New Balance MX20 SKU: #7802301

Anonymous

from Corona, CA

I have been waiting for these shoes for a long time. First heard about them a few months ago. I hate bulky shoes and was excited when minimus line was coming out with a trainer. Have had them for about a week now and they are great. Lightweight, comfortable, and stylish. The blue color is awesome. I normally wear a 10 but I went with 10.5 and they fit great. I have wide feet so I also tried the wide but they are too wide, so I kept the medium. They do seem to stretch out a bit. Overall a good shoe from the limited time I used them.

Brands I'd also recommend: Inov-8 F-lite 230

Jeremy M

from United States

Basically, I am a 9 3E by measure. I tried the 9 2E thinking it would be too small and that I would have to upgrade. It was way too small. Now I have the 9½ 2E and it is still too small. I may try a 10 because it is supposed to be a great crossfit shoe but I might just go with something else like Vibram 5 fingers.

Anonymous

from Taipei, Taiwan

Good gym shoes, they feel more like I am not wearing shoes, in a good way. The shoes take a bit of adjusting during your work out routine, so don't expect to run 3 miles right away, start slow, like a mile and build up the muscles. The shoes are smaller than marked. I wear an 11.5 for almost all shoes, and these are more than a little snug, although the fabric upper has a lot of stretch to it so the smaller sizing makes it a more glove like fit than a bulky shoe.

Anonymous

Needed all around Crossfit shoe that didn't get squirrelly with lateral movement. Went for a half size big which was correct. Takes a few weeks to wear in compared to Nike Frees. Much better shoe for Oly lifts, tire flips, shuttle runs etc. I still put on my Chucks for deads and squats just out of habit. I went for a 2 mile run yesterday focusing on position and felt good. I've been waiting for a shoe like this for a while.

Anonymous

from San Diego, California

I'm heavy, have wide feet and walk 5-10 miles per day. I also travel frequently and always pack a pair of walking shoes. I've been wearing M993s for several years, and they perform well, but they are very bulky and difficult to cram into a carry-on bag. I bought the MX20s in the hopes the the lower-profile and lighter weight would help, and it does. The shoes are surprisingly comfortable on the long walks, though maybe a bit harder on my knees with the diminished cushioning. I bought a half-size larger based on other reviews, but a full-size larger might have been better. I haven't owned the shoes long enough to judge their durability. I'm not keen on the vibrant blue color. I would prefer a quiet, neutral, low-profile color like grey.

Brands I'd also recommend: Sanuk, Vibram (Five Fingers)

Patrick W

from Bend, OR

My first thought was that this seam that I can feel under my pinky toe is going to bother me. After wearing a few times, I no longer notice it and the shoe is great for Crossfitting. Excellent heel stability for lifting, feels good for running, very happy with this shoe. Wide enough to fit comfortably, which is great when comparing to Inov8 F-Lites. (I owned 195's, but they were too narrow). More cushion than F-Lites as well, so I think a great step for anyone moving from a traditional shoe, into a more minimal, Crossfit shoe.

Brands I'd also recommend: Inov8

EA

Love these shoes. Comfortable, light, and stylish. I usually wear anything from size 8.5-9, so it seems like NB shoes run larger smaller than the size they are marked.

Davey D

from Boss

These shoes are so light, they feel weightless. They are very comfortable.

Anonymous

from Colorado Springs, CO

All in all a great shoe. I use them for running and gym activity and couldn't be happier. They are extremely light and flexible and give you the right kind of support. I have the blue ones and they look great as well. I highly recommend them.

James F

from SF, CA

Excruciatingly comfortable as a walk-around shoe; I haven't done any running in them, but will most definitely be buying more pair.

Bret

from Bellevue

Use these shoes exclusively for Crossfit. Love them. Lightweight yet durable. I tried the MT101's, but these are better. Wouldn't go for a long run in them, but for 800M and less they are great.

Michael W

from New York City, NY

Great minimalist training shoe! I use these shoes for cross training (combination of lifting, running sprints, calisthenics, and other drills both linear and lateral), and they are great for all of those activities. Definitely recommend.

Tom K

from San Francisco, CA

I bought these as a pair of ultra light cross trainers I could wear for weight training and easily carry while traveling. I wear size 13EE running shoes and those can be both bulky and heavy to pack, so having a lighter option means I can bring them on trips more often. Also, the thick foam heels on running shoes are unstable when weightlifting. These are nice and light. It's a little odd that they put a giant reflective N on the sides, but then neglected to put anything reflective on the heel (where you'd expect / want it to be.) One thing worth noting: these shoes are very short for their size, at least at the large end of the range. I normally wear a size 12 or 13, but even the size 14’s in this model is shorter than I'd like. I have a bit of room in the toes but only maybe 1/4". Since I'm not going to run in them, it's okay, but it does seem like they sized them shorter than other NB shoes. Construction is okay but not great - there's uneven glue in the seam between the top and the sole. I don't have a lot of confidence these will last very long.

Anonymous

Great shoe for cross training, very light, the size runs about a 1/2 size too small, get a 1/2 size bigger than you normally get!

C F

from Pa

It took two months of looking and finally chose the MX20. Low key, minimal not loud/gaudy/showy. These are plain sneakers that are actually designed for athletics. I read that the shoe runs small. So I contacted Zappos and the customer service woman said I should probably order my size, which is 9½D. The shoes arrived and I could hardly fit in them without socks. They were way too small. So I called Zappos again and a lovely woman there helped me to decide on a whole size larger, 10½. She sent out my order immediately and it arrived the very next day! The new size fits perfectly but still very snug with socks. They are too new to judge them, but I am extremely happy with them the incredible service I received from Zappos. So I definitely recommend to order a larger size.

Cameron W

from United States

These are great for Crossfit and make me look like a champ. Nice and flat, great for lifting and other Crossfit activities.

Joe H

from Estes Park, CO

I really like this shoe. However already owning a pair of NB's I ordered the same size/ one size larger. I'm a size 10 and in a NB a size 11 in these shoes I have to order 11 1/2. Most reviews are confusing since so many are conflicting for some reason even Zappos couldn't really judge either. I also have flat feet and it's a huge challenge to find shoes that don't have an arch these are perfect. I don't know why any shoe trying to imitate a bare foot would put in an arch it makes no sense.

Anonymous

I love these shoes. They're the first "minimalistic" pair I've owned, but I'm a believer. I struggle with plantar fasciitis, so I wear them with over-the-counter orthotics (Superfeet) and feel as though I wear them all day, every day.