For this episode of which running shoe is right for you we are pitting two of the biggest names in the shoe world against each other: Adidas vs New Balance Running Shoes.
New Balance is well known for having a large variety in widths and a long history of user wear testing and shoes people have genuinely loved running in for decades. Meanwhile, Adidas you might first think of for soccer. But they are coming on strong in the market now (you may have just seen that Boston marathon winner in Adidas!)
Luckily in my 27,000+ miles of running I’ve slipped on a lot of pairs from both brands. So hopefully I can give you a good breakdown of the fit, feel and function.
When it comes to these two brands, I think it’s key to know that both have continued to change an adapt. So if you’ve tried one previously without luck, you might need to be willing to test a new model.
Main Differences New Balance vs Adidas
Adidas and New Balance have a similar range of shoes, but a very different fit and feel. Both brands have been making massive strides recently in the carbon fiber shoe area, which is trickling down in the cushion and great feel of all their running shoes.
I break down the differences in more detail below, but here’s a quick overview:
Adidas Running Shoes
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