Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes, New Balance Shoes on Jan 26th, 2012
A great pair of shoes often has a huge impact on physical well being. Shoes play a significant role in controlling the angle at which feet hit the ground, which affects how the legs align. Without proper alignment and posture, the runner can have foot, leg, hip, or back problems, and the risk increases with [...]
Posted in New Balance Shoes, New Balance Stabilicore, Pronation Problems, Unique Foot Concerns on Nov 29th, 2011
What is a last? A “Last” is a wood, plastic or metal model of the foot on which shoes are constructed. The shape of the last affects the width, length and fit of the shoe. Each New Balance Last is engineered to provide a unique fit and size profile to fit a unique foot shape. [...]
Posted in Hammer Toes, new balance, New Balance Shoes, Orthotic Problems, Running Injuries on Sep 30th, 2011
Hammer toes are a painful condition in which the toes become deformed, bending at the joint in a way that resembles a hammer. When the toe first begins bending in this way it still has the potential to be corrected, but over time the joint becomes fixed and the only option available to correct the [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes on Mar 14th, 2011
Running is a great way to get the exercise your body needs to keep its healthy shape and overall fitness level. When you are planning a running exercise routine, don’t forget the importance of having a proper running shoe. Most people who are runners understand the importance and value of having well constructed and fitting [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes, New Balance Stabilicore on Oct 14th, 2010
The Men’s New Balance 1064 Ultra Cushioning is an excellent shoe for the runner requiring premium cushioning comfort. This neutral running shoe is lightweight and features an ultra light, breathable upper. The sole is softly cushioned and contains N-ERGY heel cushioning technology. Some of the other system components this shoe contains are: ABZORB SBS for [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes on Aug 12th, 2010
Running boosts health and endurance, but injuries to hips, feet and knees are common among runners of all levels. Although physical problems and bone and tissue abnormalities can contribute to running injuries, injuries more commonly occur from repetitive stress, impact, lack of warm-up, and problems with poorly fitting or worn running shoes. Runner’s knee, or [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes, New Balance Shoes on Jun 9th, 2010
New Balance offers three types of running shoes: these are the stability, the cushioning, and the motion control series. Each subcategory has a numbering system. In all cases, the shoes with higher numbers have more features and are, therefore, more expensive. Thankfully, the numbers in both the Men’s and Women’s shoe types are the same. [...]
Posted in New Balance 1225, new balance 760, New Balance 845, New Balance Stabilicore, new balance walking shoes on Apr 29th, 2010
Your weight shifts forward on your foot differently in the walking and running strides. All New Balance walking shoes are designed with our Walking Strike Path outsole to address the more centered roll of the walking gait. Running shoes are designed for higher impact forces, but the thicker heel can actually impede the natural heel-to-toe [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes, New Balance Shoes on Apr 14th, 2010
Today more and more physiotherapists recommend barefoot running to marathon and long distance runners with repetitive injuries. These injuries manifest as stress fractures, Achilles tendinitis and shin splints. Debate has raged for decades over the proper running shoe. Some say the shoe should be wide and cushioned while others believe it should look like a [...]
Posted in new balance, new balance running shoes, New Balance Shoes, new balance walking shoes on Mar 29th, 2010
The numbers act like a general guideline for the products. In most cases the higher the number the better the shoe. Here is how its broken down: 1. There are four basic categories of shoes on our site. Running, Walking, Training and Tennis. 2. With-in those four categories there are three sub categories. Cushioning, Stability, [...]