Alex F

I bought the MT20v1's last year and loved them. They fit like a glove right out of the box and I did a conditioning workout with them. I just got the MT20v2 and I am disappointed with them. I expected the same fit like a glove feeling with heal pad and considerable sidewall comfort, but it lacked in all of that. They are rough feeling and not that comfortable. Keep in mind I don't wear socks though. I didn't run in them bc I wanted to return them (tongue was improperly sewn). I did put the on and the sole feels good still. If you wear socks then I wouldn't see much of a problem, but for me I think that the v1's are better than the v2's.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell, inov-8

Danny H

from San Jose, CA

Great shoes. I use them for running on pavement and trails. The soles are thick enough to keep thorns from poking through and thin enough to let you feel the terrain. Using them for a half marathon this weekend. I had to (re)order a full size smaller than I had for the MT20 V1.0 but still went with the wide model.

Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

I purchased a pair of New Balance MT20v2s for CrossFit. Over the past couple of weeks they have proven to be an outstanding pair of minimalist shoes. They are unbelievably comfortable for everyday wearing, as well as high intensity training (body weight, weight lifting, or running). I have recommended the MT20s to anyone that inquires about the shoes. If you are looking for minimalist shoes for running, CrossFit, or just everyday use, get a pair of New Balance MT20v2's!

Mark

from NYC

I am not normally one to write a review but I am a big fan of this shoe so I thought I'd help anyone else mulling it over. I buy a lot of the 990 NB for running. I liked the look of this shoe to wear for casual use (not training) and they are really comfortable. I was waiting for some kind of problem with the interior stitching but never materialized. I have a narrow foot but went with the 2E because I like some breathing room for my dogs. I have worn them for some long walks and they are very comfy.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell

Anonymous

from Colorado Springs, CO

I wasn't sure what to expect for my first minimal shoe, but I'm hooked! these are super comfy, breathe well. The kind of shoe you forget you have on.

Anonymous

from New Orleans

Awesome shoe. This is my second pair and it is the next best thing to being barefoot.

Anonymous

from Cincinnati Ohio USA

Nice looking shoes. Light and nice fit. Problem for me was 20 years of Soccer and many torn up toes. Minimal shoes will not work for this old man. I will drop the comfort star 1 because they would not feel good when running due to aforementioned sitch.

Anonymous

from United States

Great shoe. I have had this shoe for about a week and I've enjoyed it. However, there are a couple things you should know. 1. The tongue of the shoe has a hard time laying flat which is kind of annoying. 2. The toe box is kind of funny looking for some reason that I can't quite put my finger on. That said, the shoe is great for everything I've done so far including running, weight lifting and kicken it at the office.

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram Five Fingers, Brooks Launch

Anonymous

from Earth

I always go to NBs for wide shoes. These are a great alternative for people who are into powerlifting but their feet are too wide for Chuck Taylors to fit properly. They feel almost the same on the bottom of the feet, but I feel that they offer more lateral support than the Chucks. They aren't the best looking shoes in the gym, but they give you tons of stability. You just feel planted and solid with these on your feet. They do seem a little longer than other NBs I've had, but the width (EE) is dead on.

Anonymous

What a great shoe! My taste lay more toward the casual slim canvas sneakers like Vans, Converse and other deck/boat/skate shoes, but I've been interested in the whole barefoot running/hiking shoe because they seem to have a similar slim silhouette, but offer more in the comfort and support areas. My first impression felt almost like a water shoe with how light they were and how breathable the material felt, but there's definitely more support. Super comfortable and they felt great walking around all weekend in them. I do hike and plan on bringing these along because them seem like they'd work out just great. However, I don't think I would choose this shoe to run in. My knees and ankles need more support then what this shoe gives me. Also, some of the barefoot shoes out there are very odd and ugly looking, in my opinion, and this model offers a more traditional looking running shoe. Another thing about this shoe I like is that they're made of all synthetic materials. Zappos has a vegan category, but this shoe is not listed among them, but there are other websites out there that validate they are Vegan. Overall, I'm very happy with this shoe. I'm a big fan of slimmer shoes and this one fits the bill perfectly.

Ryan S

Great shoes, look great, really comfortable. They don't have arch support because they're not supposed to have arch support. The only interesting thing is walking on smooth surfaces -- it can be slippery at times. Great traction on pavement, but smooth tile, especially if it's wet, can be somewhat slippery. That being said, they're trail running shoes, so that's to be expected. The outsole have sort of mini spikes that work well in grass, dirt, etc. Overall, very satisfied with my purchase.

