Kristin holds a bachelor's degree in exercise science and an MA in theology; running is where her dual passions for truth and fitness merge. Reflective “N’s” on the inner and outer sides of the shoe provide night visibility, as well as a small “Fresh Foam” logo on the lateral heel.

The stability features help ensure that I can tackle daily miles without worrying about unnecessary shifting and the flared heel collar alleviates rubbing from frequent training. Arch height is medium, and though the early midfoot bends with significant pressure applied, the sole feels very solid underfoot when running. In the 1080v10, the foam feels slightly cushier (it’s a more cushioned shoe), while the 860v11 has a firmer feel. In addition, this latest update features a design line very similar to successful New Balance sagas.The medial post has been designed to offer a more natural feeling but still offer the support required. A neutral shoe makes up roughly 80% of available running shoes and have the same level of cushioning in the heel and the forefoot making it suitable for a large section of runners.

In addition, for a more accentuated fit feel, New Balance 's product designers have opted for a technical upper. The top of the rangeRunning shoes in cushioning New Balance Fresh Foam 860v11, bring with them important changes compared to its predecessor.It extends higher than the previous model so I didn’t feel any of the heel counter digging into my Achilles. 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. Flatter or smoother tread is one of the clearest indicators that it might be time for a replacement. Most people that don’t need a stability show aren’t going to run in it and will be the the 880/1080/Ride/Rincon/etc. The New Balance 860v11 Women’s Running Shoe uses New Balance’s Fresh Foam technology, that has been designed to promote sustained cushioning and support with a lightweight feel.

If you’ve tried the previously mentioned 1080v10 or 880v10, you’ve already been treated to New Balance’s premier foam, Fresh Foam. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It performed consistently on roads, track, and gravel whether I picked up the pace and/or went long. As the foot rolls forward, excess medial or lateral motion is blunted as it runs into the firm edge.

I wonder if some of the support that I feel is actually due to the firm outer layer of this midsole acting something like the “bumpers” in the latest Brooks stability shoes with their Guiderails system. New Balance products are the perfect blend of function and fashion, giving you the performance technology you need and the style you want. We only use the information we collect about you lawfully, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. While a viral TikTok moment could make a shoe cool, there are more substantive aspects of a shoe that can tip a runner off to where it’s at in the current climate. I’ve had several pairs of these shoes over the last ten years and I must sadly say these are the worst version of this shoe I’ve ever had.

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. Did a sole to sole comparison and you can easily see that the sole of the v11 is a couple of mm (1/8″-1/4″) less wide than the sole of the v10.