The 1080V10 is New Balance’s premium daily trainer, a competitor to the likes of Saucony’s Triumph 18 and Hoka’s Bondi, though it’s actually a very different beast. Though it boasts 30mm of New Balance’s revised Fresh Foam, the shoe’s rocker profile and relatively light weight make it well-suited for longer tempo runs. At the same…
The 880 is New Balance’s answer to the likes of the Brooks Ghost, Nike’s Pegasus, Hoka’s Clifton, and Saucony’s Ride, i.e. a workhorse daily trainer with a moderate price tag. It’s one of New Balance’s most popular shoes that, until this year, lagged a bit behind some of the company’s more sophisticated technology, particularly the…
New Balance’s popular 880 is a comfortable, durable daily trainer that could function as an all-around shoe for runners and walkers seeking to limit their shoe collection. Its waterproof incarnation is one of the comparatively few waterproof road shoes, and serves as an effective winter trainer on wet or sloppy days. This year’s model, the…
With the exception of the Trainer, New Balance appears to have largely discontinued their Zante line, though the Pursuit sort of lives on in spirit in the form of the Tempo. The Pursuit remains available for a discount, which is how I got my hands on a pair over the winter. Designed as plusher shoes…