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New Balance  1223
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Men's New Balance 1223

Item #NBA1350
Endangered
Reg: $136.99
VIP: $123.29

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
! Fit Size: Buy this shoe 1/2 size up

Why is my shoe Endangered?
The shoe manufacturer has discontinued your shoe, so there is a limited supply left. Stock up now at this great low price before they're gone forever.

Men's New Balance® 1223 :: Boost your high-mileage training in the massively cushioned men's New Balance® 1223 running shoe with an improved midsole for supportive compression and resilient toe-off. The New Balance® 1223 features a seamless liner to enhance your fit. Nearly an ounce lighter now! 12.5 ounces

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Features & Benefits:
  • Abzorb FL: NB's top of the line midsole material with excellent cushioning and compression set properties. A blend of Dupont Engage, Isoprene rubber and proprietary materials provide the ultimate ride
  • N-Durance outsole: Rubber compound for maximum durability in high-wear areas
  • Lightning Dry: Hydrophobic polyester yarns that quickly move moisture away from the body to keep the wearer dry and comfortable
  • TS2 (Transitional Support System): Pronation control and smooth transition through gait cycle
  • Extended Web: Provides exceptional stability and pronation control
  • Stability Web: Superior, lightweight midfoot support
  • N-Lock: Enhances midfoot support
  • Phantom Liner: Seamless liner reduces irritations against the foot - enhancing the comfort, fit and weight of the shoe
  • Full-length Abzorb: Maximum shock absorption

Men's New Balance 1223

Item #NBA1350
Endangered
Reg: $136.99
VIP: $123.29

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Predecessor Product Type:
1222
Shock Absorption:
Heel|ABZORB|Forefoot|ABZORB
Toebox Width:
Medium
Heel Fit:
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
Gender:
Men's

Men's New Balance 1223

Item #NBA1350
Endangered
Reg: $136.99
VIP: $123.29

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
29 Runners have reviewed this product.
1.    Scott from Spain rated this product 4 stars
Thu, April 24,2008:
This is my first serious pair of New Balance running shoes as I have been a Mizuno Wave Renegade guy for a while now. I got these and put about 25 miles on them before running the Costa del Luz Half Marathon here in Spain. Decent. Not great, but decent. The cushioning seems to fade just a bit at...

2.    One More Mile rated this product 5 stars
Fri, April 11,2008:
Just ran 10 miles out of the box. They felt great! I have a mild arch and I pronate more on one foot than the other. Also, I have a medium frame (5'11', 168); so that helps too. I wanted to find a shoe with the cushioning of the Nike Vomero and the stability of the Nike Zoom Elite 4. I would highly ...

3.    NC Weekend Warrior rated this product 3 stars
Fri, April 11,2008:
At 6'1, 210 lbs, multiple hamstring pulls since third run; comfortable, good-looking shoe for cardio machine and weight training, but sub-par stability and cushioning for 15+ miles/week road work. I've used numerous pairs of 1220s - great to sometimes excessive stability, but rarely ever injured. ...

4.    Bob P rated this product 5 stars
Mon, March 17,2008:
I have worn these shows through numerous 10k, half-marathon, and marathons since back with the NB 1220. The shoe is a little on the heavy side, but I like the cushioning with a Spenco Cross Trainer insert. At 6'1" and 225, this is a good shoe for heavy runners. I had tried other but this is the b...

5.    Jef rated this product 5 stars
Mon, March 17,2008:
I'm a big runner...6'3" 260lbs! I ran two marathons back to back in October in this shoe. I usually can break down a pair of shoes in a few months. I'm surprise how long this pair has held up.

6.    Steve L rated this product 5 stars
Fri, February 29,2008:
I'm a big runner 6'3 230lbs and I love this shoe....I used to wear Asics Gel-Kayano but with recent models they have gone downhill and provide very little support for me. This shoe feels so comfortable and has nice snug support for the long haul without being too heavy. I tried a bunch of shoes...

7.    rglen10 rated this product 5 stars
Sat, February 09,2008:
I'm 215 pound runner upgrading from the 1221 to the 1223 and they are great. Overall cushion is better than the 1221 especially in the forefoot but its not too soft either. The fit is better and the shoe feels much lighter with the same stability. The toe box is slightly higher but after 10 miles th...

