The new year is off to a very quick start and New Balance All Terrain will for sure make your day. Just like that, were more than two-thirds of the way in with the month of January. Did you have a new year’s resolution this year? Are you still sticking to it? If one of your new year’s resolutions was to be more active, explore the outdoors and just be overall more healthy, one essential item that will help you reach your goals is a great piece of outdoor footwear. You need an all-terrain model, on that’s designed to travel on all types of ground that’s built more for any occasion.
Enter New Balance. Although known in the sneaker culture for their use of premium materials on their classic runners, one New Balance category that you should not be sleeping on is their All-Terrain footwear. If adventure is what you’re looking for in 2020, New Balance All-Terrain sneakers are ideal for running, hiking and everyday use.
Priding themselves in superior cushioning and tread, these durable New Balance All-Terrain sneakers are some of the best that the footwear industry has to offer. Below you will find a list of eight of the best All-Terrain models that New Balance currently has up for grabs. Take a look at the list and let us know which model you’re rocking with on your next adventure.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v5
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Made for trail running, the Fresh Foam Hierro v5 is equipped with a plush Fresh Foam sole, a Vibram® MegaGrip outsole and a redesigned upper with superior breathability. The bootie construction and toe-protecting upper assure that you’re feet stay safe and in place no matter the the type of ground you’re on.
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New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi Trail
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Built tough for the trail, this latest iteration of the Fresh Foam Arishi silhouette is packed with tough technology to prepare you for the unexpected. Although it’s labeled as tough, it still comes with soft comfort and features such as the AT Tread dual lug outsole and a Toe Protect reinforced toe tip, which help protect toes against rocks and debris. The no-sew material application on the upper keeps the fit feeling lightweight.
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New Balance 1400
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Made for trail walking, the New Balance 1400 hiking boot is an innovative update to the New Balance 1569. Rugged in appearance, the boot feels like a walking shoe but is built for rugged terrain. Features include a waterproof membrane, leather upper and gusseted tongue help keep you dry. The sole is equipped with ROLLBAR technology for rear foot and midfoot stability.
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New Balance Minimus Trail 10
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If you like that barefoot feel with the New Balance All Terrain, the Minimus Trail 10 is for you. The upper comes with a sock-like fit and is made of flexible synthetic/mesh materials. The midfoot wrap helps your foot stay in place. A Vibram® outsole with flex grooves provides exceptional traction and durability, ideal for the rocky trails.
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New Balance 978
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Designed to last, the New Balance 978 trail walking shoe prides itself on its superior support. It features NDurance rubber in the sole for maximum durability in high-wear areas and classic C-Cap midsole support. The nubuck leather upper comes with a dual-density Collar constructed out of both a softer density foam against the foot for cushioning, and a firmer density foam for support.
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New Balance Nitrel v3
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The New Balance Nitrel v3 is a versatile model that comes with an AT tread outsole that offers just-right traction, no matter where your next run is at. The Toe Protect reinforced upper helps protect your feet on rough terrain while the molded saddle gives the modern retro style a functional twist. Below you will find a REVlite midsole for lightweight cushioning.
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New Balance Fresh Foam Crag v2
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Style and function come together on the New Balance Fresh Foam Crag v2. Made for everyday use, the shoe comes with plush cushioning that utilizes a softer and lighter version of the Fresh Foam technology. A lugged AT Tread rubber outsole equips the shoe with all-terrain traction.
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Fresh Foam Crag Trail
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The New Balance Fresh Foam Crag Trail running shoe comes with a slip-on construction for easy on and off. The synthetic and textile upper is placed on top of a Fresh Foam innovative midsole created from a single piece of foam that provides a plush, more natural ride. The outsole is made out of an N-Durance® rubber for maximum outsole durability
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