Customer Reviews New Balance Minimus 20v7 Trainer
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46%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
14%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
16%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
10%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
69%"Felt true to size"
76%"Felt true to width"
73%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I am physically handicapped and my doctor suggested these shoes. I don't get out much, so, have not used these other than trying them on to make sure they fit. While I tried them on they seemed comfortable.
Lynn,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Comfortable and very airy don not get wet feet when walking
Blueskies,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Because I wear a 8 N, I probably won't buy minimus again. I was to have hip replacement and anticipated some swelling. Good thing needed the toe width. If N width was available would definitely by again. Really liked. The shoe comfortable and light weight.
Lettuce,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I like to have a flexible shoe, this one is definitely flexible with just enough give in the upper fabric that I can really move my feet around as I teach mobility classes. It's grippy enough on our pool deck, and very flat. There's no heel build up, and I have to get used to that, but I'm feeling a nice calve stretch from going from a thicker heel to this one. Minimus is definitely the right name for this shoe, but it still gives me support for what I need.
Shavmann,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
This is a good, well constructed shoe. I got it as a gift for my mother. She liked the shoe, but the fit was not quite right for her foot shape. So we had to ultimately return it.
Eric F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are nice shoes. But I bought them for my mother who has trouble finding shoes that fit correctly. They were good shoes but they just did not fit her feet correctly, so we had to return them. But they seemed to be very well constructed and I was sorry that they did not fit her properly.
Eric F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love the look of this shoe, however it isn't very comfortable. The back ankle tab made a huge blister on my first time wearing them on the treadmill. Also, the sole is very thin...intentionally for this style of minimum show....however, it has such little cushion that it makes it not a comfortable shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These are my second pair of Minimus shoes, used for gym training and walking primarily, not distance running. Great shoe, much more comfortable on 3+ mile walks than the 10v1, possibly because of the slight heel elevation and solid sole. I ordered an 8.5 wide and they fit like a dream (I'm a true 8.5, borderline wide). I only wish they could accommodate an insole as the arch support is a little lacking compared to the 10v1. The elastic bands connecting the tongue to the sole are slightly annoying but once you get used to it, not that bad.
Kat,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I loved the minimus 20v5's. When they decided to eliminate the burrito tongue I was so excited! I ordered these and they seem to run short. In the 20v6 they ran big. I'm not sure how they can't get the sizing right. The 20v5 was perfect.
The bummer is, I had to return the size I got and now they are sold out of the next size up so I can't try it.
J,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Ordered an 11 Wide and it felt like a 10 narrow at best. I’ve never had a problem with New Balance till now.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
Marissa, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Ordered this NB shoe, but it was not the fit for me. Only due to having foot surgery and not the recommended style. I have purchased NB gym shoes and love the current pairs purchased.
I highly recommend New Balance as they are the highly recommended brand from my podiatrist to his patients. He is a current wearer of the NB shoes as well everyday his practice as well on his surgical days at the hospital.
You don't know unless you try!
The NB website is a great, easy website to use.
First T,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wanted to make this shoe work so much! I’m a true women’s 11 and I was right up against the end of the size 11. Much smaller fit than any other athletic 11s I own. So I tried the 12–and was swimming in it. Much too large. Unfortunately both went back and I’m onto a different make/model.
Devon, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Not enough support compared to a previous minimus style that I have.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I was really hoping these were going to fit well. I love the color combo but the arch support was placed in a way that made my foot hurt. Even if they had fit though I would've had to still return them being I received 2 right feet shoes. The left foot was no where to be found and I'm currently waiting on my refund.
AV,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Need more arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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gorgeous shoe but i had to return--not only is there no arch support, it felt like it was built lower on the inner side of the foot and forcing my foot to over-pronate. sad because they are so good-looking and i really wanted to keep them. sole is not removable so couldn't put in orthotic to fix that problem. I tried, and my orthotic made the shoe too small, couldn't get my foot in it. sad, but they are going back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
I think these run a bit small and I prefer more cushion. Not the right fit for me.
Stacey,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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New Balance must have changed something because I have always needed a 7.5 wide and now the newer versions are too narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I always buy NB but these were High on the sides rubbed on my ankle bones
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Been buying Minimuses (Minimi?) forever and these are as comfortable as any but maybe are the ugliest shoe ever in the cashmere color. Or maybe they are so ugly they are hip. Anyway nothing wrong with some better colors and external styling.
Julie C,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These shoes even looked small when taken out of the box. I was barefoot and yet barely able to get my foot in. Will need to return and select something different.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Shoes were true to the description, not much support. Just wasn't what I wanted and didn't like the look of it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
Overall not too stoked. Color is great. Size is not accurate. Too wide or narrow. Tried the wide and normal width. Really wanted to like them.
Gabby,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at New Balance
These nb shoes did not come up to the nb shoes I have pur hased o er the years. They did not have as much space or height in the toe box. They are barely wearable. I am wondering what part of their operation has changed.
Luisa,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This Minimus is an "upgrade" from the previous 2 models, the 20v5 and 20v6. This model, the 20v7, has an extra inner strap securing the tongue. In the previous models, the tongue was simply an extension of the outer edge of the shoe. Now it is something I can feel with my feet, and if it is noticeable during a try-on, then it will definitely be a distraction during a long walk.
So, I returned the shoes and will have to seek one of the older versions.
P.S. I hated the color choices too so perhaps that was tainting my ability to be objective about the restyling. . . but no, I could FEEL that strap!
I'd also recommend:
New Balance is the only brand I've found that reliably carries W or D widths.
Jana, Zappos Customer,
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