New Balance 890v4 Running Shoes

Working at an athletic wear and shoe-store during most of my 20s was life altering.  Previously I didn’t put much thought into what went on my feet but suddenly I found myself judging people by their shoes.  It was the very first thing I noticed – I found myself quickly taking in not only the brand  but the cleanliness and newness of the shoe, if the shoes actually fit, if the wearer was pronating or supinating.  I hate to say it but I would often turn down men based on the condition of their shoes.  Seriously. 

My shoe collection grew from one pair to well over 30 and I can honestly say that it is one spending habit I have never even thought about curbing.   Thankfully my husband is just about as bad as me which makes us a dangerous pair when we are near shoe stores. 

I am really passionate about wearing not only trendy and “cool” looking shoes, but that they are high quality, comfortable and above all provides proper support.

One of the things I learned working at that shoe store was how much people really loved New Balance.  We had people coming in several times a day asking specifically for New Balance and these people ranged from runners to postal workers to the much less active. 

It’s been awhile since I last got a look at the latest technology in running shoes so I was pretty excited to be sent a pair of New Balance 890v4 Running Shoes to try out.

What immediately stood out for me was how trendy the New Balance 890V4s looked.  I love the bright colours, they definitely fit in well with my shoe collection.

Picking them up I was struck by just how lightweight they are.  These are seriously one of the lightest shoes I have ever tried on and yet they are packed with a ton of features that come together to make a great running shoe. 

The main features that make the 890v4 so amazing  is the responsive REVlite cushioning that acts to respond to every step, the FantomFit no-sew overlay upper makes use of panel-like construction which ensures not only a sleek look but also great arch support.  The blown rubber outsole of the women’s 890v4and ABZORB® crash pad provides even more cushioning and acts to lessen the shock to your body with every foot strike.  This results in a comfortable and light ride.

Features:

•  8 mm drop: due to variances created during the development and manufacturing processes, all references to 8 mm drop are approximate
• ABZORB® crash pad cradles the heel area medially and laterally for additional stability
• Blown rubber outsole
• No-sew material application
• REVlite midsole foam
• Unique podular structure maintains notion of full ground contact geometries, preserving the purity of the originally coveted 890 ride

Buy it:

The New Balance 890v4’s are available to purchase directly from New Balance online and are available in standard width as well as narrow and wide so everyone can get a great running shoe that fits great.

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned product in order to facilitate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.

Elizabeth Lampman

Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!