to a heavy, sloppy-fitting upper, and New Balance loyalists abandoned the shoes in droves for the 762.The 853 was partly a return to form, and the 854 goes further. It’s essentially a return to basics. It uses the same upper pattern – snug fit
to evolve the 855 into more of a big-guy shoe with greater support and cushioning than the 854 had. And the changes work.Try it on if you liked New Balance 854 (£70); Nike Air Structure Triax (£70)
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
AsicsAsics Gel Orient (off-road) £55 EccoEcco RXP 3040 (stability) £85 Ecco RXP 1000 (stability) £60 Helly HansenHelly Hansen Trail Beater (off-road) £80 New Balance854 (stability) £70 North FaceNorth Face Vapor Light (off-road) £70 Puma
fit, which brings it more into the classic New Balance mould. (It also has better forefoot flex grooves, an extended midfoot shank for better stability, and good universal grip.)In short The 763 is a super shoe for neutral runners and mild to moderate
This model may still be available on clearance. But we've reviewed a newer version since we published this.Weight 314gEvaluation Some of New Balances shoes you either like or you dont such as the firm but responsive 854. By contrast, the 760
- to high-mileage runner who likes a firmer, more direct feel, the Adrenaline is your shoe.Try it if you liked Saucony GRID Omni (£70); Asics GT-2060 (£70); New Balance 854 (£70)
probably consider the Max Moto.Try it if you liked Nike Air Max Triax/Air International Triax (£70); Asics GT-2070 (£75); New Balance 854 (£70)
of the very best shoes on the market, for everyone from neutral runners to moderate overpronators.Try it on if you liked Asics GT-2070 (£75), Saucony GRID Omni, (£70), New Balance 854 (£70), Mizuno Wave Mercury (£64.99)
.Try it if you liked Nike Air Max Triax/Air International Triax (£70); Asics GT-2070 (£75); New Balance 854 (£70)