of the trail, which is the whole idea of minimalist. Weaknesses: Flexible, light, responsive and designed for midfoot/forefoot striking. Certainly lets your feet feel every nuance of the trail, which is the whole idea of minimalist. Overall: Arguably a decent
In short:Neutral trail shoe with forefoot protection and soft-rubber outsole simon Richards 4: AWFUL! Strengths: Cant think of any at the moment... Weaknesses: Cant think of any at the moment... Overall: 1st time I've actually binned a shoe
In short:Mild-gripping trail shoe with thick midsole and a small medial post
In short:Grippy trail shoe with second density medial support and a plastic midfoot Stability Web
In short:New Balance has updated its fast off-roader with a neoprene gusseted tongue and N-lock lacing system OOK!: EXCELLENT ALL ROUNDER FOR THE THE ROUGHER OFF ROAD RACES Strengths: Neoprene stretch fit tongue gives a excellent fit, literally
Weight (M): 320g Weight (W): www.newbalance.co.ukg Full Review: Durability is a key requirement of trail shoes, and the New Balance 800 doesn't disappoint. This shoe is so light on the foot it feels like a racing shoe, and yet it holds its own
but the muddiest conditions.Good cushioning and support. Weaknesses: Adequate grip in all but the muddiest conditions.Good cushioning and support. Overall: A very good off-road/trail shoe for those that like technical features of road shoes, such as good support
was a popular choice with neutral runners looking for a lightweight durable everyday shoe, so New Balance has merely tweaked this update. It has shaved off nearly 28g by using a lighter foam in the midsole.It has also introduced Lightning Dry, a water
Strengths: not good on long distances Weaknesses: not good on long distances Overall: would not buy New Balance again Michael Snow: GOOD ALL-ROUNDER Strengths: Good stability and likes to eat up the miles. Post race they feel just as comfortable. Weaknesses
In short:Minor update of the 900, with Abzorb SBS material and N-Lock lacing system Weight (M): 266g Contact: www.newbalance.co.uk Full Review: New Balance has been careful not to change too much with this update of the 900. It’s added a couple
