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Very Good Running Shoe, Happy Runner Here
After two 3 plus mile runs, they seem like great shoes, will update as I increase mileage. These are a 6mm running shoes that comes in widths. I've been running in New Balance Boracays 4mm and Altra One's 0mm for the last 4 years, these are a little higher in the heel and it feels like they want to keep pushing you down the road and don't want to stop. The cushion is just enough to get a good return from the ground but not mushy. The upper stretches a little more than I would like, it feels like its getting loose at times, but might wind up conforming to my foot.01/11/2019 update, after two 9 plus mile runs, the only problem I have is that the insole keeps sliding up the back on the heel, I can deal with that issue, other than that, these are great, lightweight running shoes. Similar to Saucony Kinvara's but wider.Watch their prices, dropped down to $47.59 right after I bought them, so put another pair in my cart. Waited a week and went to place the order and they jumped back up to $119.00
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
The best running shoe that too few people are amazed by
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
I really hope that New Balance doesn't mess this up. This shoe is perfect. It's super-light bus also durable, affordable, comfortable, handsome, and offers both amazing cushion while also neither being heavy (it's super--surprisingly--light!) nor wearing out or being uncomfortable. If you like the idea of Hoka but they don't fit you or they're too expensive, try the Beacon v1 Fresh Foam. It's a winner and also super light (surprisingly so, as I already mentioned).
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2019
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2018
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
Size: 15 2E USColor: Bright BlueVerified Purchase
I'm sort of a captive audience for New Balance, as they are one of the only brands that makes running shoes that fit me (generally 15-wide), but I was ready for a break from the Zante. I'm glad I tried the Beacon, because it's very comfortable and I've been running well in it, but there's one annoying issue: the insole won't stay put; it consistently slides backwards inside the shoe while I'm running, slowly climbing the rear of the shoe until it folds up into a little point that jabs me in the heel with every step (see attached picture). This has happened almost immediately with both pairs of Beacons that I own, and I had similar issues with the Zante in the past. Fortunately, I've discovered that I can tack the insole in place with a bit of Shoe Goo®, but I'm still disappointed in New Balance. I hope they will address these issues in future versions, and without making any other significant changes to what is currently a very solid shoe.
Verdict: I'll keep buying them, especially while the blue one is $40 for whatever reason, but I guess I'm going to stop giving NB the benefit of the doubt and glue down the insoles as soon as get the shoes. I thought I was content with the Zante, but they feel like unresponsive bricks now that I've been running in the Beacon.
Verdict: I'll keep buying them, especially while the blue one is $40 for whatever reason, but I guess I'm going to stop giving NB the benefit of the doubt and glue down the insoles as soon as get the shoes. I thought I was content with the Zante, but they feel like unresponsive bricks now that I've been running in the Beacon.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
After two 3 plus mile runs, they seem like great shoes, will update as I increase mileage. These are a 6mm running shoes that comes in widths. I've been running in New Balance Boracays 4mm and Altra One's 0mm for the last 4 years, these are a little higher in the heel and it feels like they want to keep pushing you down the road and don't want to stop. The cushion is just enough to get a good return from the ground but not mushy. The upper stretches a little more than I would like, it feels like its getting loose at times, but might wind up conforming to my foot.
01/11/2019 update, after two 9 plus mile runs, the only problem I have is that the insole keeps sliding up the back on the heel, I can deal with that issue, other than that, these are great, lightweight running shoes. Similar to Saucony Kinvara's but wider.
Watch their prices, dropped down to $47.59 right after I bought them, so put another pair in my cart. Waited a week and went to place the order and they jumped back up to $119.00
01/11/2019 update, after two 9 plus mile runs, the only problem I have is that the insole keeps sliding up the back on the heel, I can deal with that issue, other than that, these are great, lightweight running shoes. Similar to Saucony Kinvara's but wider.
Watch their prices, dropped down to $47.59 right after I bought them, so put another pair in my cart. Waited a week and went to place the order and they jumped back up to $119.00
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