New Balance Flashcards
1
Q
What is special about new balance?
A
Wide fitting
2
Q
What are the three stability shoes?
A
- Vongo
- 860
- Vaygo
3
Q
Describe the 860…
A
- support shoe so for overpronation
- Has the ultra heel which is light weight + comfy and easy to put on (can be more fragile though- spilt) locks in the hell as molds around the Achilles
- Fresh foam X
- 33 degree dual density post
- Egineered mesh upper
4
Q
Describe the Vongo? How is it different to the 860?
A
- Support shoe but a bit less than 860 so only for mild overpronation
- Light and quick, has fresh foam midsole (not fresh foam X like 860), medial post to reduce rolling in and a hypoknit upper (not engineered mesh)
- Has flexibility in the outsole due to forefoot flex grooves
- Not ultra heel
5
Q
Describe the vaygo?
A
- Support shoe still newest one
- Trufuse midsole, egineered mesh, durable rubber outsole, responsive cushioning
6
Q
What are the three neutral shoes in the new balance range?
A
- 1080
- 880
- Solvia
7
Q
Describe the 1080…
A
- Neutral shoe
- Has the ultra fit heel
- Breathable mesh upper
- Sock liner
- Is really comfy (cushioned with fresh foam)
8
Q
Describe the 880…
A
- Is a neutral shoe
- Biggest seller, has heel stabilizer (not ultralite heel) activa on bottom, gortex version is waterproof
9
Q
What is the main difference between the Solvi and other neutral shoes from new balance (1080, 880)?
A
-Is firmer in the midsole