| Gender | Men , Women |
| Weight | 315 gr |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Cushion | High |
| Runner weight | Strong |
| Running gait | Overpronation |
| Surface | Road |
| Use | training |
| Pace | Low , Medium |
| Foot | Low |
| Strike | heel |
| Year | 2014 |
In the extensive and varied catalog of Running shoes for the Fall-Winter 2014 season, there is a model that we recommend to take into account. Especially if your running profile requires you to look for a shoe with good pronation control and extra cushioning. In this case, one of your options is to try the New Balance 1260 v4. You will have guaranteed comfort and you will get more kilometers.
With this fourth update of the shoe, the American brand is committed to adding a top-of-the-range cushioning modelto its repertoire, but specifically for pronator runners. This completes the circle, as the New Balance 1080 v4 is its counterpart for neutral runners.
On this occasion, New Balance has sought to break with the established norms, and this new model presents a more aggressive aesthetic, with more striking colors, and more typical of flying shoes than those of its own segment. To which we must add two details that differentiate it from the rest: Drop of 8 millimeters and weight of 315 grams, in its male version. The women's model weighs even less (286 grams).
The best of the Boston-based manufacturer's house is represented in this fourth version of the 1260. And we start with the breathable and seamless mesh upper, which brings with it the innovative FantomFit fabric to offer greater flexibility and a more comfortable and secure fit.
Of course, the midsole incorporates New Balances N2 cushioning technology, which increases the shoe's cushioning without sacrificing such important aspects as control and support. In addition, the cushioning aspect is reinforced with two other technologies: ACTEVA LITE, lighter in the forefoot area; and Abzorb, a comfortable combination of cushioning and stability in the heel area. Thus, the sum of all this results in a shoe capable of offering optimal protection against impacts in each stride.
Without a doubt, the New Balance 1260 v4 is all about stability. That's why the improvements in this new shoe are based on two key areas:
Asym Counter. The heel area has been modified to control torsion.
T-Beam. Located at midfoot height in the sole to provide greater rigidity.
As a note of interest, the outsole is made of an expanded rubber compound that contributes to better grip.
In short, the redesign of the New Balance 1260 v4 is designed for pronator and heavy runners to carry out long runs, without ruling out fast transitions, with the studied combination of stability and cushioning. The end result: a more dynamic and faster run.