New Balance 826 Replacement?? (Read 4125 times)

This has been my preferred shoe for several years now. It's their lightest trainer, designed for neutral gait runners, and just a great all around shoe. I went to Holabird to order some more as I get ready for Boston and I see they are now on closeout which means they are discontinued. At only 9.6 ounces they are hard to duplicate. Does anyone here know what the replacement for this very popular shoe is?

I've heard that the new 800MF (not to be confused with the 800 trail shoe...I love NB, but I wish they would give up on the damned numbering system, already. Soon they will be coming out with a 904 trail shoe that is completely different from and unrelated to the 904 trail shoe from a few years back) is the replacement. Sad, since I have run in both and was not particularly fond of the 800MF--and I don't think that shoe comes in widths, either. I'd say stock-up while you still can.

I think I may switch to the 903's. The medial posting in the shoe is very soft.

I think I may switch to the 903's. The medial posting in the shoe is very soft.

I tried the 903 back when it first came out because it is lightweight as well. The medial post is very different though and I immediately got stabbing foot pain every time I tried to run in them. I have a pretty efficient neutral gait with normal pronation, so I guess the stability feature was too much. I found some 826's online and bought 6 pairs, but I live near the beach and the sand on and in the road surfaces just chews up shoes and tires so 6 pairs will last me until Boston and then I am out again. I hope they come up with a suitable replacement. As for the 800, have you seen that thing? It looks like something that belongs next to a pair of Chuck Taylors. Meadowlark Lemon used to run in those things to keep in shape Two ounces heavier and a sole I don't recognize.

903 is posted/stability 904 (first quarter 09) is the update and yes they will be coming out with a 904 trail version in second qt 09 which is just a different color up and a more aggresive tread. back to the 826. Its was phased out in Oct 08. Nothing on the books for first, second or thrird quarter 09. The MR757CU is nice and feels good. The 805 speed series is what I think NB thought was the answer, but I dont see that as a good answer. The MR800MF is a midfoot striker for Pose tech and Chi running. Neutral does not exactly equate to mid foot striker. I will say this. They are putting alot of effort into the 757 update 758 running shoe. They are stepping up the technolgy a bit to make it more like a super lite 1060 series. The 758 update will come out in third quarter 09 and so far mens and womens both have three colors, which would indicate a pretty significant amount of faith. I did double check the inventory at NB and they have next to none. This will not be a big close out situation because not to many people has very many in stock. the 737 in theory is the exact same. They both have about the same technolgy and are close in weight. They will continue to produce the 737 in a few more color ups. here is a link to the mens. http://www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceMR737GR.htm we only sell the womens online at my store.

John, Nice to hear about New Balance I hope you have made a hefty donation via paypal to Eric for the use of the site.

Agreed. John - do you use this site to log your runs and discuss running? Or do you use it to promote your store?

I agree with you on the 900's post...its there, but not as evident as some of the other stability shoes. I contacted ERIC but did not hear back from him FYI.

I agree with you on the 900's post...its there, but not as evident as some of the other stability shoes. I contacted ERIC but did not hear back from him FYI.

Looking at the comments about you on various forums on Running Ahead you are getting a bad name for yourself. People are not listening to you, it is called negative publicity, we are here to talk about running, not your crap shoes.