New Balance understands that chickens have perfect balance because their feet have three claws, and so a model was created with three prongs for maximized balance during the transfer of weight from one foot to the other. The M1400 is a call out to the origin of New Balance with upper print of a chicken morphing into a man. Suede and leather upper. C-CAP midsole lightweight compression molded EVA provides cushioning and flexibility. Solid rubber outsole. SL-1 last. 8. 00 oz. Product measurements were taken using size 9. Please note that measurements may vary by size.