The Summit Unknown is a neutral lightweight trail running shoe family that uses Gore-Tex technology from New Balance. This is the original product in the family.
It has a rock plate reinforced sole design, and came out in 2018. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the New Balance Summit Unknown v3.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 85%. This puts it in the highest rated 30% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 40% of running shoes.
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released | ReleasedApr 2018 | Nov 2017 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2020 | ||
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 244 g W: 210 g | 230 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 360 g | M: 312 g W: 269 g | M: 326 g W: 275 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot16 mm | 7 mm | 18 mm | 19 mm | 12 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 12 mm | 10 mm | 12 mm |
Heel | Heel26 mm | 13 mm | 24 mm | 29 mm | 24 mm | |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Inov-8 | Merrell | PUMA | adidas | adidas |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | |||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | adidas Ultraboost | adidas Boost | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ | ||||
Common characteristicsTrailNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Trail (+493) |
Brand | New Balance (+105) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1435) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1383) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+390) |
Features | Rock plate (+113) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Apr 2018 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 244 g W: 210 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 26 mm | |
Forefoot | 16 mm |