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New Balance Minimus Style Guide

Model Description Materials Popular Uses
New Balance X623
New Balance X623

Get the most out of your training routine in the X623 from New Balance. ABZORB provides a superior blend of cushioning and compression, while Dupont Engage and Isoprene rubber offer the ultimate ride. The leather upper delivers understated style and light weight to help you look and feel great.

Available in Regular, Wide and X-Wide

  • Fitness & Cross Training
  • Leather upper
  • Rubber sole
  • Internal shank
  • Non-marking outsole
Fitness/Cross Training
New Balance 720
New Balance 720

The New Balance S720 shoe is a quick drying and versatile shoe hybrid that features the H2Flow drainage system that's ready for all types of water.

Available for Men and Women

  • Quick-drying mesh upper
  • Hydrohesion rubber outsole
  • Quick-pull lacing system
  • Razor siping outsole
WaterSports
New Balance 760
New Balance 760

The New Balance Men's 760 Shoe has a performance fit and was developed for runners seeking premium cushioning and a moderate level of stability. The successor to the popular 769, the lightweight 760 features the TS2 medial post, ABZORB in the forefoot and advanced N-ergy cushioning in the heel to give serious runners an edge.

Available for Women and Men

  • STABILITY WEB delivers midfoot support and reduces the weight of the shoe
  • N-LOCK external support system ensures shoe is pulled snugly around your midfoot
  • Seamless Phantom Liner reduces the weight of the shoe plus enhances the comfort and fit
Running
New Balance 811
New Balance 720 The New Balance 811 Slip On Shoe is a performance walking shoe with ROLLBAR for the walker who needs additional stability. This cushioned slip on version of the 811 offers easy on/off comfort for those on their feet all day.
  • Material: Synthetic upper
  • Rollbar
  • Single Density Polyurethane
  • TPU Walking Strike Path
  • Weight: 10.8 oz. (306 grams)
Casual
New Balance 812

New Balance 812

The New Balance W812WT shoe is a performance walking shoe with a rollbar for the type of walker who wants that additional stability.

Available for Men and Women

  • Strobel construction offers flexibility and comfort
  • Nubuck, pig suede leather and mesh upper
  • Bellows tongue keeps debris out
  • Omni-Fit Adjustable Lacing System
  • Lining treated with Aegis antimicrobial solution
  • Ortholite Anatomical Footbed
Casual
New Balance 846
New Balance 846

Update to the men's 845, the ultimate walking shoe, the New Balance Men's MW846WN Shoe features a breathable stretch-upper and Rollbar stability technology designed specifically for walking.

Available in Wide and X-Wide

  • ROLLBAR Heel - TPU medial and/or lateral post with composite plate designed to minimize rearfoot movement (pronation and supination). When combined with TS2 provides the ultimate in motion control.
Casual
New Balance 860

New Balance 860

The New Balance 860 shoe helps if you're a moderate overpronator in search of stability. It has a slight update to the outsole and an upper that will easily hold up to your runs.

Available in Men's and Womens

  • Full length Abzorb strobel board
  • Synthetic and mesh upper
  • Stability web
Running
New Balance X871

New Balance X871

The New Balance MX871WS shoe for men is a lightweight and low trainer with unsurpassed stability, performance and versatility.

Available for Men and Women

  • Non-marking outsole
  • Low profile
  • Aggressive lugged outsole
  • Synthetic and mesh upper
Fitness
New Balance 890

New Balance 890

The New Balance R890 is their lightest trainer to yet, it's built to be a new kind of featherlight shoe with each of it's features fulfilling a specific purpose.

Available in Men's and Womens

  • Synthetic/Mesh upper provides lightweight comfort and support
  • Innovative REVlite midsole provides premium responsiveness and durability at a 30% lighter weight than other foams with comparable performance
  • Ndurance rubber compound for maximum outsole durability
  • Welded seams for no-sew material application
Fitness
New Balance 993
New Balance 1080

Superior comfort meets classic style with this durable high-mileage trainer. As the newest edition to the legendary 990 series, the 993 features ABZORB SBS advanced cushioning in the forefoot for responsiveness you can feel for miles. The addition of ABZORB DTS in the heel plus a full length ABZORB insert will cushion each step to help you love running even more!

Available in Men's and Womens

  • Abzorb SBS in the forefoot provides 5-10% more effective cushioning than original Abzorb with no compression set
  • Abzorb DTS (Dynamic Transition System) combines Abzorb foam and Abzorb SBS to provide optimal cushioning and a smooth transition on heel strik
Running
New Balance 101
New Balance 1080

The New Balance 101RX shoe is an incredibly lightweight trail racer that combines natural running technology with a minimal design for uncompromised comfort and responsiveness on the trails.

Available for Men and Women

  • Avteva
  • Sure lace
  • Rock stop
  • Synthetic and mesh upper
Running
New Balance 1080
New Balance 1080

The New Balance 1080 shoe offers New Balance's premium neutral shoe with the plushest and most cushioned system yet. It's got a modernized, pliable upper so you can rest assured your foot will be held securely.

Available for Men and Women

  • Synthetic and mesh upper
  • Blown rubber forefoot
  • Ortholete insert
  • Dual density collar foam
Running
New Balance 1615
New Balance 1080

The New Balance WW1615 for women gives your walking that extra boost with this fitness sche that features a unique rocker bottom that tones your muscles and burns calories.

Available in Black and White for Women

  • Synthetic and mesh upper
  • Rubber outsole
  • Acteva ultra lite
  • Walking Strike Path
Casual