User Review: New Balance 806

New Balance 806
Above: The current 806, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed October 6, 2004 by Action Jackson

Rating: rated 5 of 5 stars
Materials: Nylon upper (breathable)
Use: Trail running (good walking shoes)
Break-in Period: None
Weight: ~430 grams (heavy for a running shoe)
Price Paid: $50 to $65 (on sale)

I own three pairs of this shoe. I haven't been able to run a lot, in part because asphalt and concrete don't agree with my lower legs. I run on trails as a result--some pretty rocky and some very soft. I had tried New Balance before and then found these 806 shoes. Great shoes. I do a lot more trail running now--up to about 25 to 30 miles a week with no problems in my lower legs.

I think I've used up one pair (but not certain because the sole still looks great!). But I think the cushioning is not as good as it once was.

Found them on sale. A little heavier than traditional road running shoes. Great water protection--I can run in small puddles after rain without a big problem.

They are discontinued now but I see that they are still available in smaller sizes now. I just hope that I can find a comparable pair before the third pair runs out. Maybe the new NB 807 or 705 or 603. The 603 look a lot like the 806.

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