New Balance
New Balance Men's 860 Sneaker
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| Type | Motion-control stability trainer |
|---|---|
| Support feature | Medial stability post |
| Gait suited to | Mild overpronation |
| Outsole | Durable, made for road use |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Medial stability post supports mild overpronators, helping keep the foot aligned mile after mile
- Motion-control build steadies your stride on longer road runs
- Durable outsole holds up to regular tarmac miles
Cons
- The stability structure can feel unnecessarily rigid for neutral runners
- A corrective trainer rather than a soft neutral cushioned ride
Skip it if
Skip it if you have a neutral gait — the added stability structure may feel unnecessarily rigid; a neutral cushioned trainer would suit you better.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The 860's job is correction. A medial stability post sits under the arch to counter mild overpronation, and the motion-control build steadies your stride when fatigue creeps in late in a run. On a durable outsole made for regular tarmac, it is a dependable daily trainer for runners whose gait rolls inward and who want structured support rather than a plush, do-nothing ride.
That focus is also its limit. The honest trade-off: if your gait is neutral, the same stability structure that helps an overpronator can feel unnecessarily rigid underfoot — a neutral cushioned trainer will feel better. Our take synthesises New Balance's documented motion-control build and stability post against its intended use for mild overpronators, not a hands-on wear test — see how we test.