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New Balance 872
New Balance 872
Manufacturer: New Balance
Price: $90
Reviewed in: Dec 2006 Shoe Guide
Runner's World Awards: Editor's Choice
Shoe Type: Trail
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An outstanding shoe that successfully combines highest quality design and technology. It receives high marks from wear-testers, the RW Shoe Lab and the Runner's World editors.
Runner's World Shoe Lab Test Results
Runner's World Awards: Editor's Choice


We say: The updated 872 sports a well-designed new webbing system that connects the eyestays to the midsole all along the perimeter of the shoe, from the heel to the forefoot. This innovative design gives runners more ways to customize fit. Our Shoe Lab tests found the 872 to be well cushioned yet stiff in the forefoot, giving runners better control on uneven terrain. Recommended for average-weight runners with normal to high arches who run on both the road and a variety of trail surfaces. Note: This is the only shoe in this guide that comes in various widths: D-4E for men and B-2E for women.

Wear Tester Reviews

Wear-tester says:"The toebox was very comfortable, and the shoe fit great."--Mike King, 55, East Lansing

Specifications
Gender: Female
Shoe Type: Trail
Sizes: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11
Midsole Characteristics: Connected to eyestays
Weight: 9 oz.
Essential Technology: Capability for customized fits
Foot Biomechanics: Neutral

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