New Balance running shoes are crafted by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., a United States based manufacturer.
New Balance has been a front runner in the shoe industry since its founding in 1906.
New Balance running shoes are known for being available in a much wider range of widths and sizes than most competing brands.
New Balance is also well known for being one of very few running shoe brands that still maintains a presence in the United States and the United Kingdom, while other competing brands have moved their operations overseas.
New Balance mainly marketed arch supports until the New Balance Trackster was released in 1961, with the company shifting its focus from arch supports to running shoes specifically.
The New Balance Numbers
Rather than focusing on a single shoe by giving each new shoe a trademark name, New Balance gives each new shoe a product number. The product numbers increase with each new addition of the shoe, but aside from that not much is known about how each shoe is numbered.
New Balance Stability Running Shoe
The Men's New Balance 768 is an example of a stability running shoe that offers a cushioned and stable ride with an excellent fit that will last for miles and miles. The New Balance 768 fits best when purchased at a 1/2 size larger, offering a snug mid food area but a roomier toe-box area and a good fit in the heel.
While stability is the primary focus with this shoe, it does not get in the way of offering balance and comfort, making runs comfortable and enjoyable for many miles.
The Men's New Balance 920 is a neutral shoe, which means it can serve as an excellent go to shoe for a variety of purposes. One of those purposes is trail running. It is a quick drying shoe capable of handling water with water channels built in directly for the purpose of drainage. The 920 also has a Vibram outsole that offers grip not only in the water, but out as well. Runners looking for excellent wear and traction in the form of a neutral shoe will appreciate what the 920 has to offer. The 920's quick pull system for lacing the shoes makes them easy to put on and adjust for the best fit.
The Men's New Balance 851 Classis Running Shoe is a motion control shoe that offers outstanding heel stability and additional cushion and flexibility for the rest of the foot. These qualities make this an excellent shoe for runners who cover a large number of miles and are looking for a reliable shoe with pronation control. This particular shoe is especially popular among runners who overpronate and who need a shoe that will last for as many miles as they do. This shoe has even become popular among women looking for a strong and sturdy shoe that offers exceptional comfort without sacrificing motion control support.