Gender | Men , Women |
Weight | 238 gr |
Drop | 6 mm |
Cushion | Neutral |
Runner weight | Light , Medium |
Running gait | Neutral |
Surface | Road |
Use | training , Racing |
Pace | Medium , High |
Foot | Normal feet |
Strike | heel |
Year | 2019 |
Within the outstanding NBx collection of New Balance we find a model that breaks a little with the established script, the New Balance Strobe v3, which is presented as a great alternative to the flying models, designed to compete and improve brands, high-end. These Strobe v3 stand out for being a shoe that guarantees lightness and stability, while allowing you to run with optimal cushioning, and therefore, safe in every kilometer you run.
But another aspect that stands out in this third version of the New Balance Strobe is its great versatility, since it can be used by various profiles of runners with different objectives, and also with different uses:
As we have mentioned, this New Balance Strobe v3 is presented as a model with certain particularities and something different from the Running shoes that you can find in the NBx line, developed with the highest technology so that you are able to beat your personal bests at the finish line.
In addition, this third revision of the New Balance Strobe also has a more youthful style, and a quality/price ratio, which does not go unnoticed in a model that is very well balanced.
Just look at its main technologies and materials to appreciate that these New Balance Strobe v3 are made for fast running. In fact, the Boston-based brand's exclusive REVlite foam is implemented in the full length of its midsole. The detail is that this compound is up to 30% lighter than other NB foams, which favors faster transitions, but also more reactive.
Of course it is also worth mentioning the inclusion of TBeam, that piece of TPU inserted in the sole, which provides the necessary support to run more safely, and only focusing on the goal of maintaining the pace. All this without restricting its great cushioning capacity.
On the other hand, the upper of these renewed New Balance Strobe v3 incorporates a seamless mesh and more aerodynamic, and that through the fusion of materials is achieved that this model provides a lighter and more comfortable fit.
In these Strobe v3 also includes the Response 2.0 system, New Balance 's trademark, which is located in its insole, and through which, this running shoe provides extra cushioning and comfort.
Regarding the outsole, the New Balance Strobe v3 have incorporated a rubber compound, perfectly defined in different sections, in addition to adding a blocking with different sizes, reinforcing the points most exposed to wear and abrasion. This dividing longitudinal line, in the shape of a "T", together with the flex grooves, provide a footprint guide at each transition.
In terms of technical specifications, the New Balance Strobe v3 has a 6 mmdrop (10 mm in the forefoot and 16 mm in the heel area), and weighs 238 grams in the men's version (size 8 USA). Included in the Speed Ride collection, this light and fast running shoe is aimed at runners with a neutral stride.