New Balance 991

Searching for a new pair of running shoes? The New Balance 991 is a great running shoe and is very well-known amongst veteran and amateur runners alike.

New Balance 991 shoes are specially designed for maximum heel and toe cushioning, and they are also extremely lightweight and versatile. If your workout routine involves running everyday, fitness classes at your local gym or a slow and easy jog a few times a week, make sure you have the best protection for your feet. Join the next generation of serious or occasional trail runners by purchasing a pair of New Balance 991 cross trainers. Whether you decide to visit a local sportswear store or choose the convenience of online shopping, you'll find the New Balance 991 to be a perfect fit for you.

When it comes to quality running shoes, you want durability and dependability, not to mention shoes that won't leave your feet sore at the end of a run. The New Balance 991 running shoe provides all of those things and more. With:

• Flex grooves built into the forefoot for a more natural gait
• It's blown-rubber forefoot provides extra cushion and flexibility
• ABZORB. in the heel and forefoot of the shoe cushions every stride you take
• Polyurethane heel provides added durability and cushion
• The forefoot is soft and flexible thanks to compression-molded EVA technology

New Balance Shoe,  Inc. is a popular shoe manufacturer based out of Boston, MA, and it was founded in 1906. One major difference between New Balance and their competition is that they have maintained their manufacturing presence in the USA, as opposed to others moving their plants to China or other third world country sweatshop facilitates. Also, (unlike many other large shoe companies), New Balance has remained a privately owned company and is not publicly traded.

What New Balance lacks in price, they make up for in unique technical innovations, such as gel inserts, heel counters and a greater selection of sizes. Even though there are cheap imitations out there similar to the New Balance 991 line, you will more than likely wear out other pairs several times over and in effect actually pay more.

It isn't worth trying to save a few dollars by not regularly replacing your running shoes. The accepted wisdom for runners and athletes to change your shoes every 300 to 400 miles. This of course will depend on how often you run, how far you run and the terrain you run on, your weight, and also if you have any foot problems. It's a good idea to keep track of when you buy your shoes so you can track their mileage as to help prevent possible injury from old and worn out shoes.

It can be difficult finding the right pair of running shoes, but the New Balance 991's come in several width varieties, making it easier to find the perfect pair no matter what size your feet are.