance Men's 880 Shoes

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As well as this, a no-sew material application means reduced weight plus a minimal risk of rubbing and blisters; because everyone knows how those can ruin your day.

Because of the upper and to a lesser extent the ride the V12 now leans more towards the easier side of daily training whereas the v11 leaned more towards a somewhat faster paced side of the spectrum. Sam: Considerably lighter, almost 2 oz / 57g lighter on an almost identical stack height but with 8mm vs 10mm drop, the Salomon leans more uptempo than the 880, if it is a bit less forgiving overall. The New Balance Fresh Foam X 880v12 introduces the Fresh Foam X technology to the 880 Series, making the shoes bouncier and ever so comfortable to wear to everyday runs.I am worried that there isn’t enough midfoot lockdown: while my forefoot appreciates the room, I really had to cinch the laces down when running at faster speeds to feel as if my foot wouldn’t fall off the platform. What I will tell you is that, as it could not be otherwise, the product developers of the Boston brand have not skimped on resources, and this model has the latest generation of New Balance technologies.

The flexible forefoot and softer Fresh Foam X make the 10 mm heel drop feel lower (more in the moderate 8-9 realm) and may place increased demand on the calf and ankle musculature. Last, the firm heel counter adds structure to the back of the shoe providing a secure lockdown guiding the foot forward. oz lighter with an almost identical stack height and 10mm drop the Puma is also for sure a “traditional” daily trainer in geometry and ride.

So this shoe will win you over if you’re looking for a traditional road shoe with a softer and fairly bouncy ride for daily training. The Fresh Foam X 880v12 represents a new generation set-up of the silhouette's workhorse reliability with the smooth transitions of a reimagined dual-layer midsole. In running them side-by-side the 880 feels lower to the ground and has a less pronounced slab of foam under the midfoot. 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.