smooth-riding forefoot. Like the 2000, the 1040 is also a showcase for New Balance’s N-ergy rearfoot cushioning cartridge, which has only been seen so far in one of its racing shoes.The hollow cartridge sits below the entire heel area and consists of a
NEW BALANCE320 Firecrest Court, Centre Park, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1RG; 0800 389 1055; www.newbalance.co.uk2005 MODELSCUSHIONED 1060 844 STABILITY 854 1050 766 718 2004 MODELSCUSHIONED 1023 STABILITY 856 1221 PERFORMANCE TRAINING 834 900 MOTION
Weight 406gEvaluation Though the heavy-duty 2000 is an update of the 1700 and looks very similar, its a very different shoe. It features New Balances new N-Ergy cushioning and stability cartridge in the rearfoot, plus several other changes
The 1021 is priced to hit the plush, day-in, day-out cushioning market, and increasingly, it delivers. If you liked the 1020, you’ll love the improved forefoot cushioning. The 1021 is basically a slightly cheaper version of the new, top-end 1040, without
| Equipment Gazelle Pro Plate | Response Cushion | Ride | Supernova Cushion ASICSGel Cumulus |Gel NimbusAVIA2069 |257 BROOKSHyperion 2FILAF1 |FGT320MIZUNOWave Phoenix |Wave RiderNEW BALANCE879 |1021 |1040 |2000NIKEAir International Triax |Air Max |Air Presto
); Reebok Fusion C (£100); New Balance 1040 (£80)
