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Review on Optimized for SEO: New Balance Kids' FuelCore Nitrel V5 Running Shoe by Garrick Prince

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very hard rubber compound in the outsole caused increased heel pain

My son really liked the look of this shoe so we decided to give it a try. He was running cross country for his high school team and had heel problems due to a recent growth spurt. As soon as he started wearing these shoes in training, his heel pain (which up to that point was pretty well controlled with stretching) suddenly got a lot worse. I bought him a pair of Asics with heel gels to wear to workouts and he immediately noticed an improvement. Now he only wears them to school and switches to Asics for running, but it would be better if one shoe could meet both needs. Will never buy again and will not recommend to anyone. Only gave two stars because it's durable and might be suitable for those who don't use it for running.

Pros
  • Try for a year
Cons
  • Only available in white