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Trail Running Shoe Review: New Balance MR790

Posted January 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM by Paul Peterson

Section: Gear & Apparel, Footwear, Reviews, Special Features, T.F. Reviews

Product: New Balance MR790
Price: $80.00
Shoe Type: Lightweight Trail / Racing
Fit: Half a size small
Weight: 7.9 oz
Pronation Factor: Neutral
Best for: Lighter runners with access to softer surfaces

new balance mr790 trail running shoes black and greyMany trails near my home in northern Utah are steep, rocky, and foreboding, requiring heavy tank-like trail running shoes that can withstand the punishment of the terrain—and protect my feet as well. Many of these dedicated trail running shoes weigh up to a pound apiece in order to offer high levels of support and protection.

However, there are times in my trail running when I don’t quite need that level of stability and “armor”, but rather, I want speed and agility. In other words, I want a lightweight trail shoe, the trail equivalent to a road racing flat.

Fortunately, New Balance has come through with this wish, with their MR790 model trail shoe. At a feather-light 7.9 ounces, this trail shoe is lighter than my road-racing flats! But how will they perform on a trail?

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26 Responses to “Trail Running Shoe Review: New Balance MR790” (Leave a reply)
  1. Ryan Madison from New York said:

    Great stuff.! I always appreciates to New Balance for their latest designed running shoes.

  2. Very nice shoes

  3. Great shoes

  4. house painters from around said:

    I bought these shoes for my son. He is a fitness trainer and police officer and was very specific about which shoe he wanted. He loves these shoes for running and staying fit.

  5. ducati fairings from Canada said:

    Nice shoes! I think my son would love these shoes.

  6. Top MBA Colleges from India said:

    Very good, light - Very comfortable, very light. This was the first pair of shoes where I paid attention to weight when I was ordering it. The laces aren’t straight so they tend to grip better and stay tied longer. The left shoe feels like there’s extra rubber on the arch so if you are really paying attention and gently rest your foot on the floor, you can feel a little lump. That being said, you can’t notice it any other time. Most likely just a defect, but no major problem at all.

  7. I never thought of the importance for runners to have very light shoes and how comfortableness plays a vital role in determining the resistance of runners.

  8. Home Decor said:

    They look very light and at the same time comfortable and resistant to the tracks. I like them though.

  9. i was looking for lightweight and comfortable shoes from long time. i loved it.
    thanks.

  10. Mobile SMS from Pakistan said:

    Wow, Great Shoes.

  11. The MR790 is a very lightweight trail running shoe, comparable in weight to a street racing flat. I really like them because it forces me to focus on my running form.

  12. The revolution in shoes has been dramatic in the past few years. New materials and methods of manufacture have made possible unreal advances in foot wear. I recently got a close look at my buddies new kicks and they were great.

  13. Funny Pictures from us said:

    New Balance has come such a long way over the years! I use these to run the trails around my city all the time.

  14. Dan from Chattanooga Tenessee said:

    I own eight pair of these shoes because they come in so many cool color combinations. They are SUPER comfortable and lightweight. I walk everyday with them and other light sport and find them to be a fantastic shoe. The lightweight material molds to your foot - Get a pair!!! Or eight : )

  15. Nice sport shoes with nice designed sole. Quite cheap rate can be used in tracking also.

  16. Pozole said:

    Shoes can be the factor to determine if a runner gives his 100% or not. This are very nice shoes.

  17. evening shoes from toroto said:

    amazing shoes! I wish i have one.

  18. Nice pair of shoes good for most of the sports, jogging, trecking etc.

  19. cool post… thanks!!!!!

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  24. evening shoes from toroto said:

    they must be vey expensive to me!

  25. I have flat feet and Over-Pronation. i’d like to take up trail running MR 700 its so comportable for wear.i don’t need the latest shoe - last year’s model would due. under $100 is my limit.

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