We are very excited, in recent past we feel that New Balance had struggled to keep pace in the every changing highly competitive running shoe market. Released in 2014 their Fresh Foam Midsole has allowed them to become a player in the running shoe category once again. Today we will be taking a look at the new Fresh Foam Zante, a light weight 7.5oz neutral catagory shoe. New Balance has stepped up this new model with many features you will find in other popular brands today such as a 6mm heel to toe drop allowing the foot to land more naturally. A very comfortable breathable no sew upper that almost has a stretchy feel to it alowing it to give with different pressure points on the foot. The Zante's interior is one piece with no sewing verses the older style of using 3 pieces sewn together which could cause discomfort for some runners.

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If you happen to be someone that has problems finding a shoe that doesn't rub your ankles the Zante has a low cut around the ankle area that shouldn't allow any irritating rubbing for you. Being a neutral shoe a higher arch is generally a welcome feel and the Zante has nice arch support and a bit wider toe box than past New Balance models. The high light of the shoe is it's Fresh Foam midsole, manufactures find it hard to make a soft midsole stable but this single piece construction with no gel uses convex and concave shapes modeled into it that allow it to be soft but not sloppy with a nice transition from heel to toe that also gives your toe off that springy feel. Able to handle 5ks to Marathons in comfort and style and surprisingly priced at $100 you should give this one a try if you are in the market for a new light weight trainer / racer.

Have a fun run,

Ultimate Fit