[pct-l] New Balance

[Jeffrey Olson]

I've hiked in NB 802 - 813, or whatever they are this year.  The model # 
changes but I've not noticed any other changes - just the cosmetics.  
Size 14 EEEE is not found in many places...  For me the 800 series last 
about 600 miles - but it's the insoles that wear out first, and the 
heel.  I've put duct tape on the inside where the heel rubs up and 
down.  That's taken care of that problem.  It's amazing what new insoles 
can do for a well-worn pair of shoes.  Unfortunately they are the same 
price as the shoes (you can almost always get the NB 800 series shoe on 
sale during the winter - old year giving over to new year.)

Ray Jardine railed against running shoes with soles that extend beyond 
the sole.  you are far more likely to "fall off" a half inch rock or 
lose a tenuous foot placement.  The NB 800 series isn't too bad in that 
regard.

Jeff Olson
Santa Rosa, CA

On 12/22/2010 5:49 PM, dan kayser wrote:
> If anyone has hiked in the New Balance 876 trail running shoes or other NB trail runners your opinions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan 		 	   		
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