New Balance 992, 993 Men's and Women's Running Shoe: Why This Shoe Is Consistently Rated As The Top Running Shoe

The bottom line on New Balance shoes in general is that they are built for function, not fashion. They literally help keep your feet in balance. They are also made in the US, so when you buy New Balance, you are supporting American workers. The 990 series are one of the top selling running shoes out there, comfortable, stable and durable. This is a quick guide to product details and how to get the best prices on the shoes.

New Balance 992 Product Details

• C-CAP® midsole provides cushioning and support
• Strong ENCAP® midsole technology provides support and maximum durability
• Abzorb® SBS in both heel and forefoot provides 5-10% more effective cushioning than original Abzorb® with no compression set
• Removable full-length insert of ABZORB® cushioning provides added comfort
• Pigskin/Mesh Upper provides your foot with a lightweight and supportive feel
• Medicare / HCPCS code = A5500 Diabetic shoe
• Blown Rubber Outsole is extremely flexible, light, and helps provide cushioning
• Color:  Gray with White
• Shoe Weight:  405 grams (14.3 oz)
• Shoe Last:  SL-1
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New Balance 993 Product Details Blown Rubber Outsole is extremely flexible, light, and helps provide cushioning Pigskin/Mesh Upper provides your foot with a lightweight and supportive feel Medicare / HCPCS code = A5500 Diabetic shoe N-Durance® rubber compound for maximum outsole durability Polyurethane Midsole/Outsole offers durable cushioning and effective resistance to compression set Abzorb® SBS in the forefoot provides 5-10% more effective cushioning than original Abzorb® with no compression set ACTEVA™ Midsole cushions and resists compression set - 12% lighter than standard foam Removable full-length insert of ABZORB® cushioning provides added comfort Abzorb® DTS (Dynamic Transition System) combines Abzorb® foam and Abzorb® SBS to provide optimal cushioning and a smooth transition on heel strike. Color:  Gray Shoe Weight:  368 grams (12.9 oz) Shoe Last:  SL-1

This shoe is almost never on sale, but you can usually get some excellent deals on older models directly from the New Balance web site. The site also has a very detailed shoe fitting guide, which is one of the strong points of the company:

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[James Morgan - Puritan Financial Advisor]

They literally help keep your feet in balance. They are also made in the US, so when you buy New Balance, you are supporting American workers.