Minimus Trail Running Shoe - Women's
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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
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Overall Rating
4 based on 40 ratings
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The New Balance Minimus Trail shoes receive mixed reviews. Some customers find the minimalist design, comfortable fit, and support to be positive features, describing them as good urban walking shoes. However, many are disappointed with changes to the design, feeling the new version has too much sole and cushioning, making it less of a true minimalist shoe. Several reviewers express a strong preference for the older model and wish the previous version was available. Overall, the shoes are considered a decent option, but not as good as the previous iteration that many customers preferred.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 8, 2025
Dream Shoes
Excellent purchase. The shoes are a dream to wear. Wish I had purchase another pair!
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
July 7, 2025
Feel natural on my feet
Feels like my foot is in a glove with cushioning. I love these shoes for walking or moderate hiking.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
July 2, 2025
Less is More
I loved the original minimus running shoes, so I was a little skeptical about these; however, I love them! They do run short as running shoes tend to, so order up. I normally wear 7 1/2 in street shoes so ordered size 9. Perfect. I run on gravel backroads in Kansas and love the fit--my dog loves them too.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
May 25, 2025
Hate the toe
Love minimus but don’t like the new camel toe front.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
May 21, 2025
Love these shoes
This is my first time using a minimalist shoe and I love them. It took a few days to get used to them, but they are great. The color makes me smile.
Originally reviewed on Joe's New Balance Outlet
May 17, 2025
Great shoe
I've always liked the Minimus, the trail was no exception. Great fit & preformance. I thought it ran slightly large, but great with a thicker sock.
Originally reviewed on Joe's New Balance Outlet
May 16, 2025
excellent for gripping
these are like barefoot shoes only better as they don't get wet at the slightest water.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
May 5, 2025
Good urban walking shoe
Minimalist yet provides support - I do not require grip, but if you do it is also provided.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
April 24, 2025
Cool shoe
I haven't had a chance to run on a trail with these shoes yet, but they are really well made and fit really well. Excited to try these.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
April 2, 2025
Surprising
The base is surprisingly sturdy and padded. It's light and responsive. Has a tacky feel on the traction. The upper part of the shoe is forgiving, but not overly flexible in the front. The rear quarter is stretchy, but it doesn't let your foot slide around on the sole. Highly suggested.
Originally reviewed on New Balance US
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