shoe.In short The 870 is a welcome sign that New Balance is now taking its trail shoes seriously. It’s not as extreme as the £70 904, but it’s functional, comfortable and easy to wear.Try it on if you liked New Balance 904 (£70); Asics Gel Escape (£55)

for short, summer trail races.Try it on if you liked Salomon XA Pro; New Balance 870.

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