New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon

Shoe Guru Shuru wrote:

What do the NB Fresh Foam Beacon feel like? I have the Peg Turbo 2 (and Original Turbo). They're great for long runs and recovery runs but they're a bit too soft for up-tempo stuff, strides and hills.

How do the Beacon feel compared to the Turbo? I'm looking for something in between the Turbo and the Adidas Boston for a light weight trainer. The Bostons are a bit too firm for me.

To give an idea of what I like in shoe, my daily training is done in the Peg 35/36. My quicker workouts are done in the Streak 6/7.

You can do up-tempo stuff in the Beacon. I've even raced in them a few times. For 10k, they felt a little too soft. In the end, the Beacon was a little too wide for my foot, but otherwise I liked them. Right now, I usually run in Saucony Freedom.

Good shoes, very comfortable, put a decent amount of mileage on them (500 ish i think)

Had these as my last lightweight trainer, but i liked them so much I used them almost everyday. The unstructured back takes a little getting used to, but otherwise they were a solid shoe, especially for the price. I was wary of the foam bottoms wearing out very quickly, but I put about 400 miles on them (I am about 145lbs) and they surprisingly didn't show much wear at all. Would recommend for a lightweight everyday shoe or a shoe for days when you are picking up the pace a little.

One of my favorite shoes. I still have 1 in a box. I am curious about the V2 heel. I fear that it won't lock me in like the original.

SonicandTrails wrote:

Had these as my last lightweight trainer, but i liked them so much I used them almost everyday. The unstructured back takes a little getting used to, but otherwise they were a solid shoe, especially for the price. I was wary of the foam bottoms wearing out very quickly, but I put about 400 miles on them (I am about 145lbs) and they surprisingly didn't show much wear at all. Would recommend for a lightweight everyday shoe or a shoe for days when you are picking up the pace a little.

I’m looking for a new everyday shoe.

Considering the Beacon or even 1080, I have not run in either.

About 50 miles a week and 132lbs. Forefoot, high arches. Worth a try?

Beacon v1 is one of my favorite shoes ever. Do it all, very lightweight, cushioned but firm enough for workouts, highly recommend.

I'd take a look at the Brooks Hyperion Tempo. A little lighter, actual rubber on the bottom, and a more exciting foam

Beacon sucks for me, they just squeak every time you tread with them, and without that much mileage. Also feel quite flat and lack of response.

The original Beacon was probably my favorite trainer in years.

Soles too squishy for my liking, otherwise I can see them being great shoes for someone who likes that feel. I prefer a firmer sole/midsole.

Beacon v1 is my favorite right now... Great fit. Nice cushion, but light enough for faster efforts.

How is that flared heel as compared to the traditional on the original? Original locks foot in.

Grassrunner wrote:

Soles too squishy for my liking, otherwise I can see them being great shoes for someone who likes that feel. I prefer a firmer sole/midsole.

How squishy in comparison to the Peg Turbo? The Peg Turbo is too squishy and soft. I’m looking for something a bit firmer but not Adidas Boston firm.