New Balance Men's 880 Shoes

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The extra width is somewhat effective in stabilizing the heel as are the hexagon shaping of the sidewalls but as said above the new upper is not quite as up to the task as I would prefer. I imagine the width compensates somewhat from the removal in the v12 of the two prior versions’ plastic heel clip. Sure, it’d be nice if they were just a tiny bit lighter, but I think they’re a great shoe that a lot of people would be very happy with.

Sam: Nothing fancy that is for sure in my Navy Blue with a white midsole A conservative looking shoe that is for sure, and that’s OK. The bulkier upper makes the lockdown imprecise and the fit complicated for runners with narrow feet. The upper is constructed of an engineered mesh that again fits in the middle of not too stretchy or too tight.New runners looking for a neutral trainer may want to check out the 880v12 thanks to its more traditional geometry, softer Fresh Foam X, and comfortable yet secure upper. Unrivalled reliability – With premium cushioning and a durable build, the new Fresh Foam X 880v12 is our hardest working shoe for the daily runner.

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Completing the upper is a lacing system that locks down the midfoot so you can enjoy distraction-free strides. A native Coloradoan Jim enjoys its trails, mountains, and outdoors taking advantage of all they have to offer as much as possible. DPT/Footwear Science: A- (Nothing fancy with the 880 v12 makes it a good choice for new runners, walkers, and work shoes. The extensive rubber and broad platform at the rear to midfoot lead to a fairly flat and stable rear landing and decent transitions. We only use the information we collect about you lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.The New Balance 880 v12 has many characteristics that may make it a good choice for certain beginner runners. On dirt paths, the midsole protected from harsh impacts but did not take away all feeling of the trail. It is soft and easy on the foot and quite roomy and unstructured as the only overlays are minor at the logo and there is no gusset tongue. Sam: The 880 is a safer all around bet with now a touch of the energetic fun of the Rebel on a more stable platform than Rebel given the geometry, Fresh Foam rear and copious rubber. If this is not a problem for daily training, it can be a little more for more sustained paces or runs.

Many, if not most trainers these days are trending towards a forefoot stack at least in the high 20’s but here, given all the rubber, I imagine adding to the front without reducing the heel height would add to weight. A model that continues to be a safe valor for neutral runners looking to face long distances on asphalt. The 880 is more versatile and with its new foam make up gets closer than before to that front energy I like in the More while remaining slower paces friendly. I do think a more dialed in and structured upper would improve the connection between foot and what is an excellent underfoot ride.For each running shoe model we analyze reviews from many sources to propose an overall score and a consensus.