New Balance 768 - Health Magazine 2008 "Best Running Shoe"

The New Balance 768 women's running shoe was just named a "2008 America's Healthiest Fitness Award" winner for best running shoe by Health Magazine. The 768 received "top marks" for cushioning, durability and flexibility.

What makes the 768 stand out? The adaptable trainer provides stability in any condition no matter where you run or what you run into. The 768 has a comfortable heel fit and roomier toe box. It boasts Abzorb® cushioning for a smooth journey and Stability Web® for lightweight midfoot support. If that's not enough, a Phantom Liner™ will carry you through on hot days to keep your feet cool and comfortable. And N-Lock® makes sure you get that snug secure fit.

So, if you want it all, whether for short runs or long marathons, the 768 could be the perfect running shoe for you. With hot summer days ahead, you'll LOVE this cool winner that is built to last.

The entire review is available in Health Magazine's June issue or by visiting www.health.com. You can find the 768's right here at NBwebexpress.com.

--Julie

New Balance 903 - Runner's World Editor's Choice June 2008

New Balance 902 wearers, get ready for the next generation.

The 903 was just named Runner's World Editor's Choice for June 2008. The combination of a lighter ride and supportive fit make this style a great pick for performance runners looking for more.

28 Grams lighter than its predecessor, the 903 is any runner's dream. An excellent pick for racing or training, the 903 offers some pronation control with the TS2® Transitional Support System; so if you need a little extra support or stability on your feet, you will be covered.

If you're in the market to step up from the 902 or just looking for a lightweight, flexible yet supportive running shoe, try on the New Balance 903. And if you've taken a long run in the 903's, let us hear about it. We want to know!

--Cassie

Komen for the Cure® - Peggy Bryant

On NBwebexpress.com, every few months or so we feature a new survivor on our Lace Up for the Cure® collection web page. When I first read Peggy Bryant's story entry for this month, I was floored. Her incredible tale of survival literally brought me to tears at my desk. Peggy also happens to be the Survivor Chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Quad Cities.

Peggy's story is not only hopeful for cancer patients, but is also very honest. She talks of her fears, hopes, and dreams for her future as not only a Breast Cancer Survivor but as a wife and mother. Her battle with cancer was much more than a "one time" shot or experience, she was actually diagnosed with cancer two times; the second time she was diagnosed the cancer spread to her liver. She re-tells her sometimes scary and uncertain story with incredible strength.

During a speech Peggy gave about being a Survivor, she spoke about what the word 'survivor' actually means. There is a dictionary definition but there also is the "real" definition of a survivor. She asks "Am I a survivor because I have outlived some of my friends, or is there something more?" Peggy Bryant goes beyond a "Survivor", she is an inspiration to all.

Thank you Peggy!

(Peggy pictured above with her husband, Kelly; photo by Greg Boll)

--Cassie

New Balance 790

New styles of the New Balance 790's are here on NB Web Express! Check out the new kid's styles , men's styles and women's casual styles. They are so lightweight and come in so many colors, they have become pretty popular.

But the 790's are more than just a great fashion shoe; the rugged outsole and lightweight feel make them a great pick for light trail running. So, if you're off for a quick, low impact run, the 790's could be the shoe for you. With the heat turning up, who wouldn't need something light and airy for the great outdoors?

Check out the new colors and be ready for fun looks that you might not have seen from New Balance before...

-Cassie

New Balance LOVE/hate on NB Web Express

I guess you have probably already noticed the new "look" to NB Web Express. We have officially made over our site and re-vamped for "LOVE/hate this is the New Balance." You will see splashes of the signature red and inspirational messages from New Balance throughout.

But what does LOVE/hate mean anyway? What is this whole new initiative about?It means all runners/athletes LOVE running and sometimes they can hate it...you may run because of the how it makes you feel, how you perform, what it does to your "game" but sometimes, you just can't get there. You can't get out of bed at 5AM to run in the cold, you don't want to give up that night out for a good run the next day, but you do it. And what about training for sports? Who wants to run suicides at practice when they could be throwing a 3 pointer at the buzzer. That is exactly where New Balance comes in to help. New Balance is driven to put you in the best shoes and apparel possible so jumping out of bed at 5AM is a little easier...well not that easy...but still you will have the right "tools" to make it the best run of your day.

Hope you LOVE the new look...

--Cassie