![]() The v2 is firmer and adds some rubber under the heel that reminds me of the HOKA J-Frame. The original Prism felt squishy and I couldn’t feel the stability features at all. That might not sound featherweight, but we’re talking about a stability trainer. It’s light at 9.63 oz/273 grams for a men’s size 10. THOMAS: What I like about the Prism v2 is that it doesn’t feel like a stability shoe. It definitely doesn’t feel like your traditional, stiff stability shoe. This shoe is technically a stability shoe, with slight medial posting, but it’s nothing very noticeable. The heel and forefoot are covered in plenty of durable rubber, and I haven’t had any signs of wear and tear. The FuelCell cushioning is a lot more responsive/bouncy and less squishy than last year’s model, and I prefer this version much more. There isn’t a ton of padding around the collar and heel, but it’s enough to add some general comfort.īeneath the foot things have definitely changed. ![]() There’s a really roomy toebox for us wider-footed folk and the stretchy laces do a nice job of locking said feet down. The step-in feel is great and the shoes fit true to size. The white upper and bright purple outsole is a good look. MEAGHAN: Right off the bat, the Prism v2 gets an upgrade in aesthetics. To add to the stability is a dense rubber lying beneath the posting and lateral side of the heel. ![]() This is more of a firmer ride that falls into its own category. Buyer beware: don’t expect this to feel like the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 with posting. Due to the design, the medial side has a lot denser posting that sits right below the arch. The magic is in the midsole with the Prism v2. There’s also a slightly padded tongue to reduce lace pressure and cushioned heel to add a little more comfort than your average tempo trainer. The upper is a synthetic mesh that somewhat resembles the Adidas Ultraboost PB. All this shoe does is help you run smoother and faster. Ideally, you’d be focusing on the person ahead of you or keeping your pace rather than thinking about the bricks on your feet. Imagine you’re in the middle of the race. During my first fartlek session, I forgot the shoes were on my feet, which is a good thing. At 9.4 oz (men’s 9), that’s exactly what it feels like on the run. The goal of the Prism v2 is to be a lighter-weight stability trainer. Shoes that have taken advantage of this trend are the ASICS Kayano Lite, Nike React Infinity, Puma Eternity, and the shoe we are talking about here, the New Balance FuelCell Prism v2.ĪLDREN: I missed out on v1 so that means I’m riding blind into this update. The overall structure of these shoes has loosened up to become lighter and less clunky. The modern take has moved stability to lighter posting and guide rails. Stability shoes used to be made up of a very rigid heel cup, dual-density foam medial posts, and overbuilt chassis. THOMAS: Stability ain’t so stable anymore. Would these feel as squishy as the originals? Still a little short? The updates aren’t drastic, but they’re substantial. MEAGHAN: I didn’t love the original FuelCell Prism, so I didn’t have great expectations for v2. Here emerges the New Balance FuelCell Prism v2. Without wanting to blow the bank on a carbon-plated shoe or increasing the likeliness of injury in a non-stability shoe, I’m usually left to run my workouts in an old pair of Nike Zoom Structure 22 (rest in peace) or the Brooks Launch GTS 8. Every trainer I wielded either lacked enough stability or weighed an arm and a leg. Premium upper provides great comfort (also better than the last version)ĪLDREN: I’ve been on a mission to find a lightweight stability shoe to use on my tempos and track sessions for the past two years.Updated FuelCell midsole is less squishy and more responsive.
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