The outsole is made from a superbly durable rubber compound which allows the shoe to firmly grip various terrain and also offers much-needed protection to the bottom of the shoe. I’ve written more about running shoes than I have any other type of gear, and I have firsthand experience with models from a range of brands, including New Balance. To date, I’ve done six reviews for RunRepeat, and three of them have been on New Balance shoes—and here comes the fourth. New Balance has been producing running shoes for almost a century, and has been in business even longer.

The underground feel was also good—I’ve had shoes that gave me a better underfoot feel of the ground and at the same time provide cushioning, but these shoes were way more expensive. While the company’s road shoes get most of the attention, New Balance makes excellent trail shoes as well.Expect only the best, thanks to the finest quality materials at the forefront of our New Balance range. I especially enjoyed the height of the upper surrounding the ankle which offered great support on the trails and reduced the potential for rolling ankles where the terrain got loose. This second version features the thickest Fresh Foam midsole in the New Balance trail lineup, so you can expect a supremely plush ride (and the thick wedge of foam obviates the need for a rock plate). This silhouette, optimized to face the different routes on the most irregular trails, includes important improvements in the construction of its midsole with the aim of increasing its cushioning capacity. The upper of the New Balance FuelCore Nitrel Trail Shoes are constructed with mesh which delivers a breathable foot environment, keeping the feet feeling cool and dry during tough runs.

Designed for a speedy running experience, the Summit Unknown carries on the legacy of the Minimus Trail, a popular minimalist trail shoe New Balance released in 2011. The Nitrel v4 did run slightly warm although less breathable material comes with added durability in my opinion. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3 is a unisex shoe that provides you with stellar performance levels, run after run.Featuring leading trail technology and a sleek modern appearance, the FuelCore NITREL offers a winning combination of speed, traction, and style. Finishing off the shoe is a padded collar and tongue which will provide you with step-in plush comfort and a pull tab to aid assistance when putting on the shoe.

With all our trainers benefiting from the latest sporting-technology, both agility and comfort come together in a powerful collection that covers all grounds.REVlite Midsole - Aims to deliver a lightweight ride without minimising construction or sacrificing underfoot cushioning or stability.