New Balance Women's W860b 11 Sneaker

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The 860’s upper shows advanced technology: thinner and simpler yet offering a similarly supported fit in the midfoot. I finally noticed at closer to 100 miles in the shoe, that I could keep the laces in a snug tie, and my foot no longer started to ache after an hour or so in the shoe.

It performed consistently on roads, track, and gravel whether I picked up the pace and/or went long. The pull-on-Achilles-comfort piece at the top of the new Ultra Heel design allowed my foot to slide right in.The medial post has been designed to offer a more natural feeling but still offer the support required.

As I said in my review of last year’s 860v10, the outsole is going to last and grips the pavement as it should. I feel for a true stability shoe New Balance blew it and this shoe is too soft for those that actually utilize it. The new Ultra Heel design reduces Achilles irritation and allows for a place to grip when slipping the shoe on. Flatter or smoother tread is one of the clearest indicators that it might be time for a replacement. for Horizon and size 10 in 860 (slight pinch for me with snug laces, before an extended break-in), and the heel fits tighter in Horizon, given that I can get by wearing a half size smaller in Horizon than 860.It’s very important to know your running gait so that we can advise and fit the correct shoes according to your own individual requirements. Did a sole to sole comparison and you can easily see that the sole of the v11 is a couple of mm (1/8″-1/4″) less wide than the sole of the v10.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you’re a neutral runner (I mostly am), this is a great shoe for those days that you want a bit more stability or if you’re recovering from an ankle-related setback.Watch my full New Balance 860v11 review below or read on to learn more about the performance, what I like best, and who this shoe is best for. It improves upon the 860v10 significantly (more on that later) and will likely cement itself as a favorite daily trainer for runners. It’s the most important part of this whole review because it singlehandedly elevates a stability shoe that was pretty “meh” to a legit option. After this, it compresses and then more shock is being put through the body and this can lead to muscle fatigue and injuries. The engineered upper has a sleek and breathable design that promotes a more secure fit while inside the shoe the Ortholite® Premium insole offers arch support.