In short:Stable shoe boasting a polyurethane "roll bar", Acteva foam midsole and breathable mesh upper Phillip Henwood: DEFINITELY PROMISING Strengths: I have two pairs and find them at least as good as the 854. The new upper vents much better
- had 854's and Asics Kayano XI and these feel better. Weaknesses: Good stability, comfortable. Feel light. Lots of cushioning - had 854's and Asics Kayano XI and these feel better. Overall: Excellent especially since I got them from New Balance
with New Balance shoes is the great amount of cushioning and support - I personally prefer a harder ride and the Abzorb cushioning is a great buffer on hard surfaces. I have a pair of 858s but suffer from rubbing on the instep on longer runs. Weaknesses
. Weaknesses: No medial post to make the arch support too hard.Nice high profile around the ankle. Overall: All the benefits of the classic NB854 without the heaviness and hardness on the arch. DazTheSlug: NO NONSENSE Strengths: Extremely comfortable straight
