I’m a passionate runner, albeit it an ageing passionate runner, and love everything to do with running. There’s no rock plate in the Nitrel v3, but then for what the shoe is designed for, it probably doesn’t need one. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

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So, I was looking for a shoe that could potentially take me the whole distance and even to a new personal best (rather than a personal worst)! The seventh version keeps much of the same tech as previous iterations, including a grippy Vibram Megagrip rubber outsole, a cushy Fresh Foam midsole, and a breathable upper with Toe Protect overlays for added durability against trail debris. The brand uses the same midsole cushioning foams (more on those later) across its road and trail models, so you can create a similar running experience off the pavement.Designed for trail running, they feature a rugged outsole with all-terrain tread for exceptional grip on varied surfaces. This provides that seamless comfort that we all like and that reduces the chances of any awkward rubbing.

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New Balance doesn’t state the size of the lugs, but I would suggest they could be about 4 mm—this would mean good traction on dry, light trails but not so great on wet, muddy ground.