New Balance 1340

The successor to the 1012, the New Balance 1340 has been optimized with maximum cushioning and support while providing excellent natural foot movement. Designed with reliable stability technology such as Stabilicore and T-Beam for maximum stability, with N2 for the ultimate impact absorption, it is the perfect companion for runners who seek a highly supportive shoe.

MSRP : US$135
Weight : 13.4 oz / 379 gm
Predecessor : 1012
Product Cycle : RY.2012.→DY.20XX.
Features : Style : SL-1 : Upper : Open Mesh, PU Sockliner, Strobel Last : Midsole : ActEva™ Midsole, N2™, Abzorb™, Stabilicore™, T-Beam™ : Outsole : Blown Rubber, Ndurance®

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A "Motion Control" trainer with maximum features.

History : 1340 Series : 1340('12) : 1010 Series : 1012('10), 1011('09), 1010('08)

Abzorb™ : It softens the impact, foot-strike after foot-strike, by absorbing shock and displacing energy.

ActEva™, Midsole : Full length midsole material that is 12% lighter than standard midsole foam with DuPont Engage for added durability. It has greater consistency in cell size/lower density of cellular foam structure increases resistance to compression set.

Blown Rubber, Forefoot : Industrial standrad rubber outsole for lightweight cushioning.

N2™ : A cushioning technology which is responsive, durable, sustainable cushioning system in a low profile execution.

Nduriance®, Rearfoot : Highly durable carbon rubber located in high use wear area.

Open Mesh : A breathable lightweight open weave mesh with overlays to lock down the foot while providing un-restricted movement.

SL-1, Shoe Last : A type of shoe last which has a typical forefoot and toe box design for normal to low arch foot types.

PU Sockliner : Polyurethane insert which an extra layer of stability and cushioning for an exceptional in-step comfort.

Stabilicore® : Made from an injection molded thermoplastic that offers a great deal of precision, consistency, and exceptional pronation control. Unlike foam posting systems, it provides a continuous range of stiffness for a smooth transition from heel strike to toe-off. Stabilicore will replaced TS2 Medial Posting technology.

Strobal Last : Full length midsole material that is 12% lighter than standard midsole foam with DuPont Engage for added durability. It has greater consistency in cell size/lower density of cellular foam structure increases resistance to compression set.

T-Beam® : A light and flexible TPU shank placed in the midfoot for torsional stability and additional arch support.