New Balance MT10 Minimus Trail Running Shoe - Men's

I have been barely able to walk with no feeling in my right fingers for almost a month and almost bed-ridden. Because of how severe this lack of mobility/pain has been i have been working from home 3 to 4 days out of the week. I have also been seeing a chiropractor 3 times a week for a couple weeks now and making very slow progress. I have been wearing my chaco sandals (which i love very much and also got from backcountry.com) because they are great for your posture and were recommended by all the Dr.'s i have seen. I picked these up on saturday and they have completely changed the way i have been able to walk. I have made more progress because of the natural fit of these shoes in the last 3 days then in the last 3 weeks (i see the chiropractor for the first time since buying these shoes today and cant wait to tell him/show him these). They fit like a glove and look great on to boot (i got the orange pair)! My only advice for the purchaser is go a half size up like everyone else says. I have got to say if you are thinking about these go ahead and get them! They will change the way you walk to!

I bought a pair of Minimus a few weeks ago and have started putting a few miles on them. So far, they are the best running shoe I've owned. They are so light, you feel like you truly are barefoot. I've put about equal miles on them with and without socks, I really prefer them without but I'm trying to get used to wearing socks with them so that I can get away with wearing them in Army PT's.

My only complaint is that they run pretty small. I wear a 10.5, and had to step up to a 11.5 to get a comfortable fit and I could probably stand to wear a size 12.

Just got these today actually, and although it is raining i think i might tempt the fates just to put some mileage down. i will put an actual review up once i have had a chance to get some trails in these. but so far so good. they fit quite snug, but i like em that way. i have been running in Bedrock running sandals, so this will probably be a sweet transition.

*the four star rating is for the feel and look. durability will be in the "actual" review later on.

Now have 230 miles on mine...time to write a review

Like the title says, these are my favorite shoes right now. Very flexible, very grippy, and with plenty of room for my toes to move around. Some sockless designs work well, some don't, these work great. I've worn these on roads, dirt trails, and rocky trails with great success on all. Care of course must be taken on sharp rocky surfaces as the flexibility of the sole doesn't allow for a rock plate. That's the tradeoff for feeling the ground :)
I'm looking forward to the zero drop version this spring.

Only one downside I've found: these are by far and away the most stink-prone shoes in my sockless shoes collection (these, merrell trail glove, VFF KSO). They really really reek after a little while

I could some up my feelings about the Minimus in one word, wow. These are unbelievably comfortable, once you break your feet in of course. They handle sand, rock, grass, and even pavement with great ease and comfort. Plus they dry super quick. The sole (a wonderful design by Vibram) is actually split into four parts which allows for flexibility I've never had in any other shoe. They have all the benefits of a true zero drop barefoot shoe, without the weird (I hate it) sensation of "five fingers." And the absolute tackiness of them (100 miles and still stick like new) make these great for climbing as well as running or hiking, so in the summer they make a great approach/climb combo. I also find myself wearing them everywhere (the odor eliminating interior microfiber actually works), I got the all orange and they are head turners for sure. I didn't care for the tight strap over the bridge of the foot, but the feeling has grown on me, and now I often feel that my casual shoes are too loose. If you think that the tightness will be an issue for you (i.e. you have really wide feet) go for the MT20's, the strap is much less restrictive. Also a fair warning to barefoot shoe newbies, take it easy when you first get them, start small and work you way up the distance ladder, your tendons need to strengthen, otherwise your feet will ache and you could get shin splints. But overall, I love this shoe, and I'm getting a second pair. I don't know if there is a more versatile shoe at that price, and I don't think I ever want a different type of trail shoe.

These are great sneakers. Besides running and hiking, I ended up wearing them almost everywhere this summer. They are super comfy and have a great sole for traction and are sticky. Only downside is they get stinky really fast.

What sold me on these was that they were designed to be able to be worn sock-less. In my eyes, these are about as minimal as I like to go on trails. They are incredibly light, nimble, and flexible with the only cushion being the vibram sole and the fabric on the inside sole. I did notice that the band on the forefoot was a little snug but that seems to have stretched a bit over time. These are great on trails but I've even run 20 milers on the road in these and not experienced any major issues (provided you are okay with minimal running). If you want a little more cushion,just add socks. The only minor issue that I have noticed is that trail debris does sneak in in the heel opening since it has a tendency to open a little at each stride.

On the contrary -- these are my go-to summer mountain climbing and hiking shoe. For years I suffered unknowingly in hiking boots, pounding my feet into rigid soles and hauling 5 lbs of steel toe to the top.

One day I forgot my hiking boots and my buddy gave me his beat up old minimus shoe-socks. "Oh man this is going to be a terrible day" I thought. I couldn't have been more wrong. I threw away my hiking boots and bought a pair of minimus the next day. This shoe has changed my life forever.

I was worried initially about kicking rocks and breaking a toe, but I actually almost NEVER kick rocks because the shoes are so light I have no trouble placing my foot exactly where I want it, unlike others around me who drag their steel-toed boot into rock after rock. I also haven't rolled my ankle even once as they strengthen muscles you didn't know you had.

these are really nice shoes. I am easing into minimalist running and so far these have been excellent for my short runs and CrossFit workouts. I am looking forward to working these into my full-time running shoe.

I wear these things every chance I get. Light and comfortable. You do have to take it easy with them though if you haven't been "barefoot" for a while. I did have to order a 1/2 size bigger to fit right.

The MT10 was my first minimalist shoe. At first, the band across the top of my forefoot felt a little snug, but as I wore these more often, the elasticity of the strap became more comfortable while still retaining a snug fit. I wear these shoes everywhere. With socks or without socks, trail running or running errands, this is a great shoe.