Running footwear specialist launches new range of walking shoes for spring 2009.

We don’t have full details yet, but running footwear specialist New Balance is launching a range of outdoors shoes for spring 2009.

It’s an interesting development with a mix of high tech running shoe features and refinement with proven outdoor features like Gore-Tex liners and Vibram sole units. The shoe in the picture, which we have on test right now, is the New Balance 1520 which New Balance describes as: ‘A sleek and durable multi-sport shoe that incorporates athletic tech features with Outdoor styling.’
The 520 features a Vibram sole, Gore-Tex XCR lining, ABZORB foam cushioning, Stability Web arch support which prevents mid-foot flex and NLock, the integrated webbing and lacing system designed to give a snug fit over the forefoot and improve stability. Overall the shoe feels quite sturdy rather than running shoe light and we’re looking forward to trying it out on the hills.

Interesting stuff. We’re off on a proper New Balance press launch soon and we’ll report back with more details then.

More information at www.newbalance.co.uk