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Fleet Feet reviewers say the new 860v11 feels generously sized in the heel and midfoot, making it work for a range of foot shapes. New Balance also makes the 860 in wide sizes for runners who need more space. Consider coming into a store and doing a video gait analysis. Gait analysis monitors your body’s movement and your feet (sports biomechanics) whilst running. It’s commonly used to help athletes run more efficiently and to identify movement related problems for people with injuries who are seeking new running shoes. A layer of Fresh Foam softens the impact just slightly, similar to the XPOP cushion in the Wave Horizon, with an overall firm ride due to the base layer midfoot posting in the midsole. Designers went through several early iterations for the design of the heel and sidewall shape. While the main shapes and structures stayed the same, designers toyed with different ideas for the stitching and overlay. JARRETT: The long-time stability fan-favorite New Balance 860 has returned for version 11. With it comes the introduction of Fresh Foam into the 860 line, an updated engineered mesh upper, and an Ultra Heel that no longer curls in. The GoodTo give the shoe stability, New Balance added a medial post made of firmer foam. You can spot the medial post because of its outline and pattern on the sidewall of the shoe, but you can feel it on the run.

New Balance continues to update their popular everyday stability trainer, this year with a revamped heel design and a softer underfoot experience, while maintaining a dense medial post to hold the midfoot firm. For me, it was true to size and offered enough space for swelling. Some reviewers mentioned that it was slightly narrower than expected, but most feel the fit was just right. The New Balance 860v11 versus the New Balance 860v10 My wear-pattern shows evidence of a heel strike (much to my chagrin), an even role through the midfoot, and pretty even wear under the forefoot—even a slightly lateral toe-off. Join VIP, Test Run this Shoe for 90 Days. If You Don’t Love It, Exchange It! That Cool-Looking Flared Heel Collar + Heel Cup The 860v10 and 860v11 also look fairly different when you compare them side by side. Both shoes use an engineered mesh upper, but the designs are very different. The update is mostly an aesthetic change.The ride feels like you’re driving down the road in an armored vehicle, securely strapped in and free to enjoy the scenery. There’s no concern that your foot will roll inward too far, as the shoe holds steady.