New Balance Shoes (Read 1217 times)

Everyone, I need to get a new pair of shoes...prefer NB because I have always had good luck with them and because I can go the NB Factory (Lawrence, MA) not too far from my house to buy them...... I need to find a good neutral running shoe (or possible mild pronating) --- but I like LOTS OF CUSHION!!! Any ideas on a good shoe or two that I should check out???? I'd like to research them before I get there so I can purchase from a position of knowledge (for a change).... Thanks, John A

Hey John, +1 for the NB 1062`s. I wore out a pair of 1061`s last winter, ( I rotate between Mizunos and the NB), that I used on long runs. Very stable platform and well fitting. The 1062`s did not disappoint. I only have a couple of weeks worth of miles on them. But so far, I`m very happy with them. Good luck in your search!

In my experience the Gel Nimbus would be the equivilent of the 1061 and 1062. It is quite a bit heavier. That and the price is the main reason that I switched over the NB`s. It seems to me that the Asics has a little more support in the arch. But the last version I ran in was the 8`s. You`ll probably get some better ideas from others.

I need to find a good neutral running shoe (or possible mild pronating) --- but I like LOTS OF CUSHION!!!

Thanks for posting this...this is exactly what I need too...and am not completely sold on my Mizuno Wave Riders (used to wear Asics Nimbus 8's...loved them, hate what came after)...I think I might try the NB 1062 next!

I have been running in NB 768 since April and the 1224 since October. The 1224 is my favorite shoe, lots of cushioning. htto://bobrunner.blogspot.com

I'm looking to replace my NB1223 which have 425 miles on them....They are still Ok for me so I expect to get a few more weeks on them. the 1223 and 1224 have great cushion (your right), but they are serious stability shoes and on my right foot, the arch support rub in the wrong place...so I am looking for something that doesnt have as much stability control but still has a lot of cushion... That and the NB1224 are in the $130 range (UGH, running isnt suppose to be expensive). I have some Brooks defiance and some Vitruvian classics but both have a lack of cushion and for me are only good for 4 to 5 miles.. When i hit he long days (10 +) I need something better........so this is what I am trying to do......find a more neutral shoe, that has cushion and doesnt require a second mortgage on my house or a special line of credit just to buy them.......that i can wear on my longer runs, in races and on the occassinal day when i go to the track..... It seems to keep coming back to the 1062's which i think I will try out........

Let us know what you think on them. I'm probably gonna go to Fleet Feet and check out the 1062's over the weekend.

I will -- I might make a trip to the NB Factory Outlett on Saturday (Its suppose to be raining anyway) and am going try a variety of shoes.....NB 1062, 893, 826, 768, 805, 840 adn 757 all look to have some potential, but again, the front runner still seems to be the NB 1062... If I go this weekend, Ill let you know.....and thanks for the suggestions from everyone...

Off topic a bit... Last night 2 of the guys from our running group were wearing some prototype shoes from Avia...they looked pretty good and both gave some high praises. The shoes will come out in February. I have been a fan of Avia crosstraining shoes but have never tried any of their running shoes. Now I can add Avia's right behind the Asics that I will try next time.

New Balance shoes ? be warned. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081112.wfootfound1112/BNStory/National/home