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Women's New Balance 901

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Product Description:

New Balance 901: A Lightweight Effortless Ride.

Features a faster look and same great feel. Open-mesh upper for improved breathability. If you're running in the 900, you should have no problem moving to the 901. 8.8 ounces.

Best for faster runners with a small to medium build and medium to high arches. Works great as a racing shoe too.

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PERFORMANCE STABILITY [?]
Get a lighter, more stable run in Performance Stability shoes. If you're a runner with average arches who likes to race, wants to go faster and enjoys better ground connection this is your shoe. Enjoy a smooth ride that's low to the ground and ideal for tacking on the miles. When choosing running shoes, find your perfect fit using this chart. Category types are based on factors like arch height, running habits and body frame.

Specifications:

  • Shock Absorption: Heel|ABZORB|Forefoot|ABZORB
  • Toebox Width: Medium
  • Shoe Construction: Slip last
  • Midsole Material: Dual density compression molded EVA
  • Outsole Material: Carbon rubber
  • Upper Material: Mesh|Synthetic leather
  • Country of Origin: China

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Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe
 
3.5

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Mar

17

2006

 
5.0

Was looking for a ...

By Jo Mamma

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

Was looking for a training shoe that is light but has a little bit more cushioning than my Nike Free and racing shoes. Very pleased. Very different feel from my Nikes b/c they are wider. Like them. They are helping me run my fastest practice times even though they are one of heavier shoes I own (10.6 oz)

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Apr

1

2006

 
4.0

I really love perfomance ...

By David

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

I really love perfomance trainers and the 900's that preceded these were, in my mind, the best ever. Compared to the 900's, I found the 901's slightly dissapointing. The cushioning isn't as good for the same weight and a few tweaks made to the design didn't really improve the shoe. If anything, the tweaks detracted from what was a great design. Lastly, they made them even shorter this time! So, ordering the same size as the 900's didn't work and I ended up with 1/2 size to small. Why can't a 9 be a 9 all the time?

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Apr

28

2006

 
3.0

Nice fitting. Light as ...

By migthy mouse

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

Nice fitting. Light as expected but not as flexible as NB900.

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Oct

4

2005

 
1.0

Absorb on the outside of ...

By Pete C

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

Absorb on the outside of the heel is so soft, that my foot does not even decelerate until the big second density medial side hits the road, then it decelerates hard and forces the forefoot to slap down. I dont like the heel construction,it is a mess the forefoot fit is pretty good, my ankles hurt from the slapping after 1 short run. I would not recommend and will return

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Nov

8

2005

 
4.0

I am an avid NB900 fan ...

By DAR

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

I am an avid NB900 fan (having switched over from Mizuno Mavs), and I was skeptical of the "updated" 901 (I am skeptical of updates in general--*loved* the ASICS 2070 and 2090, can't use the 2100; go figure). However, I must say that NB seems to have done it right--a bit more forefoot cushion than the 900 (needed) and the weight seems about the same. I will agree with two other posters--these shoes need to be "broken in" (unusual these days) and the heel might be a bit soft for heel-strikers; mid-foot strikers (such as myself) should have no problem. One of the joys of this shoe and a differentiator--if you can appreciate it--is the LOW mid-foot to heel ratio. This shoe will let you blow your achilles if you want to, so, make sure that this is what you want. For me (low arch, wide toes, flexi foot, some mild pronation, light weight, reasonably quick) this shoe is perfect.

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Nov

2

2005

 
4.0

I'm a college runner ...

By kieran

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Comments about Womens New Balance 901 Running Shoe:

I'm a college runner running about 50 to 70 miles a week right now. I'm 6'2'' 155lbs. The first week in these I didn't like them but after a week in them they broke in and now i have no problem with them at all. I find them extreamly comfortable. I just got done with a 10 mile run running a little less them 7 minute pace shoes didn't even feel like they were on. If your looking for a nice fast shoe this is it. I also recommend the 833 this is also a very light fast shoe. The 901 seems like it is going last alot longer then the 833 though

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1.    migthy mouse rated this product 3 stars
Fri, April 28,2006:
Nice fitting. Light as expected but not as flexible as NB900.
2.    David rated this product 4 stars
Sat, April 01,2006:
I really love perfomance trainers and the 900's that preceded these were, in my mind, the best ever. Compared to the 900's, I found the 901's slightly dissapointing. The cushioning isn't as good for the same weight and a few tweaks made to the design didn't really improve the shoe. If anything, the tweaks detracted from what was a great design. Lastly, they made them even shorter this time! So, ordering the same size as the 900's didn't work and I ended up with 1/2 size to small. Why can't a 9 be a 9 all the time?
3.    Jo Mamma rated this product 5 stars
Fri, March 17,2006:
Was looking for a training shoe that is light but has a little bit more cushioning than my Nike Free and racing shoes. Very pleased. Very different feel from my Nikes b/c they are wider. Like them. They are helping me run my fastest practice times even though they are one of heavier shoes I own (10.6 oz)
4.    DAR rated this product 4 stars
Tue, November 08,2005:
I am an avid NB900 fan (having switched over from Mizuno Mavs), and I was skeptical of the "updated" 901 (I am skeptical of updates in general--*loved* the ASICS 2070 and 2090, can't use the 2100; go figure). However, I must say that NB seems to have done it right--a bit more forefoot cushion than the 900 (needed) and the weight seems about the same. I will agree with two other posters--these shoes need to be "broken in" (unusual these days) and the heel might be a bit soft for heel-strikers; mid-foot strikers (such as myself) should have no problem. One of the joys of this shoe and a differentiator--if you can appreciate it--is the LOW mid-foot to heel ratio. This shoe will let you blow your achilles if you want to, so, make sure that this is what you want. For me (low arch, wide toes, flexi foot, some mild pronation, light weight, reasonably quick) this shoe is perfect.
5.    kieran rated this product 4 stars
Wed, November 02,2005:
I'm a college runner running about 50 to 70 miles a week right now. I'm 6'2'' 155lbs. The first week in these I didn't like them but after a week in them they broke in and now i have no problem with them at all. I find them extreamly comfortable. I just got done with a 10 mile run running a little less them 7 minute pace shoes didn't even feel like they were on. If your looking for a nice fast shoe this is it. I also recommend the 833 this is also a very light fast shoe. The 901 seems like it is going last alot longer then the 833 though
6.    Pete C rated this product 1 star
Tue, October 04,2005:
Absorb on the outside of the heel is so soft, that my foot does not even decelerate until the big second density medial side hits the road, then it decelerates hard and forces the forefoot to slap down. I dont like the heel construction,it is a mess the forefoot fit is pretty good, my ankles hurt from the slapping after 1 short run. I would not recommend and will return

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