Review of New Balance Men's M900XC Competition Track Shoe

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The shoes were slightest bit larger. But that is all right because I tied the, on a bit tighter. I would like to have some sort of negative comment for the shoe besides that but I honestly can't think of one. They are a great pair of racing flats!

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I got mine for $19.99, great deal, but totally not worth it. I pay $1.5 / mile running in these.

These are GREAT SHOES to run in by all means. Nonetheless, i ran less than 2 miles each time and for about 5-6 times, the top portion cracks off. GEEZE, i thought New Balance make good shoes but this is just a miracle, still hard to believe this $1.5 / miles result that i got.

PS: SHOES came BRAND NEW.

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These shoes are xc flats. They are meant to be raced in only once or twice a week. They fit my feet perfect and it feels like paradise when I put them on. They are exactly what you are looking for in flats. Light, and breathable.

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So obviously, this shoe is a cross country running shoe so it probably isn't designed for too much abuse. However, I have a fairly weird foot shape and the thin upper of most xc shoes make them very comfortable for every day use. That said, these won't give you too many days of use. The tread is incredibly soft, which is great for trail running and gripping, however if you happen to use it on pavement you'll wear down that tread in no time.

But even more distressing is the fact the uppers will literally deteriorate at the first brush up against any surface. They are very thin and a kind of mesh weave, which is good to keep a foot cool, but even running on trails, beware of anything that could snag the shoe. I made the mistake of running through a small amount of underbrush and it tore apart the side walls of the mesh upper. =(

I was lucky that I bought them on clearance for $20.00 USD, so I don't feel like I wasted my money. But I certainly wouldn't pay the normal price of $60.00+ for these shoes. As cool looking and comfortable as they are...you should expect them to be very disposable. I'd say find a XC shoe that is a little more durable unless you are absolutely in love with this shoe.