If you find the responsive plushness of New Balance Fresh Foam simply irresistible, we've reviewed several running shoes that will prove to be a treat for your feet. We test each of these shoes in our lab for you to completely understand how the tech works and how it stacks up against the rest. Our selection of New Balance shoe reviews covers shoes for the road and the trail, breathable and winter-ready ones, as well as shoes for heel and forefoot strikers.

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