A Running Shoe Designed For All Runners To Lose Track Of Time

by Women's Health | Partnerships, Tech & Gear

In a world where every kilometre is logged and every heartbeat is a metric, running can easily start to feel like a performance review. The New Balance Ellipse is here to change that narrative. As the brand’s most significant running proposition in a decade, the Ellipse prioritises the experience over the data. Designed to help you find your “flow state,” it’s built for those moments when you want to stop checking your watch and start enjoying the movement. Whether you’re a beginner finding your feet or a veteran on a recovery day, this is about rediscovering the simple, personal joy of a run.

Built For Longevity

“The Ellipse celebrates all who run – whether logging their first miles or recovering after race day – by delivering an elevated cushioned experience and a rockered profile that helps keep things easy on the body.” Says Kevin FitzPatrick, Global Vice President of Running at New Balance. “It’s designed to motivate runners of all types to get out there and enjoy their run.”

The trusted Fresh Foam X midsole provides cushioning for runners while maintaining the shoe’s lightweight feel for a comfortable everyday run. The Ellipse takes comfort to another level with a breathable engineered mesh upper, a cushioned tongue and stretch laces.

The New Athlete Favourite

From Gold Medallist sprinter Gabby Thomas and middle-distance champion runner Parker Valby to American rapper and chef Action Bronson, reigning MVP Josh Allen and five-time All-Star Francisco Lindor, New Balance athletes across sport and culture have embraced the Ellipse as their new favourite running shoe.

Technical Specifications

The Ellipse features the unparalleled comfort of Fresh Foam X cushioning reimagined with a bouncy underfoot feeling to make daily runs more enjoyable.

Last: PLR-8
Weight: Women’s 7B (218g)
Drop: 8mm *due to variances created during the development and manufacturing, all references to drop are approximate*
Total Stack Height: 37.8mm/29.9mm

From New Balance

The New Balance Ellipse is available from 5 March 2026, at New Balance experience stores, newbalance.co.za and select Totalsports, Sportsmans Warehouse stores.

**WH Partnership