New Balance 902

1. Runner's WorldDetails/Subscribe

Runner's World's staff review is based on a month's use by a panel of testers, and the magazine offers testers' comments and allows readers to add their assessments. The New Balance 902 gets an Editor's Choice award; the consensus is that these are light enough for races, but supportive enough for training.

Review: New Balance 902, Editors of Runner's World magazine, February 2007

2. Outside MagazineDetails/Subscribe

Outside uses an unspecified number of testers to put running shoes through their paces and gives the New Balance 902 the Gear of the Year award. The shoe is praised as supportive and well cushioned. Reviewers also say the shoe is well ventilated.

Review: Gear of the Year 2007: New Balance 902, Brian Metzler

3. ShoeGuide.co.uk

Long-time shoe reviewer Andy Barber says he has a "team of testers" to help test running shoes. Barber gives the New Balance 902 a score of 7.5 out of 10 overall, praising these shoes as "under-rated."

Review: Men's New Balance 902, Andy Barber

4. National Geographic AdventureDetails/Subscribe

National Geographic Adventure magazine editors pick winners in six categories but don't indicate testing methods or how many contenders were considered. The New Balance 902 is good for everyday use; reviewers say it is "light enough for a race but amply reinforced for daily jaunts."

Review: Road Running Shoes: Choosing the Right Pair, Steve Casimiro

5. RunningTimes.com

In this short review, the seamless upper of the New Balance 902 is praised for its snug but comfortable fit. Reviewers say the shoe performs well even when they are running at top speed.

Review: Training Shoe: New Balance 902, David Spetnagel, March 2007