3M Scotchlite Reflective® - Reflective trim provides high visibility at night.

ABZORB® - A special feature providing maximum shock absorbency while resisting compression.

ABZORB SBS® - A premium technology for the performance athlete that offers enhanced cushioning benefits through a unique cored design and superior material properties.

ActivArc™ - A patented technology from New Balance, features a suspension system that lifts, supports, and positions for maximum comfort and control. Engineered flat-seam construction eliminates chafing and abrasion during athletic activities. Coolmax® wicks moisture away from the skin to outer surface for even greater comfort.

Airtek™ - A single layer of fabric with a hydrophobic finish. Moisture is pushed from the skin with the hydrophobic polyester for increased evaporation. A light mesh creates increase airflow for a greater cooling effect.

Blown Rubber - 40% lighter than solid rubber; the addition of air makes for a softer, more cushioned landing.

BreathTek - This technology affords wind protection, water resistance and breathability. It is a fabric that combines nylon with a hydrophobic fiber and a hydrophilic coating.

C-Cap® - EVA molded under pressure provides a firm, cushioned midsole that is lightweight.

Carbon Rubber - The addition of carbon to rubber yields an exceptionally long wearing, abrasion resistant outsole material.

CoolMax - A 100% spun polyester found in New Balance apparel that wicks moisture away from the skin and accelerates evaporation.

CoolMax® Alta - A spun polyester that has exceptional wicking and drying capabilities, combined with low pill durability.

Counter Reinforcer™ - A polyurethane motion control devise that cups the heel and provides rear-foot motion control. Because it is extended on the medial side of the shoe, it offers special protection for the over-pronator.

Delfy - A Mircoporous Coating used on some apparel forming an integral part of the fabric to achieve superior moisture permeability, water and windproofness.

Drylast - A lightweight micro nylon spandex filament with the softhand like cotton and the performance features of Lycra®. This stretch nylon is quick-drying, durable, colorfast and shrink resistant.

dryworks™ - Dunham Bootmakers' exclusive guaranteed waterproof moisture management system that combines a waterproof seam-sealed leather upper with an internal moisture vapor transfer chamber, keeping feet dry and comfortable.

Dunham Waterproof - Dunham Bootmakers combine a premium waterproof leather upper and seals all stitched seams in a two-step process. Each seam is chemically primed and sealed with a rubber based cement.

Encap® - A cushioning core of EVA is encapsulated within a shell of polyurethane which adds stability and disperses shock.

Flex Grooves - Anatomically designed grooves provide forefoot flexibility.

Footbed Construction - A shoe's inside footbed which affects stability, flexibility and weight.

Graphite Rollbar - A lightweight flat or molded piece of graphite material biochemically positioned in the midsole which maximized rearfoot stability.

Lycra - A fiber found in New Balance apparel that is capable of stretching up to 500% and bouncing back.

Medial Post - A medial wedge of higher than normal density C-Cap® midsole material extending from the heel to the first metatarsal head which provides pronation control.

Metatarsal Pad - A softer durometer EVA under the ball of the foot providing added cushioning.

N-ergy S.C. System™ - Engineered to provide superior heel cushioning with medial and lateral stability while providing maximum resistance to compression set.

N-Lock® - Designed to provide upper midfoot structure and enhanced support.

Pronation - The normal inward motion of a foot during the running gait. Excessive inward motion is referred to as over-pronation. Supenation (under-pronation) is the result of a lack of normal inward motion.

Q4 - A coated Ultra-light Microfiber found in some New Balance apparel that has a higher water and wind resistance than Q13.

Q13 - Ultra-lightweight Microfiber Polyester found in some New Balance apparel that features the best in performance breathability and wind resistance with a greater water repellency.

Rollbar Stability System® - A firm, lightweight, biochemically designed structure in the midsole that provides superior stability and motion control.

Removable Insert - Molds to the foot and provides extra cushioning and comfort. Removable to accommodate orthodics.

Running Gait - The motion of the foot and leg during running consisting of pre-impact, impact, and toe-off.

Shoe Last - The anatomic form used to construct shoes.

Supenation - An under-rotation of the foot inward during the running gait.

Supplex® - A fine Denier filament nylon found in New Balance apparel that is lightweight, durable and quick drying.

Sympatex - Provides a waterproof, breathable and temperature regulated upper for shoes.

Tactel® - A family of silky-soft nylons found in New Balance apparel that are quick-drying, water and wind resistant, lightweight and breathable.

Technofine - Polyester filament with a unique "W" shaped modified cross-section fiber. Featuring a greater than 150% water absorption rate than any other polyester by utilizing the capillary action of the smooth inner surface fibers then pushing moisture to the outer surface for a greater evaporation rate.

T.P.U. Post - A stability devise made of thermoplastic urethane placed medially in the heel of the midsole to add pronation control and/or laterally to control supination.

TRU-TRAK® - An exclusive outsole traction technology from Dunham Bootmakers that consists of a multi-directional tread configuration with maximum surface contact for performance.

TS2® - A multi-density medial support system engineered to provide a smooth transition from heel strike to toe off.

Tuff-Lite™ - An exclusive comfort technology from Dunham Bootmakers that combines a multi-density midsole with TRU-TRAK® rubber outsoles for all-day comfort and superior traction.

UltraLast - A lightweight polyester spandex filament utilizing four way stretch with capillary action to wick moisture. Superior color, hand and durability.

Waterproof Nubuck Leathers - Found on selected men's casual shoes, these specially treated leathers are soft, breathable and 100% waterproof.

Width Sizing - New Balance is still the only major athletic shoe company in the world that builds a complete line of shoes in a full range of widths (AA to EEEE).