Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet RTINGS highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The New Balance Ellipse offers a plush upper and stable platform suitable for short runs or casual wear, but its midsole bottoms out easily under load and lacks the agility needed for racing or long distances. While it provides acceptable cushioning for easy paces, the shoe's weight and sluggish ride limit its performance potential.”

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Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Plush upper
  • Stable platform
  • Decent energy return
  • True to size
  • Retro-inspired look

Points of Contention

  • Bottoms out under load
  • Heavy weight
  • Sluggish ride
  • Unsuitable for long distances

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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RTINGS

“New Balance put a lot of marketing behind the idea that this is the kind of shoe that feels so good you 'lose track of time' in it, even bringing in Action Bronson to praise its long run durability, but that promise doesn't really hold up in practice.”

Acclaimed 80/100

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