New Balance Women's W860b 11 Sneaker

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Everyone’s gait is slightly different, but there are four main types of running styles and pronation: The 860v10 and 860v11 also look fairly different when you compare them side by side. Both shoes use an engineered mesh upper, but the designs are very different. The update is mostly an aesthetic change.The Mizuno Wave Horizon is another similar shoe in terms of feel underfoot, though the 860 has more arch support. Medium-height arches will be more comfortable in 860. With its duel-foamed midsole, the 860 sits between the softer, full-bodied Fresh Foam midsole of the 880 and the more firm FuelCell midsole of the 890 in the New Balance line-up. Without a doubt, the 860v11 held onto the right stuff from the v10. The engineered upper is flexible, breathable, and straight-up comfy. It’s a very well-rounded upper that brings the “average score” of the v11 much higher.

New Balance also used a new heel design. While designers kept the UltraHeel technology, they created a flared heel collar that angles away from your Achilles tendon. It’s a similar design to the heel collar on the Fresh Foam 1080v10.The only problem with this shoe was with the fit. Wider-footed runners loved the room in the toebox, but lamented that the redesigned heel cup was too snug and rubbed after a few miles. For narrower footed runners the reverse was the case. It’s definitely worth popping to your local speciality running store and slipping a pair on to make sure you have no such issues. Conclusion Fleet Feet reviewers say that’s exactly how the 860 feels. The Fresh Foam creates an easy landing and smooth transition whether you land heel first or on your midfoot. Ready to elevate your run? New Balance is proud to present a line of carefully cultivated and mindfully crafted running shoes that are designed to protect, conform, endure, and outperform. No matter the run, no matter the terrain, no matter the goal, New Balance makes a running shoe that's guaranteed to provide lasting comfort and stability.

Designers went through several early iterations for the design of the heel and sidewall shape. While the main shapes and structures stayed the same, designers toyed with different ideas for the stitching and overlay. The best part of the update (yeah, even better than the FFX) is the Ultra Heel. It now flares out instead of curling in and is so much better. Not only is there no heel slip or uncomfortable rubbing, it also acts as a pull tab! The more structured heel cup keeps the heel in place for additional support. There’s no side-to-side wobble in the New Balance Fresh Foam 860v11; reviewers say it feels stable on landing, through the transition and into the takeoff.

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Looking for a stability running shoe that also features premium cushioning? The New Balance 860v11 comes complete with Fresh Foam goodness and mega improvements.