NEW BALANCE ZANTE V4

Much like its beefier big sibling, the 1080, the Zante sports New Balance’s Fresh Foam midsole cushioning system. The Zante is designed specifically for speed, so the Fresh Foam is tuned slightly differently than with the 1080. Here it’s got a thinner, firmer and more reactive forefoot, with just enough heel cushioning for a soft landing.

This new version of the Zante also continues New Balance’s careful tweaks of the upper. Version four sports a single, continuous engineered mesh toe box area, along with some minor overlays at the midfoot for a snug fit and some structure while running fast. The Zante v4 is the best version of this speedy neutral shoe yet.