Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 56, March 2014 | Page 33

Reviews TRIED & TESTED Great new gear, products and other bits and bobs put to the test by the Modern Athlete team. A Real Comrades Shoe If you love the Comrades Marathon and want your shoes to go with your passion for the Big C, then get yourself a pair of New Balance 890 Comrades shoes. Even better, give them a run and you’ll see that this lightweight neutral shoe will carry you comfortably through 90 kays. – BY SEAN FALCONER When I heard late last year that New Balance was about to bring out a ‘Comrades shoe,’ having signed on as the technical apparel and footwear partner of the Comrades Marathon, I immediately called them up and said I would like to do a wear-test and review of the new shoe when it becomes available. Just recently I got my hands on the shoe, and while it is