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Product Description:Men's NEW BALANCE® MINIMUS TRAIL SHOE :: New Balance takes the minimalist phenomenon to an exciting new level with the release of the men's New Balance® Minimus Trail Shoe. Ideal for trail and ultra runners who are anxious to get closer to the terrain or for any runner aspiring to change their gait. Ultra thin yet thoroughly protective, you're ready to show that trail what you're really made of. 7.1 ounces ! Endangered Shoe [?]Features & Benefits:
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Background Info: I'm a high school xc and track runner, I'm 5'6" and weigh about 135 lbs, and i have flat feet that are a little on the wide side.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: This is a wonderful caveman shoe for those you want to run naturally. I prefer this to my Vibram KSO on trails since it has superior rock/stone protection.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Great shoes, I bought these to try and dip my toe in the minimalist running Kool-Aid. I routinely do my 6-8 mile trail runs in the Minimus with only a little soreness in my forefoot. That probably has a little more to do with me being over 200 lbs and the trail is pretty rocky. I would definitely buy another pair.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: If you are thinking about switching to a minimalist shoe, don't waste anymore time and just do it. This is a great shoe to start with. Having a 4mm heal drop really helps transition from traditional running shoes to the "barefoot" feel and style of running. I have always loved running, but never as much as I do now with these shoes. It is an almost indescribable experience that you just have to try it for yourself. I have not had them for very long, however, I have not had the knee pain or shin splints since (although I have found new levels of soreness in my calves.) I do a lot of trail running and my only gripe so far is that tiny pebbles (like sand from a dirt path) get inside the shoes somehow. If I wore socks, I don't think it would be an issue, however on longer no-sock runs it might lead to blisters…
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Picked up this shoes for crossfit training as a fathers day treat. First minimalist shoe. Was really surprised how comfortable and supportive they are to run in. I have a medium to high arch and figured they wouldn't feel great on longer runs but I was wrong. I also thought they would slip around because they didn't have the teva toes but they have a great wrap design that keeps them comfortably snug to the foot. You can feel pointer rocks a bit which takes a little more care in your trail running but the lightness and grip is very liberating. I'm starting to wear them everywhere because they feel so good. Orange is a great shoe for Giants fans.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I have been a runner since the 7th grade and now at age 34 it feels like I just started running for the first time! I am an over pronator and have always worn stability or motion control shoes, because that is what I was told I needed by EVERYONE. I too was always plagued by shin splints, soar knees, lower back problems, so I started to think it had to be the shoes. After looking into the barefoot movement, I was convinced that all of the technology and the tanks I have been running in for years were the problem. I read the reviews on the MT10 and knew I had found what I was looking for. I can say now not only are they everything they are hyped to be, but I will never look back! Great shoe, nice look and man does it feel great! If you want to really run and experience running as it should be wear these shoes! I even have my wife running now, who has never ran and she loves it!
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I wanted to like them, I really did. Ordered my usual NB size, turned out to be too tight. Replaced them with a half size larger, fit great if it wasn't for my second toe being longer than my big toe. Loved running in them, but walking around in them started to hurt. Awesome minimalist trail shoe, just not designed for my feet.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I really want to keep these shoes, but they just don't fit my feet right. The support strap in on the forefoot area is too tight and causes pain on the outside of both feet. I have been wearing Merrell Trail/Tough Gloves for months and find them to fit far better, though they have zero heel drop. The Minimus are awesome looking shoes and appear well constructed. I still recommend them and would certainly keep them around if it weren't for the pain. If you find a similar issue then give the Merrells a try.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I've had these shoes for about a few weeks and actually bought them as a temporary replacement for my 5Fingers after a broken bone in my foot caused me to be in a boot for about a month. The break required buddy taping my 3rd/4th/5th toes and I'm very active so I did a little research and decided on these over other brands based on recommendations I read and man were they spot on.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Very comfortable right out of the box. No break-in required.
Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I am an avid athlete who splits time between aggressive strength training, trail running, road running and martial arts. Historically I ran in a stability shoe, but have gradually made the transition to running in a neutral shoe with inserts - much to my shins' delight. This shoe is a little too minimal for me to feel comfortable banging out long miles, and putting an orthotic in it would pretty much defeat the purpose of the shoe. I think of it as a sock on steroids more than a shoe. It slips on/off easily without tying/untying, and is as comfortable as any shoes I have worn. In fact, my first pair turned into everyday shoes to wear with jeans, so I had to pick up a second pair in the other color...
