New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail v3

This March we tested the new New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail in the third version. A maximalist shoe dedicated to mountains and long distances. It weighs 315 grams in size 43 and has an offset of 45mm at the heel and 40 at the forefoot, for a 5mm drop. The upper is made from an engineered mesh and is reinforced at the toe box and throughout the bottom of the shoe by a plastic applique that protects the toes. Traditional lacing, padded tongue, very comfortable and easily adjustable laces. The back (collar, shell, heel) is stable but does not have a rigid internal structure, allowing the shoe to flex and accommodate the movement of the foot. The fit is snug across the entire plant, including the forefoot. Overall, the upper has everything you would expect from a neutral, stable shoe: comfort, protection, and support.
The midsole is the most characteristic part of these shoes. The compound uses the typical New Balance Fresh Foam, which is softer than the previous version while gaining in responsiveness. This new compound is interesting because it makes the transition smoother and improves stability, in fact it uses a foam with two different densities for the top and bottom, but without using glues. This means that the midsole is a single piece of foam, without cuts, but with different density points, soft on top and more stable underneath, emphasized by the dual coloring. As far as we can tell, the feel at the ride is of a definitely cushioned compound that does not compress too much and gains in support over the previous version.