874 Gets Rave Reviews
The trail running 874 has been out for a couple of weeks and is getting great reviews. The Runer’s World, April 2008 had the following to say:
New Balance focused on tightening up the arch area of this update. The laces connect to an independent inner liner that, when pulled taut, holds the foot more securely on the sole. The new memory-foam sockliner is built up a bit under the arch to help lock the foot in place. A mix of hard- and sticky-rubber lugs provides excellent traction and a supportive foundation. Another nice feature: The upper overlays and mesh are made with 30-percent-recycled material. Recommended for runners with normal arches looking for a firm midfoot fit.
This update to the award winning 873 runs more narrow in the forefoot. If you ran in the 873 you want to get this shoe a little wider than the last. They added more midfoot structure and drastically changed the sole and the toe from the previous model. Overall this shoe is an upgrade but it fits and feels different than the last one so I’m sure some trail runners wont be happy. I will say that you can not beat the new color.
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Tags: 873, 874, mt874or, New Balance, trail running