New Balance Men's MR1226 Running Shoe Review

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(More customer reviews)I just purchased these New Balance 1226 running shoes today, men's size 10.5 D(M).These are apparently the brand new model, and have only been available for just a few weeks.I took them out for a 5 mile run, which quickly became a 5 mile run/walk combo due to the unbearable 100 degree temperature and constant 100% humidity.THANK YOU MARYLAND GLOBAL WARMING HOT HOT SUMMER SUN!!!

The first thing you will notice is that these shoes are incredibly light, with a very breathable mesh-weave upper portion.I could not believe how light they felt in my hands at the store, and then how light they felt on my feet.The technology and materials they use today to make high-end athletic shoes is truly mind-boggling.By the way, New Balance shoes are made in the USA (at least 70% so), and not by child / slave labor in places like China or Malaysia.

Even with the ultra-light materials, the rubber sole on the 1226 is very well-structured. These shoes provide tremendous stability under the heel and arch support, and great impact cushioning when I was running on the hard concrete sidewalk.At the same time, the front portion of the sole is extremely flexible, with the very front toe portion actually constructed to naturally curl upwards slightly.The flexible front sole means that the shoes did not need to be broken in at all (at least for me), as the heel cup did not slip very easily.This has been a huge problem for me with lesser, stiffer soled shoes like Adidas or Nike that I have owned, which all caused me dreaded heel rubbing blisters to varying degrees of misery.Regardless, there is so much padding in the heel of these New Balance shoes that I doubt blisters will ever be an issue.

I have extremely narrow, flat feet, and must wear custom orthotics in all my shoes, especially athletic shoes.My orthotics are not the full-length kind that replace the regular inserts in your shoe, but rather a super-rigid type that stops just past the flat arches of my feet.This usually creates huge problems with most new shoes and sneakers that I try, particularly running shoes.My orthotics fit perfectly in the "normal" D(M) width size of this 1226 shoe, with no slippage side-to-side or front-to-back, or any unbalanced feel as they sat on top of the regular inserts that are inside the shoes.

My only complaints on these 1226 shoes are obviously the high price, and the fact that they are too flashy looking for my typical taste.Given the impeccable reputation of this company and the quality of their shoes, I expect to get my money's worth out of my new favorite pair of sneakers.Thank you New Balance!!

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Product Description:
Built for the high-mileage runner requiring moderate stability, the New Balance® 1226 men's shoe features a Stabilicore® medial support system that enhances transition from heel-strike to toe-off. It's crafted using a breathable blend of mesh and synthetic materials, and N-ERGY® technology protects the foot from shock on impact.

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