I've run a couple 1/2 marathons in New Balance running shoes. After trying many many brands on treadmills, I always go back to NB. The fit is just good for my feet over any other brand. Recently I've switched to the MT110 for trail running and it is MY perfect shoe. Love it. Since then I've purchased the MX20 for cross training and the MR10 for road running. When I saw a Minimus leather, I had to get it, and I'm glad I did. These will last a long time with every day use.
Pro's:
Light, like wearing slippers but extremely durable
Proven Vibram sole
Waterproof suede leather uppers
Roomy toebox
Well constructed and will last a long time with every day casual use
Con's:
Little snug around my midfoot
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These are the best pair of running shoes I've ever owned. I was a bit skeptical about them when I first ordered them and I had no idea what size to order. I ended up ordering a size smaller than I usually do and good thing I did because they fit perfect. I've been running in them for about 6 months now on trails, tracks and the street. They're good for every terrain. They fit quite snug but that's good because they're close to barefoot shoes so it gives you a great sense of the terrain around you. Also, they are light weight and water resistant which is great for running on trails. You can wear then with or without socks and they don't ever start to smell too bad (and I even tend to have sweaty feet). They make you run differently then regular running shoes because you strike the ground with the ball of your foot first and at first your caffs can really start to burn. But after a while you get used to it and you feel like a much more natural runner.
Overall Great shoe
Pros:
Lightweight
Snug fit
Water resistant
Better running form
Comfortable
Look good to wear anywhere
Great for trails
Cons:
A little bit hot (because these ones don't have the mesh upper)
Not completely waterproof
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I am a 65 year old athlete with two artificial knees. These shoes will help you utilize your feet which have more bones than all of the rest of your body rather than your knees to walk, hike, and if you are so inclined, to run. Some weeks this past summer I hiked as much as 40 miles a week often 4 hours at a time in the foothills surrounding Santa Fe, NM. My knees and my legs have never been stronger which I attribute to learning to stay in my core when I am moving, which is far easier to do by relying on my feet, the adductor muscles inside my thighs, and the NB Minimus shoes. I have six different pairs of these shoes which greatly help me stabilize my entire body by maximizing how I utilize my feet. And oh, the quality is superb!
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They are great shoes, just note they run half a size too small! You do not want to have to return these and wait for another because they run out quickly.
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I switched to a front-foot style to mid-foot style of running when I bought these last year. That took about a month to get used to and it really helped my joints and enjoyment of running (middle aged dude). These shoes have been used for running on treadmills to rocky trails. You can feel every texture on the trail but I never hurt my foot once stepping on pointed rocks (5'11 180lb). You usually pay more attention to your footing with them on at first but that becomes a natural instinct as time goes on which prevents you from stepping on hazardous spots. You simply become more in tune with the trail and I felt like I was channeling the spirits of ancient warriors who strode in moccasins around these Pacific NW mountains. These were even amazingly waterproof as I stepped into ankle deep mud water and they stayed dry inside on a rainy water soaked trail. I bought them a size larger (many recommendations for this but I think it is best to try them on at the NB store then buy them online) than my normal 8.5's and since they dont come in x2 wide I was hoping it would be OK and the 9.5's worked out perfectly. I just bought another pair since they are a bit beat up now (on the rubber sole only) but I will keep using the worn ones for many more miles I'm sure. Furthermore, I would never use heavy soled hiking boots again and would prefer these in almost any temperate hiking situation. I think they give you better feel, balance, and despite being softer material I think they are safer because walking on boulders and rocks with them is cake compared to using standard hiking boots. Too bad NB makes a whole bunch of other plastic-looking garish-colored models of the minimus line but that is the style now unfortunately. These grey/green ones on the other hand look awesome!
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