New Balance

WO10 Minimus Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Let your guard, or your foot, down and get outside for some muddy good times. The New Balance Women's WO10 Minimus Gore-Tex Trail Running Shoe is a rugged expression of waterproof minimalism. Its 4mm heel-forefoot drop keeps it from being a true flat-footed shoe, but its also clearly not a high-heeled old-school running shoe either—this slim shoe strikes a middle ground and eats trail debris with gusto and devours rain-slicked city streets with relish.
Gore-Tex guarantees waterproof and breathable protection. Whether you wear skinny socks or are more risque, foot sweat won't be your downfall. Whether you trample over snow-covered trails, skip over puddle-laden streets, or stroll through mist-dampened forests, your tootsies will be dry at the end, even if you're a sodden mess. Acteva foam makes minimalism marvelous, giving you a cushioned footstrike, even if you still favor your heels.
You might have a dry foot at the end of your run, but if you've slipped and slid your way down, who really cares about a dry foot? Luckily the Vibram sole gives you scree-scrambling abilities akin to a mountain goat. Run up scree fields and scream down rocky roads without having a dirty butt evidencing your adventure. The NL-1 last mimics the shape of your foot with a lower instep and shallow toe box. The slightly wider forefoot gives your toes the room to spread out, so each digit helps grip the ground.