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New Balance Glossary of Technical Terms |
| Abzorb®: |
Provides maximum shock absorbency while resisting compression set. |
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| C-Cap®: |
EVA molded under pressure provides a firm, cushioned midsole that is lightweight. |
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| Encap®: |
A cushioning core of EVA is encapsulated within a shell of polyurethane which adds stability and disperses shock. |
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| External Counter Reinforcer™: |
A bracket that stablizes your heel, reinforces the shoe's heel counter and also helps prevent your foot from rolling over. |
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| Graphite Rollbar®: |
A lightweight flat or molded piece of graphite material biomechanically positioned in the midsole to maximize rearfoot stability. |
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| Board Lasted: |
Board lasted shoes have a sturdy insole board running the entire length of the foot bed. This type of construction provides the greatest stability |
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| Combi-Lasted: |
Combi-lasted shoes employ slip lasting in the forefoot for enhanced flexibility and an insole board in the rearfoot to control excess motion. |
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| Strobel Lasted: |
Strobel Lasted shoes are constructed with a thin material acting like a sock liner stitched along its perimeter. This construction provides an excellent blend of stability and flexibility. |
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| Slip Lasted: |
Slip lasted shoes are constructed without an insole board. This provides the greatest flexibility and lightest weight. |
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| Medial Post: |
A medial wedge of higher than normal density(harder) C-Cap® midsole material extending from the heel to the first metatarsal head which provides pronation control. |
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| N-ergy S.C. SystemTM: |
A blow molded cartridge made of highly resilient DuPont HytrelTM thermoplastic, the N-ergyTM delivers exceptional support and cushioning, heel-strike after heel-strike. By compressing upon impact, N-ergyTM absorbs shock, providing enhanced comfort for the long run. The high degree of supportive cushioning comes from the two-chambered structure: The stabilizing outer rim provides motion control and support, and the elliptical center provides responsive cushioning. |
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| Stability Web®: |
A lighweight plastic web made of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and positioned under the arch, Stability Web allows for torsion and flexion control in the arch while maintaining flexibility in the forefoot. |
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| SL-1TM: |
A straight last used in many of the New Balance running shoes. Built for people with a typical forefoot and toe box depth, it provides a comfortable and snug fit through the instep and heel area. |
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| SL-2TM: |
A straight running last for people with a high arch foot type. It provides a roomy toe box to prevent toe bruising and a slightly wider forefoot than the SL-1 last. It accommodates orthotics and has a unique design and superior fit. |
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| T.P.U. Post: |
A stability device made of thermoplastic urethane placed in the heel of the midsole. If on the medial side, it aids pronation control. If on the lateral side, it aids in the control of supination. |
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