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Forefoot midsole tech
FuelCell forefoot
Heel midsole tech
FuelCell heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with low-cut guard pattern
Upper tech
Lightweight mesh/textile upper with support sidewalls
Cushioning feel
Balanced and quick
Court feel
High
Bounce
Good
Stability
Good to very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and speedy
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
74GoodCourt Feel
92ExcellentBounce
75Very GoodStability
81Very GoodTraction
88ExcellentFit
84Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Low-Cut Speed NB
Released in 2023, Hesi Low arrived in New Balance's low-cut speed branch, positioned for guards who wanted a lighter alternative to the broader Two Wxy line. The design intent centered on delivering faster transitions, lower visual bulk, and lively FuelCell response in a low-cut package. Notable versions or talking points included its role as a more guard-focused NB option. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for quick-feeling, grippy, and easy to move in. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.