I'm considering purchasing a pair of the New balance 902's after outdoor ends to wear over the summer base phase for xc after hearing nothing but praise for the 901's from my teammates. Anyone know how long these hold up for? I plan on running from about 50-70mpw from june to mid august, will they hold up for 500 miles. Also, how is the cushioning on these shoes? any shoe reviews would be appreciated. thanks.
The 902's are quite different to the 901's.
The 901's felt like a flat with little cushioning, but still a really nice ride.
The 902's look a lot cooler and have tons more cushioning for a ride that is plush and not so responsive.
Very different shoes, but the 902's are certainly better if you plan on doing your base mileage in them.
good luck
Can't talk about the 902s, but I had a pair of 901s maybe 3 years ago. I liked the shoe, and enjoyed the ride, but they wore out very quickly for me. Less than 300 miles if I recall.
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I'll be a good sport though.
This is the happiest I've been with a shoe since I've started running. When I first put them on I was in shock to how good they felt. Then I went for a run, and I was even more surprised.
It's definitely worth the price.
I think it should last.
You feel so fast in these shoes.
Any idea how these might compare to the New Balance 825s? Both neutral lightweight trainers, about the same weight (I think).
The 902s feel more cushiony/spongy - perhaps a bit less stable, though. I don't think they will feel quite as quick as a Mizuno Precision/Elixir or DS Trainer, but they will feel more like a relatively light neutral trainer.
stipe wrote:
The 902s feel more cushiony/spongy - perhaps a bit less stable, though. I don't think they will feel quite as quick as a Mizuno Precision/Elixir or DS Trainer, but they will feel more like a relatively light neutral trainer.
I tried the Precisions before, and the DS Trainer while in the store, and they both felt a lot stiffer than the 902's.
There's this new sense of flexibility and freedom when I lace these shoes up. It's sort of like the feeling you get when you put on flats or spikes before a race. Minus the soreness or blisters afterwards.
The only thing I fear is the life expectancy of these shoes, anyone own the 901's?
The 901's are obviously closer in similarity to the 902's. I owned a pair of the 900's and they lasted a good while, at least 500 miles.
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