Product Description

Feel the love in the New Balance® 8509 Zip women's running shoe. Abzorb® SBS technology ensures a smooth, stable ride, and NB Zip™ cushioning attenuates shock on impact. The Ndurance® outsole provides dependable traction on a variety of surfaces.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8732 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: *
• Color: *
• Brand: New Balance
• Fabric type: Mesh and synthetic
• Dimensions: 5.20" h x 8.00" w x 13.20" l, 2.15 pounds

Features

• NB ZIP is strategically located struts engineered between top and bottom plates, formulated for optimal cushioning, responsiveness and durability
• ABZORB SBS is an engineered, non-cellular elastomer designed to provide optimal shock absorption and no compression set
• C-CAP is a compression-molded EVA for superior midsole cushioning and flexibility
• Ndurance is a rubber compound for maximum durability used in high wear areas
• ABZORB provides a superior blend of cushioning and compression set features with Dupont Engage and Isoprene rubber for the ultimate ride

Amazon.com Product Description
The sleek New Balance Women's WR8509 Running Shoe features innovative NB Zip cushioning in the heel for a smooth, responsive ride. Also offering ABZORB SBS cushioning technology in the forefoot, C-CAP midsoles, and NDurance outsoles for excellent traction and superior durability, these shoes are ready to take on your active lifestyle. Whether you're lacing them up for a serious interval session or an evening walk in the park, you'll appreciate the precision design of these New Balance shoes.

From the Manufacturer
New Balance, is dedicated to helping athletes achieve their goals. It's been their mission for more than a century. It's why they don't spend money on celebrity endorsements. They spend it on research and development. It's why they don't design products to fit an image. They design them to fit. New Balance is driven to make the finest shoes for the same reason athletes lace them up: to achieve the very best.

Customer Reviews

Daily street runner
I have a normal foot. I did a ton of research and comparisons for 2 months before I made the purchase. I needed new shoes because the shoes I was using had 200 miles of use and had started giving me knee pain. Based on the reviews on Amazon and the item being part of the Friday sale, I felt that the New Balances would be a safe choice for me. Upon arrival, I did like the look and lightness of it. Once it was on, I didn't like the long, unstableness of the shoe. I figured it would take a few days to get used to the fit which I did eventually. The problem for me occurred on the second day into wearing the shoe. I began to feel an ache in my shins but brushed it off hoping it would go away. A week later I noticed that I was now running with an overpronated stride and was still showing signs of pain.

I do regret making this purchase because I tend to buy cheaper shoes and hurt myself in the long run. I am still using these but only for my cardio workouts on a treadmill and an eliptical where it doesn't affect my shins.

Almost Perfect!
I have flat feet & knee problems but I love running so picking out running shoes takes a lot of time. My favorite is New Balance 8505. This one compared to 8505s:

1. Slightly thinner bottom cushion. 8505 is better in this department. Average person may not notice the difference.
2. Better design/color combos.
3. Better looking mesh material.
4. Slimmer front. Fits average to narrow feet better. I like this one better than 8505s because it is snug.
5. Shorter Laces. No need to double tie laces which I like.

Overall great running shoes

Great Shoes, Even in Iraq
These shoes are great, I have been running in them while deployed to Iraq and they are great. Perfect about of coushion and clean easily.