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New Balance  1222


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Men's New Balance 1222

Item #NBA1286
Sale: $84.99   $129.99
VIP: $84.99
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Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
! Fit Size: Buy this shoe 1/2 size up

Men's NEW BALANCE® 1222 :: Some days you pound the road, some day it pounds right back at you. For the latter days, get the men's New Balance® 1222 with an internal support system and a pronation controlling extended web that deliver stability you can trust. Enjoy the plush cushioning of ABZORB® SBS serves up a pillow-soft ride that lasts for miles. Stable, comfortable and enduring... sounds like the start of a lasting relationship. Best for runners with a medium to large build and low to medium arches. 13.6 ounces

Men's New Balance 1222

Item #NBA1286
Sale: $84.99   $129.99
VIP: $84.99
VIP Discount Does Not Apply to Sale Items.

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor Product Type:
1221
Country of Origin:
China
Gender:
Men's

Men's New Balance 1222

Item #NBA1286
Sale: $84.99   $129.99
VIP: $84.99
VIP Discount Does Not Apply to Sale Items.

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
16 Runners have reviewed this product.
1.    Phil De Franco rated this product 4 stars
Mon, July 28,2008:
When I read these reviews I was surprised at the mixed reactions. The first time I ran in these I thought they were fine. The next day I tried my new 1220s and wow! What a difference! It's not that the 1222s are bad, it's just that the 1220s are so much more comfortable for me. They feel better cu...

2.    Jim rated this product 5 stars
Mon, June 30,2008:
Great shoe for me. I have fairly high arches and I'm about 6ft and 180. I never had any pain or injuries running with this shoe. I really like the high heel and the roomy toebox. I don't like a tight fit as my feet are narrow in the heel and wide in the forefoot. NB can you hear us? Don't thro...

3.    Chester rated this product 5 stars
Fri, April 11,2008:
I like it

4.    Robert Barnes rated this product 1 star
Wed, October 17,2007:
I usually run 3 days a week 4 to 5 miles a day. I have run in the 1220 series shoes for the past 7 to 8 years. The original 1220 and the 1221 have never given me a problem. The 1222 seems to have a much stiffer heel and created pain in both heels that lasted a couple of weeks. I returned the sho...

5.    Guadalupe Cedillo rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 29,2007:
I use them for running/jogging only twice a week on asphalt (the rest of the time I run trails with a pair of NB 907), the cushioning is acceptable. Toebox is big and comfy , my right insole didnt fit well since was badly fitted at the factory so I had to cut a small piece (it was irritating my hee...

6.    David R. Knight rated this product 5 stars
Mon, May 28,2007:
I've had a togh time adjusting throug the deletions and creations of 1200 series shoes. NB seeme to have he only show wide enough and comfortable enough for me to be able to run aggressively. I'm 5'7" and 220 lbs. I run 5-10 miles a day, at least 5 days a week. This NB 1222 is by far the best runnin...

7.    A.Ford rated this product 1 star
Thu, May 17,2007:
PS. My body was sore for an entire week after running approx 3 miles in these.

8.    A.Ford rated this product 1 star
Thu, May 17,2007:
I've been running in the 1200 seriers since the 1220 first came out. It took me a couple years to find a decent shoe. I'm a heavy weight running (and dropping). The 1220 would last me only 3 - 4 months of 3 a week running... so I was going thru approx 4 pair a year. However they were a good shoe...

9.    John rated this product 5 stars
Tue, May 15,2007:
I have worn the 1220 series for the last 3 years. The 1222 is the best yet. It has gotten me through 20 marathons in that time with no injury at 190 lbs.

10.    Karl rated this product 4 stars
Tue, April 24,2007:
I've used the 1200 line since the start. The 1222 reminds me a little of the original 1200: a nice shoe when it's working. They don't feel especially smooth but I've had no problems until my pair developed some sort of left forefoot bubble all of a sudden. (Compare to the 1221, which had a nice ...

11.    Dutch Johnson rated this product 1 star
Mon, March 26,2007:
Six pair of 1200's and 1221'3, the last pair of 21's went 6 marathons in '06. and then the new 1222's arrived! It took two weeks to recover from the first 8 mile run. The fit is certainly not like the previous models. They are shaped very differently in the forefoot. As a big, slow, 50 state club, ...

12.    Simon rated this product 3 stars
Mon, March 12,2007:
Fit is excellent as is shock absorbing. My problem is mainly about the height of the arch support, it gave me significant pain in one of my feet even though normally a shoe with normal to low arch support works perfectly for me.

13.    Bob S. rated this product 5 stars
Sun, March 04,2007:
Much better than the New Balance 1221. Great at absorbing shock and helps in making running almost effortless.

14.    TOB rated this product 3 stars
Mon, January 22,2007:
I bought this shoe for the cushioning and stability, but was not very impressed. I feel there are better choices availabe for the heavier runner.

15.    Albert rated this product 4 stars
Wed, October 11,2006:
Overall an excellent shoe for the larger runner (I am 6'3", 215 lbs). I have about 200 miles on my 1222s so far and have had no pains or issues. More durable than the old 1220, though the heel does wear a bit fast. Not quite as comfortable as Asics Gel Kayanos or Saucony Grid Hurricane 8s, but ve...

16.    Elliot Frank rated this product 5 stars
Tue, September 26,2006:
Great combination of stability and cushioning. I have had the least knee and back pain I've ever had with this shoe. The only draw back I can see is that the heel wears a bit quickly.

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