A nimble performer for technical terrain the New Balance Men's MT800 Trail Running Shoe is light durable and coddles the foot with excellent cushioning and compression properties. The synthetic and mesh upper is both durable and highly breathable an ideal combination when faced with a thousand feet of vertical gain with a hot sun overhead. Underfoot the New Balance Men's MT800 Trail Running Shoe is not quite as protective as some other models (for example the MR873). But that means it's probably a couple ounces lighter a trade-off that makes good sense for many endurance athletes whether competitive or recreational. The New Balance MT800 does however offer exceptional cushioning with Abzorb® pads in the heel and forefoot to make sure these high impact zones don't suffer as the miles stack up. The outsole is comprised of two specially formulated compounds N Grip™ anti-slip technology rubber and Ndurance® rubber in high wear areas.