Shoes - Mens New Balance 992 Running Shoe

Mens New Balance 992 Running Shoe

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Product Description
The Finest American Made Transportation Outside of Detroit! Another leap forward in fit, cushioning and durability!

Better than the 991?!! Absolutely. Meet the new 992. With five, yes FIVE, available widths (more than 72 sizes!), the 992 actually gives you a better fit. How? It's built with two bottoms to better match your feet. Plus the upgraded heel and forefoot ABZORB® SBS is positioned closer to your foot so you feel more cushioning and more responsiveness. The ever-present polyurethane in the heel ensures durability and cushioning for larger-framed runners. And finally, this shoe is just... WOW! It's luxury inside and out, with a fit and feel that is unmatched. And don't forget it's American made too! 14.5 ounces

Best for runners with a medium to large build and low to medium arches

Review #1
Far Inferior to 991!
I have always been a New Balance fan, and the 991 was the best running shoe I've ever owned. To my absolute astonishment, the 992 proved to be a far inferior product, and now I'm searching for a replacement. Stay away from the 992!

Review #2
still the best running shoe, but only because the 991 was discontinued
This is a great shoe, but not as comfortable as the 991 was. It does seem more durable than the 991s (for which popped seams, cracked plastic, and torn mesh were common for me), except for the sole which wears down quickly in my experience. I only get 3-4 months out of them with heavy running before I'm down to the foam.

Review #3
totally sweet!
this shoe is the most comfortable shoe i've ever worn. i put on 50-80 miles/week, and they're there with me all the way. i'm not as fatigued as i used to be, my body isnt worn down . . . and i run faster in the 992's than the 991's. i'm just about ready for my second pair, and i doubt i'm even going to shop around for a different shoe. outstanding.

Review #4
Better Fit, Better Shoe
These shoes are durable, comfortable, and most importantly come in different widths. Most other athletic shoe manufacturers apprarently don't make anything but D width. New Balance does.

For those of you complaining about width, my guess is that if you size your feet correctly, that problem will go away. I had always worn a 12D width, until some gentleman at a mom and pop store sized my feet correctly for the first time in my life I found out I need a 13B. You may think you know your feet, but you may not.

As to comfort, I can't complain. As to durability, maybe they are a little stiffer, but if that is what extends the life of these shoes over the others, that is well worth it in my book.

Review #5
Not too bad of a Shoe
If you are new to the New Balance 99X line then you wont notice that these shoes are stiffer than the 991's. The 991's were the Cadillac of running shoes, your could wear them ALL day and suffer very little fatigue. The 992's have a stiffer sole and the overall quality of the shoe seems like it will last longer. The 991 had some cheaper plastic parts that liked to crack and fall off.

991 pros; comfortable, the better running shoe, cheaper

992 pros; not quite as comfortable but still better than most, will last longer, looks more stylish

For those of you trying to choose between these and another brand, remember that these shoes are made in the USA and not by sweat shop workers in another country. They both hold up very well over the long run compared to other brands.