New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay v2

After the success of the 2015 edition, New Balance is back to repeat the experience, and for the second consecutive year, the American brand has presented another special edition of technical running shoes for the Zurich Seville Marathon 2016, to be held on February 21. Thus, the New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay v2 become the official model of the marathon event in Seville. Thus, the Seville marathon event is once again part of the select group of cities, worldwide, that have an exclusive model for the competition.

At the forefront of technology and innovation, this New Balance model is one of the most suitable for covering the 42.195 kilometer course with maximum performance for the runner. On this occasion, the designers of the Boston brand have sought inspiration in the dusk of the Metropol Parasol, better known as "Las Setas de la Encarnación", and in its play of light.

New Balance has presented the second special edition of one of its technical running shoes of reference, as a model officiates the Sevillian race, to be held on February 21, 2016.

Features New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay v2

• Design based on feedback from runners of average pace and weight

• 4mm drop provides ample cushioning under heel and forefoot

• Embossed top and bottom of midsole provide additional flexibility and stability

• Wider forefoot tread for additional stability

• Flex grooves that promote flexing

• Synthetic floating panels allow for a dynamic fit

The New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay v2 features optimal cushioning, good stability and great flexibility. These features are noticeable in every stride the runner takes in search of the finish line. And all this thanks to the use of intelligent geometries in the sole, such as Fresh-Foam foam (developed under rigorous studies), which provide unique support for the athlete's stride.

In addition, and apart from the design of the sole and its range of colors, the Fresh Foam Boracay also incorporates exclusive details: the New Balance logo; the name of the city; the date of the Zurich Maratón de Sevilla (21/02/2016), on the side; and the NO&DO of the Seville coat of arms on the laces.

In this way, New Balance 's innovative model is a daily training shoe, capable of covering all the needs of every runner, providing a feeling of maximum softness, cushioning and comfort thanks to its Fresh Foam midsole and full contact sole, perfect for runners looking for a natural foot position.

In a nutshell

• New data collected from medium weight, medium pace runners.
• New midsole height, increased by 2mm while maintaining 4mm drop (from 16-12 to 18-14)
• Same last - PL-4
• We are going to find a wider footprint to give more stability to the stride together with convex hexagonal shapes in the middle part of the shoe to offer more security to the runner.
• Shape progression from 980 to Boracay v1 and now to Boracay v2/v3
• Balanced forefoot pressure, refining the medial side of the shoe, helping to reduce weight without losing stability.
• Flex grooves in the thicker parts of the midsole to promote flexibility.
• The information allows to enhance the front and rear of the midsole.
• Floating upper design and construction creates a perfect fit to the shape of the foot.
• Price ranges from 70 to 120 euros.