New Balance Men's MR790 Running Shoe

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Product Features

• synthetic
• ACTEVA midsole
• ROCK STOP
• AT TREAD
• Ndurance outsole
• AT Tread outsole

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
This sneaker is all-terrain! Your adventures should never be limited and the MR790 shoe from New Balance proves just that. It's ultra-lightweight and is fully equipped to keep you protected, comfortable, and not to mention, looking really good!

Product Description
An ultra lightweight trail racing shoe built low to the ground to maximize responsiveness, the New Balance® MR790 men's running shoe sports a synthetic/mesh upper for the ultimate in breathability. The Activa™ midsole made with Dupont™ Engage® is built using superior lightweight foam with exceptional durability and is 12% lighter than standard foam. The AT Tread® delivers extreme trail traction.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7.3 x 4.7 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000VV9MDY
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,119 in Apparel (See Bestsellers in Apparel)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All-too rare in running shoes: a LOW heel, praise the Lord!, February 25, 2009

By	Eduardo Nietzsche (Houston) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

See, most running shoes have these horrible huge overbuilt heels that practically force you to land heel first...which is the worst way of running especially when combined with overstriding (stepping too far in front of the body) and by far the main cause of running injuries, because it basically creates a braking motion with each step, especially hard on your knees and lower back. What most people find to be a far more efficient and enjoyable way of running is to strike with the midfoot and land directly underneath or slightly behind the body...something which is difficult and sometimes impossible to do if you have the misfortune of having bought one of these huge-heeled shoes (the Nike "Shox" series are probably the worst of the worst). I suspect the reason that shoe companies like to put huge overbuilt heels on their shoes is because they know that most people will assume that "bigger is better" (kind of the SUV-buyer's mentality) and are also unaware of midfoot running as an alternative.

Well these 790s are one of those rare exceptions. While not completely flat-heeled, it's noticeably lower in the heel than most shoes, which makes midfoot running much much easier. The shoe is also nice and light and the outsole is fairly flexible: lightness in a shoe = more speed, flexibility = the muscles in your feet can stretch/strengthen themselves more fully and naturally with each step. There is a flexion plate which provides a nice bit of energy return too.

My only slight quibble is that the fit is a bit looser in the 790's forefoot than I would have liked. This is dependent on the shape of each individual's foot, however. One of the reason I love Brooks shoes is because they fit my feet like a glove, and a shoe salesclerk confirmed that Brooks are especially good for people with narrow-ish feet and low to medium arches, like me. So if you have slightly wider feet, perhaps with slightly higher arches than mine, this shoe might fit YOU like a glove.

That said, I still use my 790s for short runs of 6-9 miles on grass or dirt, including tempo runs. They're ok on asphalt or concrete if you are a highly efficient runner with a really soft stride, otherwise they can be a little rough. I have used them for daylong hikes and they were extremely comfortable---the low heel and the lightness made them far superior to my usual hiking shoes. I wouldn't recommend them for really difficult trails of course, but for casual easy trails they are wonderful. They are also so attractive (I have the gray and black model) that I will use them for casual wear when they have worn out for running...took them on a long flight once, they were also very comfy.
I bought mine for about forty bucks online with shipping included; not sure if I'd pay full retail price for these.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent shoes, December 8, 2008

By	Sumit Bhargava (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

2 comments
1) I ordered 1/2 size higher than my usual size after read other reviews. I feel I should have ordered 1 size higher.
2) If you are buying NB thinking its made in USA. This one is made in China.

Otherwise Shoes are pretty decent for the price I paid 24$ on Amazon. They very light and pretty much what other reviewers say.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Running feels like driving an offroad lamborghini, June 14, 2009

By	R. Lobbia "rocket scientist" (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I first bought these after noticing the low to the ground fit (like a sports car with a low center of gravity). At the time I wanted something that would help prevent ankle twists; ankle twists seem encouraged with the many super cushioned 1"+ platform like heels one many running shoes. Well, these shoes worked and their light weight design makes them really fast. Even with their minimalist build they also hold up well lasting longer than many other running shoes.

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