tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post3836114845108816998..comments2024-03-28T21:52:44.835-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: First Run Review: New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail-Versatile Trail Runner, Neither Cush nor Mush nor BrickSam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-11158325719392838612015-03-10T17:24:12.718-06:002015-03-10T17:24:12.718-06:00Hi- I have tried the road version on and loved the...Hi- I have tried the road version on and loved them. But I also like occasional trails. <br /><br />Long story short- if I am going to use them around the house, and on pavement 90% of the time-- do you think it is okay to get the trail version?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064719936075918538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-53238926380696328992014-10-30T08:40:00.181-06:002014-10-30T08:40:00.181-06:00980 Trail on Roads: The lugs are quite aggressive ...980 Trail on Roads: The lugs are quite aggressive in my view. Don't really feel them as much as most lugged trail shoes on the road. The lugs/outsole are firm, at least as firm as the outsole on the Road 980 and as firm as just about anything I have measured and to date Firmer rubber usually means better wear with this type of material.I have had very little wear and they are thickerThis said if you wear lugs in certain places, I tend to wear them on the back heel, they will of course wear over time. I am seeing much less obvious wear than say my Hoka Huaka's which I know has softer outsole rubber. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-66199450780567329372014-10-29T16:59:57.250-06:002014-10-29T16:59:57.250-06:00Your review leads me to believe the "Trail&qu...Your review leads me to believe the "Trail" version can be used for both road and trail. In past experience with trail shoes the lugs,etc. burned off rather quickly with just a little road running use. I've looked the 980 trail over in store and didn't find the tread that agressive (i prefer aggressive). Unable to try them on because they don't have my size (15). Would appreciate any comments. I l am really interested in this model. thanks. B.J <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-55832786706369202052014-04-14T08:43:48.419-06:002014-04-14T08:43:48.419-06:00How do they feel when running? How many miles do y...How do they feel when running? How many miles do you have on them? After about 30 my first pair felt better but certainly not "plush" or particularly responsive. My first pair were not bad or particularly harsh but firm and quite stiff, a function of midsole and outsole firmness and lack of flex grooves up front. 2nd pair was noticeably better in this area of course helped by a half size up and a bit more room for the foot. My second pair is white with blue yellow trim. Firs t pair blue. I wouldn't hesitate to take them to the LRS. You might pick something up while there and I am sure they will be happy to see a runner in the door!Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-70510594006974609422014-04-14T08:28:27.679-06:002014-04-14T08:28:27.679-06:00They shipped on Feb 9. The insole is quite spongy...They shipped on Feb 9. The insole is quite spongy, so they were deceptively cushioned when I first put them on. Removing the insole though and they are quite firm. Have not run much in them at all. I've emailed NB about it. Would feel bad taking them in to the LRS for a 'push test' since I bought them online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-38855229279472318752014-04-14T08:20:32.131-06:002014-04-14T08:20:32.131-06:00Did you buy them when they first came out? My pair...Did you buy them when they first came out? My pair was a review pair so right about when they first went of sale in Feb. About the only good ways would be 1) to take them to a store and compare by pushing with your finger into the midsoles of each 2) compare how stiff the forefoot flex of each is. Of course if you have alot of miles on the first pair they will have more flex than when new. Also try one of each type on each foot and see if you can tell the difference on a treadmill at the store. My second pair was a half size up from my true to size but I was able to pretty clearly tell a difference particularly in forefoot cushion and flex by running with one on each foot. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21037638583301839032014-04-14T07:55:25.527-06:002014-04-14T07:55:25.527-06:00How can I tell if the NB980 Roads I have are of th...How can I tell if the NB980 Roads I have are of the 'too form' variety?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-45022034776589906612014-04-13T15:32:31.918-06:002014-04-13T15:32:31.918-06:00I love the road version. Just to be clear, I shoul...I love the road version. Just to be clear, I should size up 1/2 size. I also wear an 8.5 and the road version is perfect size for me. Great review. I can wait to try these out. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.com