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Stablilty The next step up from the 858, the 859 features the TS2® Transitional Support System providing the essential support slight over-pronators, and long distance runners may need. Abzorb® SBS in the heel and forefoot plus Ortholite® foam inserts make this running shoe an excellent choice for comfort on the road.
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Additional Features:
360° Reflectivity Safety Feature
Abzorb® SBS Heel and Forefoot Abzorb® SBS in both heel and forefoot provides 5-10% more effective cushioning than original Abzorb® with no compression set
Abzorb® Strobel Board Runs full length of shoe to maximize shock absorption and comfort
ACTEVA™ Midsole Cushions and resists compression set - 12% lighter than standard foam
Blown Rubber Outsole Is extremely flexible, light, and helps provide cushioning
Dual-Density Collar Uses both a softer density foam against the foot for cushioning, and a firmer density foam for support
Lightning Dry® Hydrophobic polyester yarns that quickly move moisture away from the feet to keep the wearer dry and comfortable
Ortholite® Insert Ortholite® foam insert delivers long term comfort, breathability, and anti-microbial function to fight odor.
The 859 is the latest in New Balance’s stable of well-proportioned stability shoes, but without the overbuilt bulkiness of many of its contemporaries. It offers both a significant level of responsive cushioning and control in a secure, smooth-riding high-mileage vehicle. It’s rare that our wear-testers praise the support overlays sewn onto a shoe’s upper, but several thought they helped the upper to be as supportive as the midsole/outsole and contributed to the shoe’s well-balanced ride. As to be expected, lighter runners would have preferred a greater heel radius or softer crash pad because they were generally not able to compress the heel as well as their heavier counterparts, resulting in a slightly clunky heelstrike.
The 859 is as stable as this category gets. It's the stiffest shoe in the guide, with the same midsole and outsole as the 858, but a thicker sockliner that's cupped under the heel. This makes the shoe slightly more stable, since it holds the heel more firmly in place. Also new to this update is a memory-foam collar that hugs the shoe around the ankle. Some testers liked the new heel fit, while others felt it was somewhat overbuilt. Recommended for bigger runners looking for a stable workhorse of a shoe.
New Balance 859
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