The New Balance Fresh Foam Zante

Smooth Just Got Fast

Fast isn't just a desire. It's a requirement when you're working hard to outrun the competition. Fresh Foam Zante v2 is the neutral cushioned running shoe built for fast speeds. The aggressive toe spring helps propel your foot forward while the new midsole design is even more serious about delivering the quick transition and support you need to lead the pack.

Engineered mesh on the upper of this neutral running shoe eliminates the need for overlays, providing softer support, while the Fresh Foam Zante v2's bootie-like fit gives you a second skin-like feeling that's streamlined for speed.

Upper - Lightweight, Breathable Comfort

Sleek, snug and dialled in for speed, Fresh Foam Zante v2's has a bootie-like design that wraps the foot like a second skin. Nothing is on the shoe that doesn't need to be, making it feel like an extension of your foot.

Lightweight structure is formed from the integration of a melded overlay system and a no-sew material process implemented throughout the upper of the shoe. Resulting in a drastic reduction in weight, bulk and material, creating a streamlined upper with greater uniformity and an improved accommodation for the wearers foot. A minimalistic bootie construction also helps to reduce excessive weight, whilst supporting the foot; Wrapping over and around for a secure and sleek fit.

Keeping things cool, the upper employs a mesh weave structure throughout its construction. Allowing air to permeate throughout the inner of the shoe, creating an environment that is cooler, drier and altogether more comfortable for the wearer. When the tempo steps up, you can be sure the Zante will keep you feeling fresh.

With each of these design features working in unison the Fresh Foam Zante v2's offers an versatile fit, that wraps and supports the foot through the gait cycle whilst imparting a soft touch, and breathable comfort.

Midsole - Smooth, Fast Transitioning

Designed from data gathered from runners at a faster pace, Fresh Foam Zante offers a quick, incredibly smooth heel to toe transition thanks to its aggressive toe spring, helping you feel fast, whatever pace you run.

The Fresh Foam Zante features the same midsole technology featured in the Borocay, however through utilisation of data gathered from runners specifically at a fast pace, the tuned fresh foam midsole in the Zante is a beast built for speed. The soft cushioned ride is complimented via the once piece outsole to create an effortless, smooth transition through the gait cycle wherever you strike.

The concave and convex Design present on the exterior of the midsole serves more than mere aesthetics, a pleasing visual hides its true purpose as each grouping serves a different purpose, supporting the foot through varying degress of motion, alleviating impact and encouraging a more neutral stance.

Further redesign appears in the Fore foot section, the more aggressive design is tailored for the faster runner, accommodating for a faster, cleaner heel to toe transition and lift off.

Outsole - Smooth Ride Innovation