8.    Anonymous rated this product 5 stars
Thu, February 07,2008:
pure joy to run in. nothing else to say.

9.    track rated this product 5 stars
Fri, January 25,2008:
Love this shoe! LOVE L-O-V-E-! Excellent cushioning, great stability and not heavy at all. Breaths great. Definitly a winner. New Balance is back making shoes made in the USA that not only compete with the competion shoes made in China, New Balance is making them BETTER and making them in USA!

10.    Anonymous rated this product 5 stars
Tue, January 08,2008:
I've been running 30 years. This is a wonderful shoe.Good stability with good cushion. Perfect!

11.    Harmohit rated this product 2 stars
Sat, January 05,2008:
They're comfortable for a big runner like me with a wide forefoot. I just find them too soft to run in. My ankle starts hurting in about a mile, because these are too squishy. it's almost like I have to put in too much effort into taking the next step... I'll stick with the brooks adrenaline gts 7 ...

12.    Calgary Runner rated this product 5 stars
Sat, December 08,2007:
Great shoe for my foot. Cushining seems just right... not to soft like a lot of other shoes recently. Love the fit and they give me gret support. 2nd pair coming soon! They make running a dream

13.    Anonymous rated this product 1 star
Tue, December 04,2007:
trash shoe , fit is very bad. very deep toebox, big upper, stiff cushioning , forefoot cushion is very stiff. awkward heel to toe transition.. If you buy this shoes, you will regret.

14.    Steve rated this product 1 star
Mon, December 03,2007:
Guys if you "toe off", roll off the front or whatever you call it don't buy this shoe, I'm 5'9", 210, after a 1/2 mile my achilles and shin just above the ankle begins to hurt and it only gets worse. The 1223 has a very flat ride and the cushioning is firm. To add insult to injury some designer dec...

15.    Anonymous rated this product 5 stars
Fri, November 30,2007:
smooth as silk, great cushioning, grea the best new balance shoe ever!!! excellent cushioning, great stability, and smooth as silk ride. 230lb slight overpronator.

16.    Bill rated this product 2 stars
Mon, November 19,2007:
Usually run in the 990 series but wanted to try something lighter, they were good for about a month and then I had terrible knee pain and they wore quickly in the heel. Will go back to the 990 series.

17.    Superrunner rated this product 3 stars
Wed, November 07,2007:
Toebox is very deep. not good fit... heel fit is narrow , good stability but not good much cushioning.. 1222 has more thin toebox???? 1223's toebox is too deep to me.. My toe swim in the shoes...

18.    Anonymous rated this product 1 star
Fri, November 02,2007:
toes were very sore after running in this shoe.

19.    CHITOWNRUNNER rated this product 4 stars
Thu, November 01,2007:
Very solid shoe feel very comfotably with good blend of cushion and Stability. Only complaint is to break in before long runs due to blister issue I had.

20.    steve rated this product 4 stars
Wed, October 31,2007:
I love the shoe and fits real nice. Good quality, it just doesn't have the cushy feel like my progrid hurricane 9's do. But they feel so light that I will keep them for shorter faster runs.

21.    les rated this product 4 stars
Tue, October 30,2007:
just started training with this shoe- seems a bit light in the uppers (like a slipper) leaves my body with less aches and pains than my last shoe. - not bad overall- able to run quieter - less "road noise" with this shoe.

22.    les rated this product 4 stars
Tue, October 30,2007:
just started training with this shoe- seems a bit light in the uppers (like a slipper) leaves my body with less aches and pains than my last shoe. - not bad overall- able to run quieter - less "road noise" with this shoe.

23.    Randy rated this product 2 stars
Sun, October 28,2007:
not very much cushion. after 20 mile run, it felt like i was running barefoot. several blisters on feet after running in this shoe.

24.    jason rated this product 3 stars
Mon, October 22,2007:
previously ran in 1222's, and just switched to the 1223 thinking it would be an improved shoe, but it seems completely different with much less stability, especially in the forefoot, which seems to slide all over the place. i loved the 1222's and will go back to them.

25.    bull dog rated this product 5 stars
Fri, September 28,2007:
great shoe!! great cushioning and stability and light to boot. new balance is really doing some great things these days.

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