New Balance Men's MR10v2 Minimus Running Shoe

I am a "on-your-feet" teacher who puts in 3.5 miles treading about campus and my classroom each day. Before discovering New Balance Minimus shoes my feet would be aching big time after a day at work. The Minimus shoes are exceptionally comfortable, light, and functional in my work setting. Although I'm not a runner (I should be though), I can see how these would be great. They feel like you are going about barefoot except with the appropriate support and protection. As an added bonus for me, I have both Morton's Neuroma and plantar fasciatis in both feet with a moderate amount of pain in both feet. I used to have custom made inserts that were not that great in relieving the pain. I don't notice any pain from my neuromas or fasciatis when wearing the Minimus shoes. Great deal for me.I love these shoes. They are totally worth the cost and I would buy another pair for sure.

I've lost bits and pieces of the tred starting within 10minutes of the first time I wore them. I suppose they are "running" shoes but I would expect them to be able to withstand semi-competitive volleyball in an indoor gym. I only use these shoes for working out or playing indoor intramural sports at my school and within 9 months I've lost half of my tred (it gets ripped off when you pivot because some the tred isn't fully connected to the rest of the tred, stupid). One of eyelets ripped when tying the shoe and the soles in both shoes are starting to peel away. I've never had a shoe fall apart so fast with such little use. Will never buy again.

I have now put over 100 miles on these and wanted to wait till then to give a review. First off going from the New Balance website they have a "see how it fits" guide. Since I have been running in MT10's and MO10's I plugged those into the calculator and it indicated I should go a half size larger. This at least in my case is not correct. It is almost to the point of being too big, but since I have already run in them I couldn't send them back but I wanted to make everyone aware that I believe you should get whatever your actual size is and not a half size larger. Alright onto the shoe. As I said before I am coming from the 4mm drop trail shoe. I finally decided to get a set of road shoes since most of my running is on cement and asphalt. I was also having problems with my IT band on my left knee and figured my current shoes had over 800 miles on them so it was time to get a new set. Pros: Surprising amount of cushion for a minimal shoe Super light I love the soles of these shoes, I feel like I could trail run in them too Cons: I lost the loop on the heel, I used this to attach them to the outside of my gym bag Indifferent: I am not sold on the new tongue yet but it might grow on me Not for wet running, you WILL get wet feet (not really a problem though) As I said before, get your true size not a half size larger per New Balance's website. Overall these are great summer/fall shoe. I am going to have to get something different for the winter, I may get another pair of MO10's or the MT1010's.

