New Balance Ellipse v1

New Balance Ellipse v1 review: what runners say

Fit

True to size, acceptable for both narrow and wide feet. The toe box is roomy in both width and height; also available in 2E.

Feel

Fresh Foam X in a soft formulation, with minimal reactivity. Works well at easy paces; pushing the tempo requires more muscular effort compared to more reactive foams.

Durability

Insufficient data for expected mileage. One tester flags concern about potential foam compression over time after 30 miles. Rubber coverage is good on wet asphalt and mixed surfaces.

Best for

Daily trainer for easy paces and recovery runs up to around 10 miles. Suitable for casual everyday use as well. Not the first choice for long runs over 90 minutes or quality workouts.

Weak points

The foam is considered dated compared to more reactive competitors. The upper runs slightly warm and lacks lockdown for narrow feet.

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