I wear-tested these! (Read 877 times)

NB 805 Really liked that shoe. I'm guessing they didn't make any changes after my wear-test, as it was only a couple of months ago. Not a shoe I would likely buy for training (at least at this point), but I really liked the fit and look. Definitely would be nice for just kicking-around in.

Is there a rhyme/reason for the NB numbering scheme. My guess is the higher the number, heavier the shoe.

I've heard that generally the higher the #, the more technology...the 1223 is their highest-end shoe (the weight thing would make sense, except the 900 series are lightweight and the 760 series isn't). Other than that there's not much rhyme or reason. I think NB would sell a lot more shoes if they made their "naming" technique less confusing (especially when the same # shoe can be found in different categories--they just add different letters before the #s--WR = women's running shoes, MR = men's--but to the average consumer I think this only adds to the confusion). At least they have a website, though...which is more than one can say for Saucony.

could you describe what where they like? 1. where they neutral/ stability 2. flexable? 3. wide or tight in the toebox? 4. low profile lightweight? thanks

Neutral--no stability post. Very flexible. Roomy toebox (but snug heel), though mine were in wide width, so they should be roomy. Low profile, lightweight. Kind of like my 902s, but less cushy and less stable. I don't know that I'd want to do a long run in them, but they were fantastic for shorter, faster runs. AND I did my wear testing on snow and ice and they actually had great traction. I really liked the arch support, too. I wish all NB SL-1 lasted shoes had an arch like that. I have to throw an aftermarket arch supporting insole in my other NB shoes (adds no stability, just fills the space in under my arch better).

What is with the rainbow?

That charcoal grey trim is almost like an iridescent patent leather...wild stuff. Very flashy shoe. The ones I tested were the black and pink. Killed me to have to send them back. I love fun, comfy shoes.