New Balance Vazee Summit v2

With its original version, the New BalanceVazee Summit has already climbed the ranks of top-selling trail running models, thanks to outstanding features such as protective cushioning, great traction and lightweight design. This line of argument is still present in the second installment of the New Balance Vazee Summit, which retains that versatility and speed tip, suitable for all types of uses, from daily workouts to competitions, and also on a variety of terrains.

To avoid touching those elements that really work, the American firm has limited itself to introduce most of the changes in the upper of the Vazee Summit v2, updating its image. In this sense, the first detail that jumps out in the New Balance Vazee Summit v2 is its new construction, in the shape of a boot, which guarantees a better fit to the foot, greater comfort and a softer feel.

As seen in the Vazee Summit, its predecessor model, the design with Fantom Fit technical fabric also contributes to a libre fit due to the presence of the thermo-seals. Meta-Lock technology allows the foot to wrap around the midfoot, preventing unwanted movement. All in all, the result of the revamped upper of the New Balance Summit v2 can only be to improve the trail running experience for the mountain runner.

Great response on wet terrain

Regarding the details that do not vary from its original essence, the Vazee Summit v2 maintains the RevLite midsole, one of the lightest cushioning systems of the American brand. This midsole, together with the rock-stop plate, make this model a good option in terms of response and protection. That is, the New Balance Vazee Summit v2 is still that reactive trail running shoe, and designed to reach fast paces without too much difficulty.

Like any trail running shoe, the outsole is another of the most relevant sections of the New Balance Summit v2, and here, the Massachusetts firm does not play around, and continues to bet on the Hidro Hesion technology, that rubber compound that runs along the entire outsole, and provides traction and grip on wet or damp terrain. The Vazee Summit v2 also has a lot to say on this point, maintaining its multidirectional layout, its large size and deep tread, and still with plenty of space between them to avoid mud accumulation. All this makes this model adaptable to different surfaces.

The technical characteristics of the New Balance Vazee Summit v2 maintain the 10-millimeter drop, and similar weights with a men's version of 275 grams, and 226 grams for the women's model.