New Balance 850

. The New Balance 850 is a highly anticipated offer of the year. So far, it has received great remarks for its excellent pronation control combined with a soft cushioned feel and a flexible structure. The 850 is an update for the 859 running shoe. Compared to the older edition, the newest update also became around an ounce lighter. The new stability offer is now available for both men and women. Any serious runner would do well checking this new shoe out as New Balance introduces some of its best new features along with it.

. Here are just some of the features that make the 850 worth checking out.

What You’ll Love about New Balance 850

. Special features of a New Balance 850 are:

• StabiliCore TPU
• ABZORB DTS and ABZORB SBS Heel and Forefoot Cushioning
• ACTEVA Midsole
• Extended Web
• Flex Grooves in the Outsole
• Upper Upgrades

1. StabiliCore TPU

The New Balance 850 features a new stability post system known as New Balance’s Stabilicore. This is a recent New Balance medial support technology wherein the harder foam compound of the older NB running shoes was replaced with a unique plastic compound. This plastic material provides good and durable cushioning, but most importantly, it is also rigid and offers stability. Another plus about the Stabilicore system is that the plastic element used effectively cut down the weight of the shoe by a considerable margin.

2. ABZORB DTS and ABZORB SBS Heel and Forefoot Cushioning

For cushioning in the impact areas of the heel and forefoot, the New Balance 850 is geared with the ABZORB DTS and ABZORB SBS cushioning technologies. The ABZORB DTS or Dynamic Transition System is a special cushioning technology that absorbs shock well in the heel without compromising the transition of the feet while you run. The DTS is equipped with a special crash pad that adapts to the shape of the heel and provides some support against pronation. At the same time, it optimizes ankle movement to set you up for a great heel to toe off transition.

This is supported by the ABZORB SBS technology in the forefoot, which uses an advanced elastometer without a compression set. This is an effective but flexible cushioning technology that protects the forefoot but allows it to move as naturally as possible.

3. ACTEVA Midsole

The ACTEVA midsole foam was a breakthrough material introduced by New Balance. The especially engineered foam is designed to resist compression due to its consistent cell wall thickness, the uniform size of its cell, and the foam’s consistent shape. The material is also quite durable but does not add to the weight of the shoe at all.

4. Extended Web

A special New Balance technology called Extended Web was also added to the New Balance 850. The Extended Web refers to a plastic shank that aims to provide stability during the foot’s torsion stage. The technology is strategically placed under the arch in the midsole area.

5. Flex Grooves in the Outsole

The 850’s outsole is patterned with horizontal flex grooves in the forefoot area. Though the pattern can also be found in the earlier 859, the 850 features extended flex grooves. When the shoe is used in comparison with the 859, the newer edition definitely provides more flexibility in the forefoot. In running, this also helps give you a more reactive lift when your feet leave the ground.

6. New Balance 850 Upper Upgrades

The upper of the 850 was also upgraded from that of the 859. The breathable mesh construction was retained, but the 850 features a new heel counter that provides a snug fit around the midsole area. It also uses the latest New Balance upper construction technologies, one of which is the N-Lock system. This system links the lacing system of the shoe to the midsole so that the shoe is securely wrapped around the ankle.

Another new technology in the shoe is the Phantom Liner, a special seamless lining that resist abrasion and does not cause irritation. Lastly, it also has the new Sure Lace system, an especially engineered lacing system that eliminates the need to untie your laces.

Who Will Love New Balance 850 the Most?

The New Balance 850 makes a great running shoe for runners looking for stability and moderate pronation control that does not compromise comfort and cushioning, and does not restrict the feet’s natural gait. The shoe’s construction also makes it appropriate for moderate overpronators, such as people with low arches, who are medium in weight and build.

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