Customer Reviews New Balance MX20v3

Good, I bought these for my partner who works as a CNA and has to be on their feet for 12 hour shifts.

Extremely comfortable minimalist shoe. I have wide feet and the wider toe box of this shoe makes it easy to spread the toes when doing lifts. I use these primarily for Crossfit and they work well. I'm not comfortable with these for longer runs, but for anything less than a mile, they're sufficient.

I purchased these shoes to replace a pair of Nike Free Runs, and so far I'm very pleased. The type of training I do is very mixed, weights, Crossfit, running. They're extremely light and breathable, and offer just enough cushion and support while still allowing to feel stable and connected to the ground. When reading reviews, I found most people to feel that these shoes were either true to size or a little small. I, however, found them to be a little large. I normally wear a size 12 with athletic socks, but these felt a bit large. I exchanged them for an 11 1/2, and with thin socks, they fit perfect. I just ordered the trail version (10v1) for trail running, but I'll definitely consider another pair of 20v3's when its time.

Shoe fits great and moves with me through all planes of motion as I go through my training. Great for lifting, sprints, plyometrics, and even rotational med ball work. I feel strong and stable while using them and since I train 4-6 days a week, the price tag is completely worth it.

My son really likes these light weight shoes. He does not really use them for running, just general athletic activity

I've been looking for a light flexible shoe that I can lift weights/crossfit in/light runs. I have a flat, wide foot so after trying several brands, I am happy with this shoe. I ordered the wider size just in case and it fits perfect.

I'm a 14 EE so when it comes to selection, I'm pretty limited in a cross trainer. I also have issues with plantar fasciitis...yeah, shoe buying is a real scream for me! I use this shoe to cross train (not long distance running) as well as walking. They felt a little funny at first, but NO PAIN! I can walk for hours and my feet are pain free. I just ordered another pair and am considering hoarding several hundred.

The New Balance MX20v3 shoes are exactly what I needed to participate in a core and strength class. Unlike my running shoes, these are better for keeping balance when performing floor exercises.

I like these shoes. They are light weight and true to their name; minimal. Can be worn without socks and there are no seams to cause bad blisters.

These are great for crossfit, which is why I bought them. They allow the feet good contact with the ground so you feel anchored doing Olympic lifts and work well for those who prefer running with more of a barefoot type shoe. They're a little narrow but not as much as others in the minimus line.

I am a true NB loyalist, but this is something completely different. Awesome looking shoe, but they are truly "mimimal" - not much cushion or support as designed, though very light and comfortable. I can't imagine running in them, but I bought them for the gym (weight/strength and elliptical machine) for which they perform very well, and have gotten comments from others. A bit pricey given their construction, but this is what name brand athletic shoes go for nowadays.

The shoe felt great; however, in doing a lot of walking, there should be more stability for the arches. The only problem I had was when wearing socks, they would run down in the back of the shoe so I just put insoles in and wore with out socks and it worked out fine. I would buy another pair. I also like the fact that my feet did not feel tired once taken off. I would recommend this shoe for comfort, especially if you are on your feet most of the day.

Second pair of NB minimus fifth or sixth pair of "barefoot style" shoes. They're really comfy but you don't get as much ground feel as you do with others. They look nicer in person than they do in the pics. Sizing was pretty much on point. My last pair of minimus didn't last to long, they were the winterrun which are for trail running. I did a Spartan race with them and afterward noticed a few of the grip piss were missing. Just got these so let's see how they hold up.

I really wanted these to work. But they fit very odd. I do have flat feet and ordered the 2E (extra wide). They seemed very narrow. I felt like I was standing on a narrow plank. The toe was the real problem my 2nd toe ( the one next to the big toe) was squashed because the way the shoe was designed. Even my big toe did not fit into the front of the shoe.

These shoes fit like a glove. They do take some getting used to but they are very comfortable. I wish there was a little more arch support but they seem to relieve some pressure on my tired knees which is what I was hoping for.

I'm a long time Minimus trail user so thought I'd give these a try for work & lifting, I'm a Personal Trainer. These have more support than the Minimus trail and it's been a pretty big adjustment. I do find them better for my job than the original trail model. Just to me not the same pull out of the box, feel perfect like the trail versions.

I like the thought of the barefoot shoe, but I have very wide feet. The shoes seem really nice, and I normally wear a 2E so I was pleased to see that these were available in 2E. But after getting them, they are still to narrow. So I will be returning them. My wife has a pair and loves them though, so I can't say they aren'f for everyone, they just dont work for me.

I have a wide (E) foot, and Flintstone style feet, a foot that does not taper at the toes. With that in mind, I was looking for a shoe I could use indoors with work out videos. These shoes fit the bill. The toe box is comfortable for my wide foot. Although it looks mildly awkward it still functions properly. Another item of note, is the heel. The heel sits slightly lower than the mid sole. This makes it a bit harder to sit into a squat position and puts slight pressure on the arch. The tongue will require you to straighten the end near the toes if you yank on it hard because it curls on to itself. I use these shows with thin injinji socks. Overall, if you have a wide foot and looking for a good light shoe you should give these a shot.

I normally wear a size 14 in a dress/casual shoe and a 15 in an athletic shoe. These felt too small in a 15 as my toes touch the edge. Really wanted to like these!

I wore NB running shoes for 10 years before recently switching brands. When I started doing CrossFit about 6 months ago, I found my running shoes were inadequate. I researched a lot of shoes and felt the NB Minimus would best suit my needs. They have been a great choice. It's improved my lifts by keeping my heels down and my weight back. The light weight of the shoes is also a great benefit. Great shoes.

Love the look of this shoe and also love NB for manufacturing some of its styles in the USA. It is one of the few brands that offers wide sizes. That said, this shoe did wear relatively quickly at outer edge where small toe is. My eight year old son is possibly more active than the average person wearing a size 7.5. He still wears them and they look nice and function well even with the areas of fraying.

I like these shoes, they are light and pack easily but be advised the are slippery when it is wet. I have nearly fallen a couple of times. I suspect the Vibram material in the soles may be a bit too hard. With that one caveat they are great shoes and serve the purpose that I bought them for.

I like how light it is and the barefoot feel, but this is not a walking shoe and should only be used for "barefoot" running or perhaps cross-training. I also tried to use these for city walking and found the lack of arch support and lack of heel padding to be quickly painful. In retrospect, I should've gotten the Nike Free Trainer 3.0.

Great shoe, my second pair. Light, comfortable. I don't run but I weight train and they allow me to grip the floor.

I am very pleased with these shoes. Not only because they are lightweight and fit perfectly on my feet, but because the shade of blue happens to contrast well with most of my athletic and casual wear.