New Balance has this style of running shoe down. I guess that at least one of their designers is a fast runner that loves a low profile speed shoe. Think of the 1500 T2 as a sleeker VAZEE Pace with a touch of stability. The 1500 T2 has a low stack height, meaning the midsole isn’t that thick which puts your foot closer to the ground and has a 4 mm drop. The midsole itself is firm like a racing flat and has a denser foam near the medial arch (inside foot) for stability. Pair that midsole with the grippy rubber on the outsole and this set up gives the 1500 T2 a fast feel through your stride. I am into the BOA closure system. When it is worked into the shoe correctly, you can get your perfect fit with a few clicks of the dial. I can see the benefit for triathletes trying to gain every second they can in the transition between cycling and running. I rarely have a problem with fit, and the 1500 v2 is no exception. The 1500 T2 fits a little on the snug size, but I think it is proper for a speedier shoe. I don’t like it when the toebox has too much room when I get moving faster. These are still new in the box.