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 |  | | Posted: 01/05/06
Updated: 23/05/06 | | 'GOOD FOR WIDE FEET' | | Strengths:
4E width-fitting. Lots of support[Update 23/05/06] Come in various width fittings. Lots of support. Ethically sound (as with all New Balance shoes but unlike lots of other manufacturers). Cheap, for the level of stability you get. | | Weaknesses:
Can be a bit too roomy - I had to wear two pairs of socks[Update 23/05/06] Fairly heavy and bulky - can feel like you're wearing clown shoes! Maybe too roomy in the forefoot (I had to wear two pairs of socks). | | Overall:
I had a fantastic London Marathon in these - and they were the only shoes I could find that didn't rub my wide feet![Update 23/05/06] These are reliable, solid shoes. Trouble is, they feel solid too!
I have always worn Asics - graduated from the 2110 to the Kayano for my first marathon. The 2110 was good but the Kayanos were something else - so snug and comfortable, running in them was pure pleasure.
I moved on to the NB857 because the latest Kayanos were too narrow - the great advantage of the 857s is that they come in various widths.
I wore the 857 for this year's London Marathon and had a great race. They offer lots of support and feel sturdy. But you feel the bulk when doing faster runs in training, or on uneven surfaces. Overall I'd recommend them though. |
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