New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X 860 V12 Running Shoe

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New Balance is sticking true to the promise of the 860 line which is a stability shoe that offers support, comfort, and a consistent, year-round run. The engineered mesh upper feels smooth, soft and welcoming while keeping my feet anchored,” Nate says. Road runners seeking a smooth, supportive ride have flocked to the New Balance 860 for 13 generations, and it’s listed as one of the best stability running shoes in 2022.

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While it feels supportive and durable, it also has a lightweight feel for a stability trainer with just enough flexibility in the forefoot,” one reviewer says. With quite stretchy, flat laces, the shoes don’t come undone too easily, I found a simple single-knot was enough to keep me in the shoe throughout my run. Overall, this combo creates a smooth experience that absorbs the impact of the road throughout everyday training runs, but it still lacks a 'wow' factor in terms of softness and responsiveness. Because it’s stiffer, it compresses less under your weight and keeps the shoe from wearing out unevenly, so you get a stable ride through the entire life of the shoe. They’re both simple, dependable choices that offer the same consistent experience year after year, according to Fleet Feet reviewer Mandy.The 860 is a great shoe to grab for easy runs when I want to keep my legs fresh for the harder efforts later in the week, and it is truly a shoe that I can trust to get the job done. On top of that the lockdown of the shoe has improved significantly and makes the foot feel much more natural on the platform below it. The shoe itself is intended for runners who overpronate, featuring light and supportive characteristics, which keep runners coming back year after year. When the shoe was designed, New Balance wanted to focus on a comfort-oriented model to generate reliable performance. It can help maximize comfort and minimize the risk of specific types of injuries more common to flat footed runners.

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The foam actually makes for a super-consistent ride, I found myself taking these out more frequently than most shoes that I review because they’re so capable over long distances. Overall, the Fresh Foam X 860 v12 is great for beginner runners and those who like a durable and supportive daily trainer that can handle the weekly grind. It’s nothing over-the-top, but it’s an upper that is comfortable and fits and performs well,” says one reviewer.

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The New Balance 860 is known for providing stable, reliable support and this latest version is no different. Overall, it is a very durable shoe that I think will easily get me entirely through an indoor season—and probably most of outdoor season—of mileage. The benefits of it would increase if you added the amount of Fresh Foam X in the topsole or mixed it in the midsole.The post is noticeable but integrated well throughout extending from the rearfoot through the midfoot. The term "pronation" is thrown around a lot, the only problem being that it is a normal motion that helps with shock absorption. Refined materials in the upper create a more secure fit than the previous model, adding another layer of stability. Force is definitely the correct term because you can really feel the 860 v12 get to work if you’re form isn’t right.

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The forefoot has solid flex grooves and outsole flare, particularly on the medial side that guide the foot forward.

Too much of it can overly stress tendons and muscles, while too little can stress bones and other passive structures. DPT/Footwear Science: B (Decent use of multiple methodsincluding guidance lines, sole flare and posting. In fact, the v12 is one of the stability models we’ll recommend first to runners seeking a simple, well-made shoe with more support—and fewer bells and whistles.