Onlineshoes.com and New Balance Lighten Up With 890 Contest

SEATTLE, April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Running shoes have gone on a diet, and New Balance is leading the pack as the biggest loser. With the introduction of the New Balance 890 for men and women, the scales are tipped in the favor of the venerated Boston-based athletic company. Onlineshoes.com and New Balance want to help two lucky winners jump onto the lightweight running bandwagon: Interested in losing a few ounces of shoe weight instantly? Read on to find out how to enter.

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The lightweight running category is the fastest-growing segment of athletic footwear in the U.S., and the brand new New Balance 890 is designed to help runners of all ages, levels and abilities pick up the pace.

Unlike light running shoes that strip down materials to a bare minimum, with this neutral trainer the secret to its success lies in what's been added: REVlite is a new midsole foam compound that's 30% lighter yet maintains the same durability and compression set ratings as the regular foam found in everyday trainers. The result is a comfortable, supportive, stable running shoe that weighs a mere 9.65 ounces in an average men's size and 7.7 ounces in women's.

Although this shoe was created to meet the competitive requirements of such world class runners as Team New Balance members Jenny Barringer Simpson and Andy Baddeley, the New Balance 890 is a neutral running shoe ideal for novice and seasoned runners alike who are looking to increase speed while reducing fatigue.

Features familiar to fans of New Balance running shoes include a synthetic and mesh upper for breathability and support, ABZORB® cushioning to maximize shock absorption, and a lightweight blown rubber forefoot. Providing dependable grip and transition, the durable, full ground-contact Ndurance® rubber outsole is as compatible with midfoot and forefoot strikes as it is with traditional heel strike. A no-sew, seamless, welded interior means a reduced risk of chafing and blisters. What's more, the sleek New Balance 890 is offered in a range of snazzy color combinations, so it looks as good as it feels.

"New Balance is always at the forefront of technological advancement in athletic footwear, and they demonstrate that once again with the 890 running shoe. This lightweight, neutral New Balance trainer is poised to take the running world by storm," says Onlineshoes.com buyer Emily Waldron.

About the Contest: Onlineshoes.com will be giving away two pairs of women's or men's New Balance 890 running shoes. Simply visit the Onlineshoes.com blog

Get in Gear contest to see the contest rules and regulations and answer the question, "How would a pair of men's or women's New Balance 890 running shoes help you achieve your training and fitness goals?" (200 words max). Entries will be accepted from April 15, 2011, through April 29, 2011; two winners will receive a free pair of New Balance 890 trainers in the gender, size and color of their choice, valued up to $100.

To get acquainted with the full range of 890 shoes and other New Balance shoes and clothing, visit Onlineshoes.com today.

About Onlineshoes.com: Established in 1996, Onlineshoes.com is the nation's first online shoe retailer. With a history that began decades ago in a family-owned corner shoe store, the company is committed to delivering exceptional value and service. Onlineshoes.com offers the latest high-quality footwear for men, women and kids with more than 240,000 shoe and clothing choices from more than 250 name brands, as well as a wide selection of bags and accessories. Customers are entitled to a 110-percent price guarantee, a 365-day return policy, and free shipping and exchanges on most orders. For more information, visit www.Onlineshoes.com.

For more information, please contact:
Jimmy Healey, (206) 812-7800; [email protected]

SOURCE Onlineshoes.com