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{{DISPLAYTITLE:New Balance Vazee Pace Review}}
The New Balance Vazee Pace is an interesting option for those looking to migrate from a traditional running shoe like the [[Asics GT 2000]] to something more natural. It provides a reasonable, though not great levels of cushioning, and it's smooth and even. There is far more drop between the heel and forefoot than I'd like, but this makes it a good half-way house for transitioning to a lower drop shoe. The Pace is relatively light weight when compared to many traditional shoes, but the level of cushioning it provides for its weight is rather grim when compared to better shoes. It weighs nearly as much as the [[Hoka Clifton]], but provides only a fraction of the cushioning. Compared with the amazing [[New Balance RC5000v2RC5000v2]], it has slightly less cushioning, but is more than twice as heavy. It seems bizarre to think of a shoe that weighs less than 9 ounces as too heavy, but material science and shoe design has rather left the Pace behind. That said, I rate the Vazee Pace as "Worth Considering" as it's a worthy contender for your money if you're looking for a transitional shoe. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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=Characteristics=
* {{H:cushioning}}. The cushioning on the Pace is okay, but it's not great. I found it smooth and even, and it's a comparable level of cushioning to the [[Brooks PureConnect]], [[Nike Zoom Streak LT]], or the ultralight [[New Balance RC5000v2RC5000v2]].
* {{H:drop}}. The Vazee Pace has 6mm of drop, which is enough for me to consider it more of a transitional shoe than the one designed for natural running..
* {{H:structure}}. The Vazee Pace has a single density of foam so there's nothing overt to interfere with your foot movement. There is a slight cut away under the ball of the foot at the bottom of the shoe, and the midsole cups the heel a little, both of which create a little bit of stability without the manipulation and interference of a medial post. There is a bit more support than I'd like to see, which could cause some plantar fascia issues in some runners.