Write this name down: New Balance Beacon. This will be your favorite recovery shoe ever.

But how long will these last? Super cushioned shoes like this tend have to foam that will quickly compress and wear out and they feel like wood shoes.

Seriously, wtf is this shoe.

OP, are you mentally ill or what?

the first nb zante (v1) was best ever, I cannot imagine a shoe needing more foam than that

the "weight to cush" ratio is perfect

I use them for recovery days, stocked up on a stack of em during clearance when people started posting that they ruined them in the v2 and the v3

oh also, it looks like with the beacon you are running directly on the EVA block, there is no rubber tread, probably for weight/cost savings

so that shoe is going to self-destruct after 250-300 miles

will probably feel awesome until that point but be super careful in rain or sandy turns because no traction

the adios have me completely spoiled for traction, I don't even think about it anymore until I am rotating to hokas and slip in the rain on a painted road line or something

Saw that. Will keep an eye on it. Thanks :-)

Got my first real run in them this morning. An hour easy after a long business trip and a late flight last night.

Imagine the Fresh Foam Zante V3, how it is springy but harsh. Now, imagine that same springy firmness, but with an extra 10mm in the midsole, and at the same (or even less?) weight.

This really is a unique shoe.

To compare to my current (former?) favorite recovery shoe, the Skechers GoRun Ride 7 (don’t knock’em till you try em), the Beacons are lighter and firmer, while the Ride 7’s springiness comes with decidedly more squishiness. However, the Ride 7 does come with the advantage of versatility, with the removable insole that effectively gives you two shoes in one.

Either shoe should be on your short list to try out if you are in the market for an easy mileage shoe.

theJeff wrote:

Trevis69 wrote:

that's a clown shoe, bro

Your MOM is a clown shoe.

LOL!

peanutsz wrote:

Why is there so little rubber on the sole??? I'd happily add an ounce or two to increase durability

Yes, and I asked the employees at my New Balance store that and got some strange looks, but no real answer. Yes, the little bit of rubber on the sole will wear down quickly and you're at the foam part of the shoe.

They did not get my money.

They apparently don't want durability, they want them to wear down and for you to buy another pair. Wanna see my shocked face?

New Balance, besides the first 2 posters, SHILLS or complete dummies, who do you think you're fooling?

Cutler6 wrote:

Seriously, wtf is this shoe.

OP, are you mentally ill or what?

That 2nd sentence of yours, I think you're on to something;)

theJeff wrote:

Old Running Guy wrote:

Squishy shoes are not for everyone.

I always use more minimal shoes on recovery days. My feet prefer active recovery and it’s easier on the joints.

To each their own, but these shoes sound like torture to me.

That’s the thing: they aren’t squishy at all, not even for my 210 lb frame.

I knew it, you're a fat hobby jogger! Lose some weight TUBS!

theJeff wrote:

Got my hands on a pair today. Picture a Hoka, but with Fresh Foam. (I usually hate Hokas, fwiw... but these are something different... something special...

Mmmmmmmmm...

Pre order here, or call the NB store in Tampa if you wanna be the first kid on your block to own a pair.

You sir get the "stupidest post of the year award" and we aren't even in July yet. Bravo and congrats old man. Did New Balance give you a company lanyard? Runner'sWorld is calling you, head on over.

Miami Advice wrote:

theJeff wrote:

That’s the thing: they aren’t squishy at all, not even for my 210 lb frame.

I knew it, you're a fat hobby jogger! Lose some weight TUBS!

Although I AM trying to lose a little weight, I assure you that the 210 looks quite healthy on my 6’4” frame and 34” waist.

You may be marginally faster than me, shrimp, or you may not be... but if I break your hand while shaking it, it is purely accidental.

SPOTY Award wrote:

theJeff wrote:

Got my hands on a pair today. Picture a Hoka, but with Fresh Foam. (I usually hate Hokas, fwiw... but these are something different... something special...

Mmmmmmmmm...

Pre order here, or call the NB store in Tampa if you wanna be the first kid on your block to own a pair.

You sir get the "stupidest post of the year award" and we aren't even in July yet. Bravo and congrats old man. Did New Balance give you a company lanyard? Runner'sWorld is calling you, head on over.

I freely admit that this is WAY more shoe than I normally like.

theJeff wrote:

Miami Advice wrote:

I knew it, you're a fat hobby jogger! Lose some weight TUBS!

Although I AM trying to lose a little weight, I assure you that the 210 looks quite healthy on my 6’4” frame and 34” waist.

You may be marginally faster than me, shrimp, or you may not be... but if I break your hand while shaking it, it is purely accidental.

No, I'm A LOT faster than you.

Miami Advice wrote:

theJeff wrote:

Although I AM trying to lose a little weight, I assure you that the 210 looks quite healthy on my 6’4” frame and 34” waist.

You may be marginally faster than me, shrimp, or you may not be... but if I break your hand while shaking it, it is purely accidental.

No, I'm A LOT faster than you.

That’s great; please keep me posted.

My opinion matters wrote:

Those are pretty ugly.

Nah, they look great when ajeff takes the short bus to school

especially needy wrote:

My opinion matters wrote:

Those are pretty ugly.

Nah, they look great when ajeff takes the short bus to school

Is that bad? It was the only thing that would drive close enough to the power lines to pick me up...

theJeff wrote:

Imagine the Fresh Foam Zante V3, how it is springy but harsh. Now, imagine that same springy firmness, but with an extra 10mm in the midsole, and at the same (or even less?) weight.

I like the Zante V3. The Beacon sounds interesting. If they go on sale for $80 or so, I'll try a pair.

But do they flex like the Zantes? The Zante is race ready from the box .