Customer Reviews New Balance Minimus 10v1

I have never been comfortable with the thick soled running shoes that mostly define the genre. I like to feel the ground with just enough insulation to protect my feet from sharp and pointy things. These fit well, allow me stabilize and adjust as I am moving over uneven terrain. They have the best quality of my old track flats.

This shoe feels like it will be a great shoe when I get the right fit. Very comfortable.

Great look and feel, but this style seems to run a bit smaller and more narrow than most NB shoes.

Great shoe, but definitely runs small. I know another reviewer mentioned that he's tired of reading about wide feet in reviews and made a point of saying he doesn't have wide feet. The fact that he doesn't is exactly why he doesn't understand why those of us with wide feet mention it. Pre-internet, getting shoes that fit was a real challenge. To a lesser extent it still is and I appreciate reviews from others in the EEE and above crowd. I was looking for a minimalist, zero lift shoe for outdoor cross training. This shoe has a 4mm lift but I thought that was close enough. I have had several pairs of New Balance shoes over the years because they do make wider sizes. Other reviews suggested that these shoes run small so I ordered 1/2 size up from my usual. They felt fine walking around in the house on a carpet, but after working out in them several time, I probably could have gone up a full size. Even so, these are extremely comfortable shoes. They are very light and quite flexible. The sole appears sturdy and I expect it to last well. I don't buy athletic shoes for looks, but I've had several compliments on these shoes - a first for me. All in all, highly recommended. Just be a little careful with the size.

First of all, I do not have a wide foot. Just thought id add that because I'm so sick of hearing about people's wide feet on reviews...These shoes rule. If you're thinking of going minimalist, go with these. They might feel a little weird at first, but once you get out and use them, there is no going back. They size like Nike (order half size up from Puma). Great looks, durable (so far) and just fun to move in. I use them most for trail running and that sort of adventure type stuff, but do hit the pavement too without issue. I could go on and on about how much I love these shoes. Great great great love love love. Get them.

Awesome shoes! Very light, great feel. Only complaint I have is that I like to wear no show socks and these shoes will rub your heel. I bought some socks with the heel guard and now have no problem. Because of the other reviews I bought a size larger and they fit perfect. Definately recommend them 100%

Good cross training shoes. My right shoe arch is a bit high, but that's probably my foot, not the shoe!

Great fit. Hugs the foot around the arch and I step yet has a roomy toe box. Good ground feel and runs well on trails once you get used to the minimal concept. Great for every day wear as well.

If you're looking for a minimalist trail shoe it doesn't get any better than this. This shoe is very lightweight, flexible, breathable, and comfortable. The quality so far seems really well made while keeping it light. It has very good traction, no slip up or down steep rocky hills while maintaining a very good 'ground feel' (you are going to feel the rocks and lumps you step on which is expected, and in my case preferred, with a minimalist shoe). Overall I am extremely impressed by this shoe and I highly recommend it. One thing I will say that may help someone is that I normally wear a 9/9.5 and got these in a 10 and they fit perfectly.

very pleased that NB brought these back in (more or less) the original design/style. i have a pair of the 10v3 which are the virtually the same but for a few notable improvements in construction they've made with the 10v1. do be aware these run a half size small. i typically wear a size 8 (sometimes a size 7 in casual shoes or boots) and these are the first pair of size 8.5 i've ever worn in my entire life. for a true apples to apples comparison, my 10v3 are size 8 and fit precisely the same as these 10v1 in size 8.5 — so definitely order these a half size up. no trail time in them yet, but in my opinion this design is the gold standard for a fully realized, functional minimalist running shoe.

Seems to feel a half size too small but once on they felt great. I have a very wide foot and these hit the mark as being a wide size shoe which is much appreciated.

You should know two things before purchasing this excellent shoe: 1. it's a whole size smaller than marked and 2. it's extremely narrow, so if your foot is "normal" you need the EE; and if you have a wide foot, stay away from these shoes. That said, this is an outstanding shoe, which might be the very best of New Balance's Minimus line. While these aren't for people who want a true "barefoot shoe," they are perfect for people who want a very comfortable, very low-drop, durable, foot-shaped, versatile shoe that can be used for running and just about anything else. This particular iteration, in my opinion, is the gold standard of minimalist shoes.

Lightweight and sized as advertised. Not suitable for runners, but perfect for workouts and trail hiking.

it's a beautiful shoe and the color is very hard to find. it just didn't fit.

I have a wide foot (E). I ordered the EE and it was way too narrow. My toes started to hurt after only a few hours of wear.