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Minimus Trail Running Shoe - Women's

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Black/Black/Great Plains

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Minimus Trail Running Shoe - Women's

$119.95
Color:Black/Black/Great Plains

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  • Minimalist-minded shoe for a closer-to-barefoot running experience
  • Mesh upper is light, tough, breathable, and flexible
  • No-sew construction minimizes friction to prevent blisters
  • 4mm drop encourages a natural gait and midfoot strike
  • EVA-based FuelCell midsole foam gives a high-energy ride
  • Rubber lugs increase your traction on trail
  • Item #NEWZ1MK

Why We Like The New Balance Minimus Trail Running Shoe

Bringing us closer to the trail, New Balance's Minimus Trail Running Shoe enhances our proprioception and agility on technical terrain. The minimal midsole cushioning springs every ounce of energy back into our transitions as it offers a touch of protection from the rocks and roots we bound over, and the multi-directional lugs reduce energy-leaking slips and slides while we're striding up and down steeps.


Details

  • Minimalist-minded shoe for a closer-to-barefoot running experience
  • Mesh upper is light, tough, breathable, and flexible
  • No-sew construction minimizes friction to prevent blisters
  • 4mm drop encourages a natural gait and midfoot strike
  • EVA-based FuelCell midsole foam gives a high-energy ride
  • Rubber lugs increase your traction on trail
  • Item #NEWZ1MK
Upper Material
no-sew textile
Closure
lace
Midsole
Fuelcell with Bio EVA
Sole
rubber
Support Type
neutral
Cushion
minimal
Drop
4mm
Claimed Weight
6.1oz
Activity
trail running

What do you think about this product?

Overall Rating

3.5 based on 30 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
2 Stars - 8 reviews
3 Stars - 3 reviews
4 Stars - 6 reviews
5 Stars - 11 reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

March 25, 2025

Yuck What is happened to new balance?

It is so bouncy and cushioning you cannot feel the trail. What a mess.

Susanhealthnut
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

5 out of 5 stars

March 18, 2025

Comfortable Colorful Shoe

These shoes are very colorful and good looking, but they're also super comfortable. I love them for walking.

SneakerHeadYasha
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

2 out of 5 stars

March 10, 2025

Will shop around for another shoe

Overly chunky, support in weird places. I miss the older style minimus

Natasha—
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

2 out of 5 stars

March 9, 2025

Not the Classic Minimus

Not like the classic NB minimus trail shoe. Wish NB would listen to it's customers and bring the old model back - it was well loved and had a loyal customer following. I have since switched to the Merrel brand. Thought these were the return, but sadly not the same shoe. Why change something that is working? 2 stars for the nice color.

Kate M.
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

2 out of 5 stars

March 9, 2025

Smaller and narrower than expected

Toe box was narrow, and the padding at the forefoot was off putting. Fit was smaller than I expected it to be, so it was too firm even after ordering a size up from my normal shoes. Flexibility was great though. And the breathable upper felt really nice. I just wish they had less shaped cushioning and a wider toe box. I loved the old minimus, these were disappointing.

Shael
New Balance AU

Originally reviewed on New Balance AU

5 out of 5 stars

March 8, 2025

New minimus, new features

This is not the old style minimus. I had the trail and road versions as my primary shoes for 15 years. These have a much more cushioned sole that are angled like other reviewers said. I HATED them when I first tried them on. I wore them for a 2 mile run and hated them less. After 10 miles I finally started to like them. I realized that the annoying heel cushion was amazing after doing hill repeats. The cushion has broken in after about 15 miles of running and I now love them. I purchased the wide version and the toe box has plenty of room. The upper is a little stretchy, and the shoe doesn’t get overly snug after running a few miles. It’s a completely different shoe from the old minimus, but it is a great shoe once broken in.

AMason
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

1 out of 5 stars

March 1, 2025

Stick to simple design.

What the heck is that junk hanging off the back of the shoe? Time to hire new designers.

dg01
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

5 out of 5 stars

February 25, 2025

Mt Isa Terrain Runner

Took these for a run in Mt Isa at the Telstra Hill where its pretty much dirt and desert. The terrain gets rough in certain parts of the track and i will say that the sole comfortably assisted the feel of all the nasty sharp rocks on some of the run. There's is some type of cushioning support to help impact blow at the outer heel of shoe. I found the amount of cushioning is perfect. I found the shoe quite stable and comfortable, i like the sole thickness. Can still get a feel of grooves on the road. I've never run a track without socks but with these i do so comfortably. Each to their own but I'm set on these for trail runs

Run/Box/pingpong
New Balance AU

Originally reviewed on New Balance AU

5 out of 5 stars

February 21, 2025

Very good shoe

I loved the shoe but it was not good for my knees.

Neecy
New Balance US

Originally reviewed on New Balance US

4 out of 5 stars

February 17, 2025

Great on the trails

I only run trails and this shoe feels pretty good. Doesn’t need much time to break in. Ran a long 1/2 marathon shortly after buying these. Good grip and enough cushion in the heel to lighten impact while letting my feet maintain control over rough and uneven surfaces. I like the center lace ups better than my old side bosa system. Not sure yet about the stretchy tops. I already bought a second pair. Fits true to size.

KJJo
Joe's New Balance Outlet

Originally reviewed on Joe's New Balance Outlet

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