Guru tip– Budget plated shoe that’s versatile

Tech tip– Utilizing New Balance’s responsive FuelCell foam and a TPU plate the name delivers in this shoe. The Propel v4 has a responsive, smooth, and snappy ride with a touch of softness to keep your legs feeling so fresh and so free free (I’m sorry Ms. Jackson, that was a bad joke). New balance keeps the price down with a simple engineered mesh upper, but some of the best things in life are simple. To make things even better New Balance gives the Propel v4 a full rubber outsole so no worries about this shoe breaking down early. Now, who is this shoe for and why would I use it? Well, I’m glad you asked! The Propel v4 is a great option for those wanting to get into the plated shoe game without costing you an arm and a leg, maybe those wanting a tempo shoe and/or a race shoe, it could even be a do it all shoe, or for those just wanting to have fun on the run. Retailing for only $109.95 the New Balance Propel v4 could be an excellent addition to your rotation.

Buy this shoe– If you want a plated shoe without wanting to cough up the dough

Don’t buy this shoe– If you don’t like plates in your shoes