I reviewed these before, but that was when I had just gotten another pair of shoes, so my review was biased. Here's a more objective review. I'm 30, devastatingly handsome and well proportioned...lol. NOT lifelong runner; I fell in love with running while in the Army Infantry, and we did a lot. I run anywhere from 2-10 miles at a time, up to 20mi/week. I try to run a 5/10k every month, but my gf makes me feel guilty if she doesn't go with, so I never get the chance to let loose and shine! SHOES: great shoes. Wish I cold stop there New Balance Minimus MR10 are designed with foot conscious runners in mind. Seamless, mesh upper gives great flex while not being too loose. Outsoles are cushy with less than 1/2" of material. I'd prefer not running on styrofoam inserts you find in TV boxes. The shoe itself is incredibly pliable, you could wrap it around itself with ease, much like the Nike Free, but easier, almost like a sock with a thick sole and awesome red color! The upper is a seamless one piece work of art which is breathable, not too flexible, and not too constrictive. The toe box is wonderfully accommodating, and THIS IS SOMETHING I REALLY APPRECIATE IN RUNNING SHOES. The heel is fairly narrow, but fits my foot well, without much stiffness. Vibram "pods" are "strategically" placed on the bottom, and after a year haven't worn out a bit. The tongue is part of the upper; it comes across from the instep into a wide, non flexible flap that stays in place across the outer part of the top of the foot. Apparently this is a new addition from previous models. I have no experience with those but I like the tongue on these. I WEAR A 9.5, which is true to size. However, in some others (Nike Free) I wear a 10. I transitioned into these during my barefoot Five Finger phase. It was a welcome transition. the shoe has a minimal 4mm drop (compared to the 2mm drop on the mizuno wave universe 5, which I also just bought :)). The arch and heel portions of the sole are rather narrow, which isn't really noticeable when running. The shoes certainly make for a somewhat uncomfortable ride when on rocky terrain, but I avoid those when possible, or I suck it up ;). Speaking of soles, I'd say these compare to the Nike free 3.0, but a bit more thin, and more "whole", as opposed to sliced and diced into tiny flexy squares. RUNNING: When I run, I have no idea how far I'm about to go, i just go. These shoes have carried me well from quick dog walks to my more frequent and recent 15k's. the "lack" of cushioning isn't noticeable and is welcome when I'm focusing on how my feet feel when they hit the ground. The shoes can be a bit loose if not tightened well, which translates to movement of the toes and subsequently blisters, especially on longer runs or when cross training. I prefer to get away from these on distances > 10k due to the pain I feel from running with a more forward strike, but that's more my own style, others may or may not have the same problem. I've taken these on a few 5k races, and they performed a little poorer than I'd hope. They're not racing flats, so traction is minimal (obviously on asphalt it's always good) especially when cornering. These don't translate into faster times for me, though I did hit my PR in a mile of 5.55 while wearing these, which I'm happy with considering I NEVER DID TRACK and was a smoker at the time! I would recommend finding something a bit more substantial for racing (like flats, such as the ones I shall be reviewing soon!!!) and longer distance (maybe DURABILITY: I've been running in these for nearly a year, with about 200 miles on them (I switch shoes A LOT...don't judge), and they've held up nicely, they even still look fairly clean. My boxer likes to go after my feet sometimes, and so they've withstood her constant "playful" biting and pulling (funny, she alone goes after shoes when they're ON feet), and they're still worth every mile. I often run on the indoor track on campus (UCDAVIS!) and find poor traction on the inside of the foot, where the non-vibram material has been smooshed a bit. This can't really be avoided, just be aware if running on smooth tile or waxed surfaces! These shoes don't pick up rocks as easily as I thought they would have considering the gaps and flexy-ness on the sole, which makes for nice trips out into the wilderness, but I'd advise not going too far off road. For that, try the NB MIMINUS TRAIL! Some have complained about water seeping in from puddles; I haven't really noticed, but whatever; wear thicker socks or suck it up. CONCLUSION: I love these shoes. I find myself always gravitating back to them, even after buying much more expensive and elaborate types such as Nike Free Flyknit and Nike free 5.0 (which is good for me for long distance). This shoe is nice and wide, which makes for a good feeling when the foot expands on impact, as well as providing good surface area for max contact with minimal material. These shoes take some getting used to, no matter your running style. Be sure to ease into them, unless you're longing for a good thrashing to the feet and calves.

First, I love new balance shoes. I have big and wide feet and I really appreciate all of the sizing options they offer. Next, I love the minimus design philosophy. I think that less padding, and just less shoe, is a really good thing. I actually like the Vibram 5-fingers the best, but when I want to wear actual shoes, minimus is what I wear. This is my second pair of minimus shoes and so far I'm pleased with them. They fit well and sizing is consistent among New Balance shoes, at least for me. I've only had these particular shoes for a few weeks so I can't speak to their durability. They actually have more cushioning/are bulkier than they could be, but are still light and minimal. I'm very pleased with New Balance, overall, and these shoes, in particular.

These Shoes were my first foray into minimalist running and they did not disappoint. I logged over 400 miles in the shoes before they started to disintegrate and in my eyes that means they were durable enough. very comfortable running shoes.

I bought these trainers as I wanted to try a minimal style shoe. My regular road trainers are the Adidas Adistar boost and although you definitely notice much less cushioning in the sole with these shoes, they are by no means harsh on your feet. Extremely lightweight and I find ventilation good. The fit is slightly wide compared to my Adidas but not so much so that I'd say I needed a smaller size. Overall, I am very pleased with these trainers and at £40 they are excellent value for money in my opinion. Only slight pointer is I doubt i'll use these for runs any longer than 10k but that's just me being a little injury prone and needing more cushioning for longer distance, not a downfall of the shoe.

Sehr schnell Lieferung. Die Schuhe sind zum laufen bei diesen "Sahara-Temperaturen von letzten Tage fühlt man sich total wohl und mekt sogar kaum, dass man irgendeine Schuhe hat, weil die sehr leicht und sehr praktisch sind. Wer die "New Balance Minimus MR10v2 Laufschuhe" erworben hat darf nur zufrieden sein, ich hat schon Tennisschuhe von New Balance, war aber nie so mit einer zufrieden gewesen.

Perfectas para sensación casi minimalista (4mm de drop). Comportamiento fantástico en asfalto y terreno mixto. Recomiendo probar antes ya que la talla que dan es justita.

I pal of mine who is a top S&C coach recommended these a while ago. All I can say is, I should of got a pair sooner - they are great for training in, be it lifting heavy weights, or doing cardio. I don't expect them to last that long, but with the level of feel involved (and support despite the minimal design) they are worth the investment. It's also worth noting that these come up half a size too small (as is the case with all NB shoes in my experience), so you need to order half a size bigger than you normally would (i.e., if you're a UK 11, order UK 11.5).