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Guide: New Balance - The best running shoe models
Shoe rotation means using two or three different models in your training week. Having a shoe rotation for daily running has four important advantages, here are the reasons why it can be beneficial:
Each pair of shoes offers a different level of support, cushioning and energy return. Alternating between different pairs allows you to use different muscles and tendons, reducing the risk of overuse of any one part of your body. This can help prevent injuries such as tendonitis, plantar fascisitis or knee pain.
By alternating shoes, you give them more time to recover. After a workout, the cushioning and structure of the shoe need time to return to their original shape. If you let a pair rest for 24 to 48 hours before using them again, this helps to preserve their properties, prolonging their lifespan.
Different conditions (weather, terrain, type of training) sometimes call for specific types of shoes. For example, a lighter, more dynamic pair for fast sessions, a pair with more cushioning for longer or slower workouts. A rotation allows you to adapt your shoes to the conditions and type of effort.
You optimize the effectiveness of your sessions. For example: light, responsive shoes for splits can improve your performance, while more cushioned, maximalist shoes can reduce muscle fatigue over longer distances.
Here is our favourite NEW BALANCE shoe range according to training and competition:
Jogging and daily training :
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14
(a team favorite 🩵)
Technical specifications :
Comfortable, excellent cushioning, good durability, accessible to all, versatile
Lack of dynamism, high weight
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FF X 1080 v14
New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
Technical specifications :
Maximum comfort, muscle-saving exercise, extremely soft cushioning, lightweight feel
Limited durability, very high price, lack of foot stability
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FF X Balos
New Balance FuelCell Rebel V4
Technical specifications :
Lightweight, versatile, good value, dynamic
Stability
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FuelCell Rebel V4
New Balance FuelCell SC Trainer v3
Technical specifications :
Cushioning, comfort, muscle-saving and durability
Lack of dynamism, high price, and poor wet grip
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SC Trainer v3
Fast training and road racing:
New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4
(a team favorite 🩵)
Technical specifications :
Muscle-saving, rebound sensation, comfort, lightness, durability and stability
High fare, lack of dynamism over a very short distance.
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SC ELITE V4
New Balance FuelCell SC Pacer v2
Technical specifications :
Lightweight, pronounced dynamism, breathability and precise shoe fit
Lack of grip on wet surfaces, low forward tilt
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SC Pacer v2
Thank you for reading about our shoe rotation at New Balance!
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