Running gear review: New Balance Beacon run jacket
Feature editor Matt Baird takes the Beacon run jacket from New Balance out for a run
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New Balance MT573GTB
Coming in as the second cheapest shoe on test, the New Balance opens its account well by tipping the scalesat an impressively light 347g. Along with its Gore-Tex outer, this puts it in the same lightweight ballpark as the far more expensive shoes from Inov-8 and Salomon. Unfortunately, that’s where the similarity ends and, on […]
New Balance 1080
New Balance began their business in the early 20th century manufacturing arch supports for police officers and waiters. Their history of podiatry continues to be seen in their shoes, with the useful feature of different width shoes as well as standard sizes. The New Balance 1080 running shoe is designed for neutral runners with plenty […]
New Balance 860
This latest version of the 860 is a no-nonsense stability shoe for mild to mid overpronators who are looking for a generous slab of cushioning. The initial feel is great thanks to the plush, sumptuous lining, high-quality upper materials and solid overall construction. The styling is fairly classic with technical features that, although hardly at […]
New Balance 1225
Straight out of the box you know that these are a stable, robust shoe that are designed for high mileage. When you put them on, what you’ve got is a solid but not restrictive feel that does a great job of soaking up the miles. Designed for runners who require moderate stability, there’s plenty of […]
New Balance 1062
It may sound obvious to say that a neutral shoe is all about cushioning, but the 1062 focuses mainly on this, and not on any of the foot-steering features that you’ll find on other shoes at the same price point. Not surprisingly, both the heel and forefoot are well padded, so if your main concern […]
New Balance WRTT885E
Of all the tights we’ve tested these probably had the strangest cut, feeling too tight across the quads and almost too baggy behind the knees and around the ankles. That said, triathletes come in all shapes and sizes, so be sure to try before you buy. These tights may not have the stylish looks of […]
New Balance Loose Fit Tee
This New Balance offering has a good mixture of fabrics, with a silky and lightweight polyester covering most of the body, and a breathable elastane mix under the arms to provide a welcome level of added flexibility. This has also aided the aesthetic of the top with the side panels creating a pleasant and striking […]