Kevin T

from Chicago, IL

Great Crossfit shoe - great stability for any WOD involving oly lifting, squatting, burpees, pullup cage, etc. Not the best running shoe, but it gets the job done nicely.

Brands I'd also recommend: InnoV8

Travis A

from Montana

Within a month of ordering these they developed a hole in the fabric near the little toe. They are a thin material and that is a sacrifice for a light shoe. I found that these are a half a size bigger than I normally wear.

Brands I'd also recommend: Have not found another brand in width and style.

Christian

I have been a big fan of the minimus line for sometime now. But not so much this one. I had the shoes for a month now but never really wore it since I still had the MT20v1. I decided to break them in with a little 3 mile run it felt good it fits true to size. To be expected there is minimal arch support. The top mesh of the shoes is really good they are very strong and sturdy. This weekend I wore it for a 15 mile trail run with a couple of my buddies. It did not hold up as well as I expected. We ran through packed dirt with some rocks and vegetation and a little bit of loose dirt. After mile 10 I noticed the bottom of my shoes were completely destroyed. The black treading on the bottom was already smooth and was about to fall off from the shoes itself. The quality of the material is not that great. Being that it is vibram I would have expected it to last longer than under 15 miles. This is an inferior product compared to the MT20v1 and a waste of money. It's all aesthetic.

Anonymous

from nyc

These shoes are a rip off! They come with a label that you have have to work them in slowly or risk serious injury. Are you serious? They have little to no traction so are best used on a very dry sunny day on a track. Even the slightest bit of water and your running on black ice. On the positive side they are comfy so if your willing to risk injury for overpriced track shoes these are for you. If not stay away from these!

Brands I'd also recommend: nike free run

Brian C

from Long Beach, CA

I previously owned the MT10GY and bought these thinking they were the follow-on model. Big mistake. My MT10GY's fit like a glove. These have a harder material that replaces the soft mesh that made the MT10's so comfortable. In addition, the size is bigger so they didn't fit. Lastly, whatever material is in the sole doesn't extend all the way to your toes. It stops about an inch before it. This leaves a small annoying ridge that you feel all the time and the surface under your toes is hard and slick. It's a bit hard to describe, but I'm pretty sure that anyone who liked the MT10's and is moving into these will not like these.

Anonymous

from Seattle

I love these shoes. I have two previous models but these just fell apart right in the toe box at the seams. I am very disappointed with New Balance. I am not sure if I will try New Balance again. The shoes are comfortable. The just feature shoddy build quality.

Brands I'd also recommend: inov8

Anonymous

I think it has excellent arch support, because it uses your own foot for arch support. It's a Minimus shoe, so it feels like you are barefoot. It's not that great for walking indoors, which isn't its purpose anyway. It doesn't grip hardwood floors that well. This shoe is for trails, like it says.

Anonymous

from Wichita, KS

I use this shoe for general wear and weight training as well as occasional sprint training. I found that shoes with maximum arch support had allowed the muscles in my feet to weaken significantly. Within 6 weeks of using this shoe my feet are strong again and I am comfortable. Don't fall for the trap of more support! Minimalist is the way to go.

Kurt D

from Prescott Valley, AZ

Zappos is great! Any time I've called, the customer reps are so incredibly nice and friendly! I've always had great experiences with exchanges and/ or shipping and the products are excellent! People here are nicer than those at Chick-fil-a! and they are always nice! Thanks!

Brands I'd also recommend: Vibram five-fingers

Maurice H

from Lumberton, North Carolina

These are great shoes to run or walk in because they are designed to strengthen your calves and feet. I would not go back to my Brooks or any other ones.

Brands I'd also recommend: Brooks, Asics, or New Balance

Anonymous

from Lexington,KY

These shoes are awesome! Super lightweight, I bought them for traveling and they will fit in my suitcase. Other tennis shoes are too large and heavy. I feel like I could dance all day in these or do anything. I love them.

Jesse A

from New York, NY

These are minimal sole shoes; like Vibram's FiveFinger series, there are not meant for heel impact running. I use them as my travel athletic shoes because they are extremely light and small. Great utility shoe for the gym.

ColoQ

from Henderson, Nevada

I love these shoes. They feel almost weightless: When wearing them it feels like I have an armored second skin on my feet: and its great! I bought these for use at a mud run (a 5K run, with obstacles and mud). They held up well. The Vibram grips let me get an unbelievable amount of traction on steep ground. The mud washed off and they are back to their bold color without issue.