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Built for half and full marathon training, these New Balance road runners are lightweight and responsive. They provide comfort every step of the way. Carbon fiber plates deliver great energy return.
Imported.
View all New Balance Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 40 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 34 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Synthetic/mesh |
Midsole | FuelCell with PEBA |
Support | Carbon fiber plate |
Outsole | Rubber |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 3.2 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 Wide | |
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U.S. Men's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 Wide |
UK | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
EU | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 45.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 49 | 50 | 50 |
Foot Length (in.) | 9.4 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 10.8 | 11 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 12 | 12.2 | 12.6 | 13 | 13 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I love this shoe, it perfectly compliments my rotation as a plated long run shoe, I have the zoom fly 6s as well, but these feel better underfoot. I have had 6 pairs of new balances and every pair has been amazing.
Poor durability They didn’t even get to 200km before starting to fail. At 250km there was less than .5mm of foam under forefoot. And my shinsplints came back. “Wear and tear” i’m told from new balance
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the issue you've experienced with your shoes deteriorating after a period of use. We recognize how frustrating this situation can be, particularly when you anticipate quality and durability from our products. An agent is currently in touch with you regarding this matter, and it has been escalated for further investigation.
I purchased these shoes from a local running store in n April 2025. Within a month, the insoles began to fail on me. They back themselves out the shoe and jam the heel
Great trainers, cushioned ride, protects you very well at higher mileage.
I like the shoe, but I'm just not sure if they are irregular or not. It feels like the inside of the sole in the back half of the foot is softer than the outside of the sole. So when I stride, my ankles want to bend in an akward position. Its very slight, but none of my other New Balances have ever felt this way. And I have had dozens of pairs of NB's over the years.
Love this shoe, love so much about it. But there is a BUT, a big one. After 200 miles there is a huge rub hole in the sole. I know my gait is hard on shoes but this amount of wear at this distance is a problem. My 1080s hold up much longer, 400 miles with less sole damage.
Shoes are great, but you skimped out on the laces. You should’ve used higher quality laces for the amount of money I spent on the shoes. I have Nike, Altra, and OnRunning, you name it and they all have better laces. Please reconsider your choice.
I am definitely a heel striker, but I did not expect to shred the heel cup moulding in just under a month of moderate training, didn't even run the show all the time - rotated it with my Asics. For the price - VERY DISAPPOINTED.
A very nice show to run in. Super cushion upon impact and ultralight. A little unsupportive around mid foot with turning and downhill. But otherwise solid.
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you would recommend this product due to its comfort and weight. However, we’re sorry that the shoe didn’t offer the support you were hoping for on the midfoot and we understand how important comfort is. We will have a member from our customer care team to reach out to you soon and we’ll be happy to assist you further on this.
These are my favourite shoe of the last 5 years. No fuss no bother. Always there to do the job. I use them for runs over 15km and the never let me down.