New Balance Fresh Foam Zante V2

In its first edition, the New BalanceFresh Foam Zante had the privilege of being the official model of the 2016 Seville Marathon. On this occasion, and for the thirty-second edition of the Seville event, the honor has gone to the Fresh Foam Boracay v2

Despite this, the second version of the Fresh Foam Zante has been renewed, maintaining the successful lines of its predecessor. This is a multipurpose model for neutral runners, who can use it for both fast training and competition. However, with the following recommendations:

• Runners weighing more than 75 kilos: Option indicated for very specific training sessions or also for short distance races.

• Runners weighing less than 75 kil os: Option valid for short and medium distance races. In addition, as long as you have the right running technique, the Fresh Foam Zante v2 can also be used for distances such as marathons. Not forgetting speed training or series, but at specific times.

New features of the Fresh Foam Zante v2

In the chapter of changes, the Fresh Foam Zante v2 has several details that make it an interesting update, and that continue to keep it as one of the references in the segment of mixed shoes.

Its aggressive spring in the toe area and the new midsole design have prioritized fast transitions. The second version of the Zante has also been designed to run faster. The midsole is made with the exclusive material of the Boston-based company, the Fresh Foam system, with the idea of enhancing both the responsiveness and the cushioning of the shoe. In addition, the arrangement of the hexagons provides some stability.

In the outsole there is a slight variation with different elements, which vary in size according to the part of the shoe in which they are located. In this way, the Fresh Foam Zante v2 helps the runner to enjoy a smoother transition, but far from the flex lines of the Fresh Foam 1080, one of the flagships of the American company.

In its upper, the external mesh has been modified to improve fit and breathability, although this vaya at the expense of weight, which has increased slightly. The seamless bootie structure has been maintained, which makes the model more comfortable and prevents friction.

All in all, the Fresh Foam Zante v2 does not abandon the idea of offering a softer feel and a quick transition with every stride the runner takes. Although its drop remains at 6 millimeters, as we have indicated, its weight increases to 244 grams for a size 425 EU, in the men's version. The women's model weighs in at 204 grams for a size 39 EU.