New Balance went for a classic, simplistic look in order to create a pretty fashionable shoe. The Fresh Foam Zante has a smooth heel-to-toe transition thanks to the soft cushion underfoot. The streamlined features of the shoe eliminate any discomfort to the runner's foot as they stride out. This neutral shoe has won many awards from Competitor Magazine's 2014 road shoe of the year, Triathlete Magazine's “Best in Class”, Running Network's “Best Performance Shoe”, and the Men's Journal “2015 Gear of the Year.” There's no doubt that this is a great shoe. But the fact that it looks great? All the better.