The New Balance 992 is a Heritage shoe featuring ABZORB® SBS cushioning and ENCAP® built for the mild to moderate overpronator who requires a combination of cushioning and stability. Made in USA. Colors: Black + White.
Removable full-length insert of ABZORB cushioning provides added comfort
ABZORB SBS is an engineered, non-cellular elastomer designed to provide optimal shock absorption and no compression set
C-CAP is a compression-molded EVA for superior midsole cushioning and flexibility
N-Durance rubber compound for maximum outsole durability
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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
The best shoes ever!! Oct 11, 2007
By Chanida Supavong If you have problems with rolling your ankle when you run, these shoes are awesome!!! They provide great stability and are just as comfortable or even more so than the 991s. Great running shoes.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
I buy a pair of these every year! Jan 12, 2008
By LK I am a little lazy about fashion, so it helps that I love these shoes so much that they're the only shoes I wear. I have probably gone through 6 pairs of these (first the 991s, and now the 992s now that the 991s have been fazed out). It takes a few walks to break them in. They feel tight around the ankles and a little high at the heel. But once they're broken in, they are extremely comfortable. And I love the neutral color.
I do moderate walking 6 times a week in these and wear them for everything else. Despite all that usage, they last at least a year. I'm kind of in a routine now where I wear the old ones for exercise and the new ones as my regular shoes. (Each pair is in use for 2 years!) I am a big nerd, but I love these shoes and it works. They are pricey. Never buy them at the NB store or at the mall. The best deals are online. Amazon is great!
Also worth noting is that these shoes come in all different widths and are still made in the USA!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Upgrade from 991 Jun 30, 2008
By K. Hejna This shoe is popular for good reasons. It looks good. It is available in a broad range of sizes and widths. It is a good running shoe. Finally, I can get it in black in my size, which is 10AA. The 991 only had gray and white in my size. The 992 runs true to size, also, which is nice. You had to size up for the 991. New Balance builds on (at least) 2 running shoe lasts, and this is from the SL-1 last. If you have favorite shoes, find out which last they are based on and buy more off that last.
I walk/jog on hilly sidewalks and these keep my legs alive. The prevention of over-pronation is important when I run down hills with my dog. If I don't have these on, I have learned that my old legs get a very sore tendon behind my knee.
If your old favorites are the 991, now is the time to upgrade.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Solid Shoe Feb 23, 2008
By Debra J. Clover
"Deby"
This is very well built shoe. Very supportive. I am a little disappointed in the cush appeal though. I have an old pair of NB-803s that are still more cushy than the 992s. But over all a pretty good shoe. If I would ever buy another pair of 992s? My answer would have to be NO. I will look for a better replacement of my old 803s. I use them to work in on cement floors all day and I need more cush.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
The only workout shoe I'll buy... May 04, 2009
By Mistress AMG A few years ago I was diagnosed with a bad case of Plantar Fasciitis. I though I was going to have to take a break from walking for a while until a friend mentioned something about New Balance's 990 or higher Abzorb technology. So I tried a pair, and have been re-buying the same shoe every six months ever since! I switch it up with the colors so that I don't get bored, but this is the only shoe I'll buy.
based on 22 reviews
The best shoes ever!! Oct 11, 2007
By Chanida Supavong
Upgrade from 991 Jun 30, 2008
By K. Hejna
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