The New Balance W880v3 Women's Running Shoes feature great cushioning technologies for a premium feel, giving the neutral foot-striker a fast, smooth transition to help keep performance at its peak. The lightweight mesh and synthetic overlays help to offer a lighter weight shoe, as well as giving key support and upper fitting. Containing cushioning technologies such as an ABZORB Crash Pad which provides a cushioned landing from the heelstrike to the forefoot. The N-ERGY gel platform, which helps absorb shock superbly and features also ACTEVA LITE, which is NB's lightweight midsole material. All of which combine to make this shoe supremely comfortable. The N-Durance carbon rubber outsole compound is also more prevalent, featuring more in harder wearing areas which is going to extend the life of your shoe.