New Balance Running Shoes

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15 years ago 04/15/2009 10:56am EDT

I am going to get a pair of New Balance running shoes and need some advice. First off, what is the best pair of New Balance's for someone that won't be running too many miles (20-40 miles/week), mostly on concrete/streets/track (maybe trail in the future).

I am not currently training for anything yet, just getting back in shape, but I would definitely like to begin training for races very soon (5-10k for now).

Price isn't really an issue, so whatever is the best pair is going to be the right one for me. Thanks for your input!

Phong

15 years ago 04/15/2009 10:58am EDT

re: pchieng

15 years ago 04/15/2009 11:13am EDT

re: Cooler Ethan

I run on trails and on the road and I use the AT 811/AT812.

15 years ago 04/15/2009 11:31am EDT

re: pchieng

Do you have any issues to look out for (high arches, over-pronation, suppination. hip trouble, back trouble etc...?) Without knowing specifics it is hard to help. I would suggest the 757, 769 shoes. The 759 is all neutral cushion shoe that is durable, if you can find the 826 I would go with that though, it is lighter but holds up just as well. The 769 is a slightly posted (Dual density midsole) shoe that is great. Either would be good choices and the 769's have just been redesigned. If you want the high dollar versions look at the 1224 (posted) and the 1063 (neutral)

15 years ago 04/15/2009 1:54pm EDT

re: pchieng

Why NB? there are many many better options out there

pchieng wrote:
I am going to get a pair of New Balance running shoes and need some advice. First off, what is the best pair of New Balance's for someone that won't be running too many miles (20-40 miles/week), mostly on concrete/streets/track (maybe trail in the future).
I am not currently training for anything yet, just getting back in shape, but I would definitely like to begin training for races very soon (5-10k for now).
Price isn't really an issue, so whatever is the best pair is going to be the right one for me. Thanks for your input!
Phong

15 years ago 04/15/2009 2:12pm EDT

re: Passing Lane

Dear Passing Lane,

While I will not dispute the fact that other companies are making good product I do take offense to the fact that you causually dismiss NB as not being in the same league. I will not answer to that as I don't believe that any one truly involved with the industry would agree with you on that one. However, I will give you just a few reasons why someone might select NB over the other brands considering that the playing field is level in terms of quality of product.

1. 103 years in the business-experience

2. Still privately owned

3. Commitment to grass roots running (ie-Race for the Cure, your local 10k, etc.)

4. 25-30% of the product still made here in the United States--no one else is still doing anything here (despite the fact that the company actually loses money to do it)

Phong,

The suggestions above are good ones but I would go to your local running store to make sure you get the right type of shoe for your foot.

Good Luck!

15 years ago 04/15/2009 3:03pm EDT

re: NB Guy

No worries Greg...

Passing Lane is just some nike weasel that thinks running in a pair of Frees on concrete is the way to go.

To the OP, avoid concrete and you may reach your goal.

Try the 903's, lightweight trainer that you can also do your 5/10km races in.

P.S. I've been running in NB since 1975.

15 years ago 04/15/2009 3:08pm EDT

re: prunner

The best choice is barefoot, no shoes at all.

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