New Balance 860 wins RW Editor’s Choice Winter 2011

New Balance 860 wins the Runner’s World Editors Choice for Winter 2011.  The announcement was made in the December 2011 issue. NB 860 is a fine cushioned moderate stability trainer designed to provide great support and cushion. The successor to the popular 760, the lightweight 860 features a dual density medial post, ABZORB® in the forefoot, and advanced N-ergy® cushioning in the heel to give an edge to the serious runner. This is the shoe that you want if you need a shoe that will hold up for longer runs.

New Balance 860 review from Runner’s World says that it is “a well-cushioned and flexible shoe that gets all the basics right, the 860 layers lots of foam padding underneath the foot and snugly wraps the arch with an elegant upper design that accommodates an expansive toebox. New Balance reconfigured the support components in the sole to create a soft yet stable landing that’s ideal for high-mileage workouts. It’s the rare instance when a shoe’s $10 price increase is justified. We recommend it as a workhorse shoe for heel-strikers and beginners.”

New Balance 860 Features

Widths: Standard-Wide
Weight: 11.6 oz (M) 9.4 oz (W)

Stability Web
– delivers midfoot support and reduces the weight of the shoe

Ndurance®
– a rubber compound for maximum outsole durability

ABZORB®
– cushioning in the midfoot provides exceptional shock absorption

Dual-density medial post discourages overpronation

Synthetic/Mesh upper provides lightweight comfort and support

N-ergy®
– the midsole provides NB’s most advanced shock absorption and cushioning

Medicare / HCPCS code = A5500 Diabetic shoe

Forefoot Flex Grooves
– allow extreme flexibility

ACTEVA™ LITE
– premium lightweight midsole provides optimal resistance to compression set – 24% lighter than standard foam

The New Balance MR860 is priced 110USD and comes in 4 color combinations; gray/blue, black/silver, gray/red and white/navy.

Check out NB 860 price and user reviews at Amazon.com