New Balance 993 Running Shoes

by Leo Jones - Amateur Runner
(Chicago, Illinois)

There is something about my New Balance 993 running shoesthat makes it different from other running shoes and makes the comfort fit unique. Whereas before, I had that notion that if I bought shoes carrying the most famous brand name, I will find nothing wrong with how the shoes fit. I guess I was wrong because I ended up still looking for running shoes that will not leave me with knee-stress after all the running is over. My search for that kind of running shoes finally ended with my New Balance 993 running shoes. I'll be more than glad to share my reviews about it with anyone who's interested.

The skeptic that I am did not readily believe that it is for high performance running, but what have I to lose? I had made wrong decisions before that I will just pretend to be a running shoes collector if this does not work again.

Well for starters, the Ndurance outsole was not so promising because it looked like any hard sole but with a different name. All brands promise durability. Running shoes are always durable for me because I end up not using them anyway. One thing that was noticeable was its lightweight. I was expecting otherwise because the shoes really looked quite solid with all its suede and leather materials. The traction is also normal and similar to other running shoe brands.

What was surprising is the springy effect every time I took a stride. It is like a boost of foot energy but spread out from toe to midsole to heel. The feeling is like striding with less effort with softness all around enveloping my feet. Naturally I was curious on where the difference lies.

I have been wearing these running shoes for almost a year now and I have already proven the durability of the outsole. I step on anything I want, it just crunches the gravel that I step on and I remain stable or not even a slight twist in my footing. This was probably possible because of the C-CAP midsole. I learned that this type of midsole is present in almost all New Balance running shoes.

The C-CAP midsole is said to be a lightweight midsole that could be soft without sacrificing flexibility but instead allow the foot to move in its natural motion. This means that I shift weight from toe to heel with less effort because the C-CAP midsoles support the transition. Both the heel and the forefoot have the Abzorb cushioning technology that makes it possible to maintain cushion comfort in all areas and make strides effortless. I can say that it does work in the way it is described. To tell you frankly, I could not have grasped what it all meant, had I not worn a New Balance 993 Running Shoes.

New balance running shoes and all the ABZORB technology they used in the shoes, from forefoot to heel and to midsole was really designed to promote smoothness in transition. Let us say your weight will shift from heels to forefoot, there is the midsole technology of ABZORB and C-CAP with its shock absorbing comfort to give additional support. The ABZORB is said to be made of polyurethane-based elastomer. The whole structure of the shoes was all about cushion comfort and that made the difference. No wonder it was so lightweight, only the outer materials made the shoes look solid.

My New Balance 993 review : I really recommend this New Balance 993 Running Shoes; it made running the most important part of my life again. My knees do not hurt anymore and I feel refreshed instead of tired, after every run.

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