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New Balance 890 Running Shoe - Men's
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Lightweight is the name of the game for the Men's 890 Running Shoe. New Balance created this shoe for team member and world-class runner Andy Baddeley, who wanted an efficient trainer with a full-ground-contact outsole. A removable Abzorb insert runs the full length of the 890, offering ample cushioning. Welded seams bring together the breathable mesh upper and an ultralight REVlite midsole that flexes with your foot and responds to changes in your foot strike. Tie up the flat, soft laces of this neutral runner and take to the pavement with speed like that of Mr. Baddeley himself.
Bottom Line: Neutral and purposefully designed, like a watch from the Swiss.
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what about the width of the shoe..are there choices?..i have
what about the width of the shoe..are there choices?..i have a very wide foot in the toe region.
By: fred
November 18, 2011
Nice light trainer
By:
David Platt
June 10, 2011
These shoes are very light and have a nice low profile. The last is fairly straight and relatively narrow in the toe box. I've been an asics guy for many many years, but these felt good right out of the box. They are great for many types of strides as mine varies from mid-foot to heel depending how tired (or lazy) I am. I do wish there was a little more padding around mile 8-9 but they are great for me up to about 11 miles (as far as I've gone in them so far). A few people have asked about trails and I would stick to the road with these.
Overall - a nice blend of weight, neutral moderate cushioning and they look good to (especially in black). And the laces really are nice!
What if I were to do 50% pavement and 50% trail? how would these
What if I were to do 50% pavement and 50% trail? how would these shoes do?
By: Nick Co
May 28, 2011
As Eli posted, these will do fine on pavement and dirt trails but they will not perform well on rocky terrain. I would personally go with a trail shoe if you think you will encounter rough conditions.
By: Mike
May 28, 2011
Switch to New Balance
By:
Richard Taylor
June 6, 2011
I was a long time wearer of Aasics, but I tried these on and couldn't take them off. They are extremely light weight, and comfort is not sacrificed. Great overall running shoe.
Outside Magazine Gear of the Year 2011 - Running Shoes
By: Dunski
April 15, 2011
I'm going to leave your other questions unanswered in hope that we get a second opinion.
As far as 50% pave and 50% trail. This is my personal opinion: I would go with a trail shoe over a runner like this one. The reason being that I believe a trail shoe is more durable and can handle both types of use, while most of these running shoes were only made for flat surfaces and should stay on flat surfaces. I'm no shoe expert, but I have 2 pairs of trail running shoes.. the solomon i mentioned in another post and the north face prophecy II. I do mostly trail running but in the winter time I'm on the treadmill with these same shoes and they have worked great. Hopefully this weekend someone else will give some advice on your other questions though. No need to rush on your decision.
By: Eli Hauschild
May 28, 2011
Paved trails = great.
Well maintained dirt trails free of mud/rocks/water = okay.
Dirt trails with rocks/roots/mud/puddles = no way.
They will work, but they aren't made for dirt hiking trails. If you are buying a pair of shoes specifically for dirt trail running,, there are more suitable shoes. If you plan on doing 80% pavement but wouldn't mind stepping off the trail on a couple occasions, you'll be okay with these.
By: Eli Hauschild
May 28, 2011
Crazy light
By:
Josh Austin
June 23, 2011
I've run in Asics for the last several years, but decided to give these a try. Never been a huge fan of NB running shoes, but I'm hooked on the 890. They're crazy light and the light weight doesn't come at the expense of comfort. I typically wear a 9.5 running shoe, but these seemed to run a bit larger than most running shoes I've had in the past. Ended up going down to a 9.
So is this more for road running rather than trail running?
So is this more for road running rather than trail running?
By: Nick Co
May 27, 2011
Yes, this is more of a pavement shoe.
By: Eli Hauschild
May 27, 2011
Change me.
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Nice light trainer
These shoes are very light and have a nice low profile. The last is fairly straight and relatively narrow in the toe box. I've been an asics guy more...
Switch to New Balance
I was a long time wearer of Aasics, but I tried these on and couldn't take them off. They are extremely light weight, and comfort is not sacrificed. more...
- Upper Material:
- [upper] synthetic, mesh
- Sole:
- Ndurance rubber
- Midsole:
- (body) REVlite (foam), (forefoot) blown rubber
- Footbed:
- Abzorb
- Lacing:
- standard
- Weight:
- (size 9.5) [pair] 9.7 oz
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year