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
control shoe. Weaknesses: High level of support makes this a very effective motion control shoe. Overall: A great shoe for those needing a higher level of support. oldasthmatic: Been using Brooks Addiction since Addiction 4. Always the same quality shoe