Customer Reviews New Balance MX20V2

If you're reading this you're too are probably in search for the perfect fitment. Well I can tell you right now; the fitment isn't bad! And they look good! For me those are the two criteria that need to be satisfied in order for me to keep a shoe. The crease feeling that people have been mentioning is true. On the inside where the silver plastic meets black fabric kind of where your big toe starts, you can feel a slight tension when the front of the shoe flexes in stride, or tippy toeing. It's not a deal breaker but it is a little bit annoying. I have very wide feet, and the 2E is a bit more accommodating than having to wear "D" width shoe. Although it's not painful it's definitely snug for you wide-footed bretheren. But really that's what I was looking for! So considering Zappo's inventory constraint, I was looking for a good looking, light, wide, minimal shoe with as small amount of heel lift as possible (for grounded and no flex weight lifting). If you're looking for something to do some lifting and light cardio in, this seems to be a great and very versatile/gym shoe. Probably not recommended for long runs or wet conditions though.

These are good shoes. They seem to be well built and they are comfortable. I bought them because I had specific requirements. For instance, I needed a lace up sneaker that would fit my wide feet (moderate width such as an "E" and not "EE"), was light and flexible, and would give me a good sense of touch with my toes and the bottom of my feet because I use them to pilot aircraft. I need shoes that give me a good feel of the rudder pedals and these shoes fit the bill. The only thing I would change about them is the loud orange color. It's definitely bright but it's toned down somewhat by the overall black design scheme. I definitely recommend these shoes and this does not happen often because I am very picky about gear and equipment. Let's see if they last a year.

They are thin and flexible and great for working out. They don't work well for spin class though, the shoes are too thin for the bike straps.

These are suitably comfortable, low-profile shoes, but they are a substantial step down from the original MX20. The bizarre hard plastic shell creates uncomfortable rigidity in the shoes. The toebox is slightly less roomy than the MX20.

Fit was okay, just not what I was looking for. Lightweight but felt like an old fashioned "sneaker" or tennis shoe.

I have had problems with various shoes creating corns on my little toes over the years. I use to shop in the stores and had to make do with whatever they had. I would have to go up a half size or some times they would carry EE. But my feet would not lay flat, would cramp up, and create painful corns on my little toes. Then I found Zappos and tried various brands in the proper sizing for my feet. I have to say New Balance makes a great shoe; I have had no problem with my feet since I been wearing their shoes. And Zappos is hassle free, and they deserve a five star rating.

Great shoe, comfortable, extremely light, some support, durable thus far: very pleased with my purchase.

I totally agree with the review that the plastic overlays cause the shoe to crease and fold in when you bend the toe area. This impinges on your foot in a very uncomfortable fashion. Fortunately, New Balance has several other offerings built on the minimus last that do not share this design flaw.

Minimus is a great, lightweight, trainer. The base is solid enough to give support without being mushy. This is particularly important when doing side to side movements (like P90X). The minimal design forces you into a more natural running motion on the balls of your feet. Just be ready as your calves will be sore for the first few weeks. I haven't had them long enough to tell how they will hold up but 5 stars so far.

There are handsome tennis shoes that are comfortable walking, weightlifting and body pump shoes. The souls are ok for step aerobics, but not the best. They look good on the foot and the color combination does turn heads.

Very light shoes and fit great for people with wide feet (2E). The take some time to break in, but once they are, they perform very well. I have trouble finding nice running shoes with wide feet and New Balance has become my go-to solution.

New Balance really needs to rethink their approach to a minimal cross-trainer. I used their v1 shoe for CrossFit and it was an OK shoe. The toe box was wide (good), the length was too tight (bad), the soles would get torn up when climbing rope (bad) and the style was average. The v2 fixes the length problem and the shoe looks better than the v1, but they got rid of the wide toe box. Worse, the band in the front connecting the laces to the base rubs against the bone on the inside of the foot. Lastly, the sole of the shoe is stiffer than the old v1 so it would probably work better for lifting but worse for running. I really cannot recommend these shoes, and I am a big New Balance fan (including my running shoes, trail runners and the MT20).

My 10 year old loves these shoes. He has wide feet and they fit him perfectly. There is not a lot of support like the thicker soled shoes.

Wow! They are the lightest sneaker I've ever worn. Really light also! Thanks to NB for this comfy able shoe!

I really like this shoe. Really lightweight and a very thin sole which I wanted. Had intended on using these for my morning "march" around the mall each day but immediately discovered that though they are an excellent fit and extremely comfortable, they don't have the shock absorption (thin sole in heel area) I need for fast walking on a hard surface. In my case, for this kind of activity, I obviously need a shoe that has that thicker shock absorbing sole near the heel. After completing my morning laps with these "NB"s for the first time my lower back was telling me I needed something different. For casual wear, however, the MX20V2 is not only a very sharp looking shoe, it's extremely comfortable as well. I'm certainly not dissatisfied with my purchase and am sure over time I'll get a lot of wear out of them.

I really like the first version of this shoe so I couldn't wait to try the second generation. What a disappointment. The fit is just terrible. The plastic overlays that are new to the second generation causes the toe box to flex in really odd places creating an uncomfortable feel all the way around. I knew I was returning after five seconds.

New Balance hit it out of the park with this one. I am always searching for a shoe that fits properly and this is the first one that works for me. I have skinny ankles and wide feet. This shoe is great for lifting and offer tons of lateral support. They actually look like normal shoes on my feet compared to other pairs I've had that tended to look like clown shoes. As far as durability, I don't foresee any issues. The quality is great and the lining is actually thick enough to take some abuse. I've had other Minimus pairs and these are far superior to any others I've had.

Not really sure what NB was thinking this time around. There is very little resemblance between the the first and second version MX20's. The v2's are much narrower in the toe than the originals. This completely voids the roomy toe box of the v1's, which was an awesome feature. NB used a lot of plastic material on the v2's, making them just look and feel cheap. I was really looking forward to these after not having much luck in finding the size/color I wanted in originals. Sent these back immediately. Thankfully, I did eventually find a pair of the v1's. If you do try these, NB has corrected the running small sizing issue of the v1's. Order your regular size. I definitely recommend not wasting your time with the v2's and just getting the v1's, if you can find your size/color choice.