The Summit Unknown is a neutral lightweight trail running shoe family using Gore-Tex technology from New Balance.
The Summit Unknown GTX is a Gore-Tex and waterproof version of the Summit Unknown.
Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the New Balance Summit Unknown v3.
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released | Released | Feb 2020 | Dec 2021 | |||
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Weight | WeightM: 275 g W: 252 g | 301 g | 343 g | 11 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | 269 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot17 mm | 23 mm | 18 mm | 25 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel27 mm | 31 mm | 24 mm | 31 mm | ||
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandNew Balance | Asics | Puma | Salomon | Merrell | Salomon |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersLightweightMaximalist | Lightweight | Maximalist | |
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Techs | TechsGore-Tex | GEL | Gore-Tex | |||
Waterproofings | WaterproofingsWaterproof | Waterproof | ||||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1624) |
Terrain | Trail (+446) |
Brand | New Balance (+89) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1278) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1303) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1270) |
Materials | Mesh (+743) |
Techs | Gore-Tex (+84) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Waterproofings | Waterproof (+77) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | GTX | |
Measurements | ||
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 27 mm | |
Forefoot | 17 mm | |
Weight | M: 275 g W: 252 g |