Hardwear
Product 2020
Woman, Man
We believe that these road running shoes are the most successful in terms of their integration of the Boa® system.The flap system on the instep that you also have on the New Balance Hierro Boa fast hiking shoes is especially pertinent at spreading the lacing pressure and its setting-up speed.
We tested the previous version of the 1500T2 Boa, here’s the update.
The Boa® cable attachments on the New Balance 1500T2 Boa, are situated in-linen with the sole, therefore providing adjustment of the entire foot, respecting the foot’s rounded form. This is pretty magic because with only one disc you get very effective adjustment right up to the toes. It goes without saying that sportspeople such as triathletes find that this New Balance 1500T2 Boa a great ally for speed when putting them on in transitions.
Of course after many kilometers they stay tight and you don’t need to retighten them at any stage, one of the key advantages of the Boa®. Adjustment is done to the millimeter. But, once tightened, if you want to loosen them just a little you have to pull the disc and the cable lace comes undone completely so you need to tighten from the beginning.
We didn’t have any pressure points on the instep and the heel is well held at the base of the shoe. A small strap helps putting them on because the New Balance 1500T2 Boa are designed like socks. We also noticed that they size small so we had to take the next size up.
The toe box zone is well-designed with comfortable mesh that both supports and is comfortable, and very breathable.
Let’s look at the most important points, the dynamism of these cette New Balance 1500T2 Boa. There’s no doubt these are designed to go fast on the road. They do need foot placement precision even if they have some cushioning in the heel and a little under the forefoot. At any rate the New Balance 1500T2 Boa can shave off minutes in a half-marathon. Further than that good forefoot strike is essential. They have a 6mm drop.
The foot strike is very good and the spring is both precise and efficient, you don’t lose energy. 245g for size 44 these shoes are very lightweight and you forget you’re wearing them. Despite the lightness they have surprising comfort.
We loved the fine forefoot, it is like a natural extension of your foot. They wear well, heavier builds will probably notice slight pronation after sometime.
The New Balance 1500T2 Boa are excellent road running shoes, with a key interest for triathletes. Very fast to put on and adjust thanks to the Boa system. These are nevertheless specialized shoes for good runners up to half-marathon distances. The FIRST Award is well-deserved.
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