4/2/2023 0 Comments New balance lock![]() ![]() However, it is small and the firmer/stiffer rearfoot makes this area a bit clunky until the pace increases. There is a small posterior lateral heel bevel that provides a somewhat smooth ride during heel contact. The rearfoot rides on the firmer side, with the top layer of Fresh Foam taking the edge off. Matt: The New Balance 860 v12 has a slightly firmer ride with a touch of responsiveness from the top layer of Fresh Foam. The overlays and lockdown of this shoe provide a nice hold throughout the foot and make the running experience much better than v11 for me.įorefoot, medial side of the 860v12. Perhaps slightly thinning out the dorsum of the shoe, but that's me being picky. The shoe fits my foot really well and I'm not sure I would want to change much at all. The dimensions of the upper are solid and the reinforcement is actually really nice. The heel and midfoot are normal width with the toe box being slightly wide. This is along the lower end of the medial and lateral side of the shoe and almost forms a little bit of a sidewall. There are minimal overlays but little regions where threaded overlays are used to thicken up the region and reinforce the mesh. The mesh is a little thicker than some shoes on the market but plenty breathable for daily miles. The upper is dialed in very well and true to size for my normal 9.5. That is not the case at all with version 12 for me. The shoe wasn't very comfortable with step in or long mileage. In the previous model the midfoot was a little wide and the material was a little thicker. Overall the fit is slightly wider, providing a nice amount of room in the forefoot but potentially needing some additional security from a lace lock technique.ĭavid: I am really happy with the upper of the 860v12. The inner liner is slightly rough, so I did not use this shoe sockless. The upper is on the thicker side, but still ventilates decently. I had plenty of room for my toes without getting sloppy. This went away almost immediately, revealing a more square toe box. little more room, although the overlays initially made it feel slightly snugger. The midfoot fits fairly traditional and the thick tongue keeps itself secure. There isn't a ton of padding in the heel collar, but the heel counter did not bother me at all. The 860 v12 returns to a more traditional heel design although there is a surprisingly flexible heel counter. The lace lock fixed this and I had no further issues. It was enough however that I needed to lace lock the shoe due to some foot slippage especially on hilly terrain. The extra width occurs mostly in the forefoot, with just a hair extra in the heel in midfoot. The fit overall is normal to slightly wide. Matt: The New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v12 fits me true to size in my normal US men's size 10. The shoe is a relatively firm, but protective, daily trainer for those that like the traditional stability category. The shoe also has a full contact outsole that seems to contribute to stability really well. The shoe does feature posting from the distal rearfoot through the midfoot on the medial side of the shoe. The 860 has always been their daily training stability option. The New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v12 returns as a solid, reliable daily trainer with an appropriate amount of stability for those looking to get some solid miles leading into fall races.ĭavid: The New Balance 860v12 is a huge step up from v11 with upper integration and comfort. ![]() A post in the rearfoot and posterior midfoot provides solid but well integrated stability for those needing some guidance in the heel. The ride adds a little more responsiveness from the layer of Fresh Foam but still provides a slightly firmer base for stability. A slightly wider fitting upper provides plenty of room, although as usual for New Balance there is a wide version available. Matt: The New Balance Fresh Foam 860 v12 is a consistent, solid daily stability trainer. (We will update the stats once they are provided to us in full) Measured US Men's size 10: 11.4 oz / 323 gramsĬlassification: Moderate Stability Daily Trainer ![]()
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