Profile of the New Balance MD500 v7
Use - The New Balance MD500 v7 is a versatile track shoe. It can cover track and field meets that range from running to jumping. It is mainly designated for middle-distance races. However, it can also yield powerful performance in running events such as steeplechase, short hurdles, and long hurdles. It can also perform in leaping contests such as long jump.
Spike Type - Best suited for the track surfaces, pyramid pins are equipped to the track spike. These spike pins are ¼ inch length for maximum grip.
Spike Plate - Sporting a similar outsole composition to that of other track running spikes, it is outfitted with a Pebax® plate. It has a six-pin configuration intended for accommodating the removable pins of the shoe. This plate is also engineered for optimal traction.
Updates to New Balance MD500 v7
- The majority of the composition of the New Balance MD500 v7 mirrors the same technical elements from its predecessor. However, there has been one notable enhancement made to the middle-distance spike.
- The addition of the REVlite midsole is the upgrade made to the track shoe. It is a component that has impact-resistant properties, protecting the foot from any injury.
- Some notable components retained by the running spike are the open mesh upper and six-pin Pebax® plate. The upper material provides ventilation and a snug fit. The spike plate engineered into the outsole is intended for traction and sturdiness.
Size and fit
The New Balance MD500 v7 runs in men’s sizing scale and is in standard width. Women are advised to go 1.5 sizes down to acquire the precise size.
The open mesh upper of the MD500 v7 allows for a lockdown, adaptive fit to the foot. For an adjustable fit, a lace-up closure is added to the platform. To further lockdown, seamless overlays are welded to the upper.
Outsole
Just like the configuration of the famous Nike Zoom Victory Elite 2, the MD500 v7 is outfitted with a Pebax® plate. It has a six-pin configuration, housing the removal spikes of the track shoe.
The plate is made out of thermoplastic polymer. This composition generates high-strength qualities, protecting the track running spike from abrasion.
Because of the spike plate’s makeup, it yields an aggressive surface grip. It also softens the impact with each footstrike, protecting the foot from any strain or injury.
Midsole
The New Balance MD500 v7’s midsole flaunts the brand’s innovative foam compound—REVlite. It maintains a durable and lightweight cushioning to the foot. Although 30% lighter than the standard midsole foams in the market, REVlite still offers the same responsiveness.
Upper
For the MD500 v7’s upper engineering, it sports an open mesh for ultra-light coverage and breathability. Its lightness makes it an ideal technical element for a middle-distance spike. The perforations it employs allow air to infiltrate the foot chamber. This poses for a healthy foot environment, disabling bacteria to flourish.
The track spike also features a soft fabric lining for in-shoe comfort. For an irritation-free experience, no-sew overlays are bonded to the upper. These overlays are also integral in reinforcing the shoe’s structural integrity.
For a dialed-in, secure fit, a traditional lacing system is implemented. This allows the wearer to alter the tightness and lockdown of the middle-distance shoe.