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Why We Love This Deal
New Balance enthusiasts are undoubtedly delighted by the New Balance Labor Day sale going on this weekend. However, we’ve found that’s not the best place to get premium running shoes from the brand. Instead, Joe’s New Balance Outlet is the best place to score a deal on some of the brand's best runners, including one of our favorite tech-forward shoes.
The New Balance Fresh Foam x Balos are now 30% off. When we tested them last year, we found them to be an outstanding option for more serious runners, as they are undoubtedly pricey. Now, at $140, they’ve entered more standard running shoe pricing territory.
New Balance Fresh Foam x Balos Running Shoes, $140 (was $200) at Joe’s New Balance Outlet
What Shoppers Should Know
- Sizes Available: 7 through 16, Standard and Wide
- Color Options: 1; White With Relic Brown And Blue Oasis
- Weight: 9.7 ounces
- Hell-Toe Drop: 6mm
- Notable Feature: The Fresh Foam x Balos have a highly pronounced rocker, creating a rounded bottom.
- Best Use Case: These are premium daily running shoes.
Though they resemble ordinary running shoes from the top, take a glance at the Fresh Foam x Balos from the side, and you’ll see a sight that resembles a rocking horse’s bottom. This might be the most notable feature, and one Men's Journal found that “practically feels like it does the running for you.”
The approach here is something that’s the exact opposite of Altra’s flat running shoes. We’ll be the first to admit that the rolling rocker motion may take some getting used to, but those who get the knack of it are extremely satisfied.
Fresh Foam x Balos are available in sizes 7 through 16 in both Standard and Wide, though some sizes are starting to sell out. There’s only one color available, though its purposefully rusty orange along the bottom is sure to bury any clay mud stains picked up along the way. It’s a functional color splash that more running shoes should have.
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What Runners Are Saying
One New Balance customer went into the Fresh Foam x Balos with low expectations, expecting it to be a casual trainer. After wearing them for a while, their mind changed: “I have been completely blown away with the Balos. It's great at slow, it's great at fast, and everything in between.”
Additionally, with a shoe like this, it isn’t surprising that the niche running community at r/RunningShoeGeeks weighed in on the Fresh Foam x Balos. In a technical discussion, one person said the shoes give “a very elevated daily trainer experience” and that they are “super soft, but respond well.” The overall consensus is that this is a shoe that provides noticeably high cushioning while still feeling light and airy, a not-so-easy combination to pull off.
The New Balance Fresh Foam x Balos are now $140, and come recommended by MJ writers, running hobbyists, and casual runners alike. Everyone is going to want a pair, so be sure to get yours before your size sells out.
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