I have two pair of Fresh Foam 860 and the back of the shoes (plastic insert) broke I have seen others who have had same problem. If you’re wondering what differentiates Fresh Foam X from Fresh Foam, it’s essentially like the “all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon argument. The lengthwise grooves help to provide you with the right amount of support on the medial side of the feet. New without box: A brand-new, unused and unworn item that is not in its original retail packaging or .

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Watch my full New Balance 860v11 review below or read on to learn more about the performance, what I like best, and who this shoe is best for. Overpronation in the arch can affect the whole body and cause discomfort in the heel, ankles, achilles tendons, shins, outside knee, outer hip, as well as the arches.

It’s the most important part of this whole review because it singlehandedly elevates a stability shoe that was pretty “meh” to a legit option. In addition, for a more accentuated fit feel, New Balance 's product designers have opted for a technical upper. We use marketing, analytical and functional cookies as well as similar technologies to give you the best experience. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase we will be happy to refund or exchange it for you.

The 860’s upper shows advanced technology: thinner and simpler yet offering a similarly supported fit in the midfoot. In a track workout, I didn’t feel that the posting affected speed until I was going under 6:00 per mile pace. for Horizon and size 10 in 860 (slight pinch for me with snug laces, before an extended break-in), and the heel fits tighter in Horizon, given that I can get by wearing a half size smaller in Horizon than 860.