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- Lightweight
- Good for racing or training
- Seamless mesh upper
- Funky colors
- Not durable, some say
August 2008. Reviewers say the New Balance 902 is a versatile, lightweight running shoe for those with normal arches and gaits. These offer enough support for training and are lightweight enough for long-distance races, unless you're at an elite level. New Balance lists the weight of the 902 as 10.2 ounces for men and 8.3 ounces for women's sizes. Not everyone will like the colors -- bright orange for men and sky blue for women. These shoes are now discontinued, replaced by the newer New Balance 903 and 904.
We found the best reviews at Runner's World magazine, which rates the New Balance 902 based on a month's use by multiple testers. Owners can also comment on running shoes. Outside magazine has brief but credible coverage of the New Balance 902, and we found some helpful owner comments on Epinions.com. ShoeGuide.co.uk offers succinct running-shoe reviews; almost all major shoes are covered, there is an overall numerical score for each and charts advise suitability for various conditions.
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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 and Contributors to Runner's World
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: New Balance 902, Brian Metzler
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 picks winners in six categories but doesn't indicate testing methods or how many contenders were considered. The New Balance 902 is good for everyday use; reviewers say they are "light enough for a race but amply reinforced for daily jaunts."
Review: Road Running Shoes: Choosing the Right Pair, Steve Casimiro
5. RunningTimes.comDetails/Subscribe
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 running at top speed.
Review: Training Shoe: New Balance 902, David Spetnagel, Mar. 2007
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