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: This is by far the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn! I never write reviews, so the fact that I wrote one about this shoe is a testament to what I think of it! I use them primarily in the gym setting. They are great for dynamic and functional training! I cannot wait to purchase another pair!!!
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I started running last year and in normal shoes the bottom of my feet would hurt. After I switched to these the pain stopped.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I'm a mid-mileage runner. 15-25 mile per week, and do some trail running... They took a little getting used to, but you couldn't get them away fro me now!
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I use this for trail running and these are the best trail shoes I've owned so far.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Although probably not for everyone, these minimalist shoes are one of my favorites. recommend running without socks but are ok with super thin socks.
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Best Uses Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I purchased these shoes for casual wear. Not the best shoe for that. There is almost no cushioning. The shoes were small/short. I'm estimating the size 12s I ordered were the size of 11s.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I never had a pair of New Balance until I bought these, and I was skeptical of the brand and the minimalist design. However the more I wore them, the more I liked them, and presently they are my first choice for both trail running and daily wear. They fit like a reinforced sock, and the light weight really is noticible. Wearing these, foot strike is not the same as when running in standard trail shoes, again--noticible but not hard to get use to. These shoes are not perfect, they wear out fast and the outer sole doesn't have enough grip. Lugs also may separate from the midlsole after hard use. Superglue or Shoe goo fixes that. Thing is, there's no free lunch, and the price of ultralight design is less durability. Bottom line is that the basic design and construction are both excellent. After having them on for a short time, I never think of them again--that's the mark of a good fitting shoe that's doing its job.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Favorite minimal shoes. I have Nike free runs and Brooks PureFlows and these are by far the most comfortable and highest performance minimalists that I have.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: All right since I just received these shoes, I can't say much about the durability or feel while running. Right out of the box, however, they are very comfortable and lightweight. New Balance figured out a way to add a slight insole which actually provides a decent amount of cushion considering the type of shoe it is. The upper's interior is smooth and comfortable against the foot as well.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Mine have the waterproof shell. Using them in winter conditions at ski area. No insulating, but keep my feet dry. I will buy more of these shoes.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: These are super light weight, was looking forward to getting out on the trails with today, however it's off to the post office to exchange. I am generally a 10 in most shoes, have learned I need a half size up for distance (learned the hard way), so I ordered a 10.5... these were way too tight. I actually went up to an 11.5 in these to leave room, these run MUCH smaller than a normal shoe.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: Well, they're not perfect. Traction on rocks is not that great, and the outsole is wearing quickly (tried to delay this with shoe goo). But other than that, it's just a remarkable shoe. I bought it for the light weight, and light it is. But NB manages to build in some stability. Reinforcement is downright clever, lots of support with very little material. And they are comfortable, I have ended up wearing them for my every-day shoes. You will, most likely need a good pair of inserts or orthotics with these, and that adds a little to the weight and maybe more than a little to the price. But for me, these shoes are keepers.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I burned a hole in my five fingers so I needed a replacement that would fit into my varied summer racing schedule; these fit the bill perfectly. They have been put through countless hours of training, a trail marathon (DWD Devils Lake), an olympic triathlon, and a road based half-marathon.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I do crossfit and I love using these shoes. I run, perform olympic style lifting, powerlifting, jump boxes, climb rope, calisthenics, and kettlebell exercises with these shoes. I've even used them hiking in the rain forest of Puerto Rico. If you are going to run long distance with these shoes and have never used a minimalist shoe before, make sure you learn to run properly and take your time.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: I have always been wary of my shoe type given my flat feet, 220+# frame, and frequent bouts with Tendinitis. I was intrigued when I started reading about "minimalist" shoes so I decided to give these a try. I have been using them for over 3 months now and I convinced that they are better for me than any running shoe I have had before.
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Comments about Mens New Balance Minimus 10 Trail Trail Running Shoe: This is my first minimalist shoe, and my impression has been WOW! I am recovering from 2 ACL reconstructions. Finally I have found a good training shoe, which goes where I go, and I actually feel it work. I am a convert to natural running, but now I feel off-balance when I run in "cushioned" shoes. Usually run <=10K.
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