We're looking forward to trying these out! ((paleorunners.blogspot))

Can't wait! #whatsanothermile

These shoes are going to be amazing. I will probably using these, and the mt110, for all my running. I'm very excited.

I'm curious as to whether or not they'll have the same lug on the inside of the shoe? Bit of a problem when running longer more ambitious trail runs as this tends to push the larger toe inward.

The mono-tongue is awesome! Loved it on the 905s and excited to see it on Minimus!! Probably the only thing that could make this shoe any better! Thanks New Balance!

The structural design looks great, but again, would it kill you to make an all black shoe I can wear to work? I can't be the only person who wants a super lightweight and comfortable minimal shoe to wear all day. All of your designs look like insane clown shoes, not something remotely sensible for business casual dress.

I definitely appreciate the ****** on these new designs. Hopefully we'll see some nicer dressy colors like black.

this shoe looks like its going to be amazing

I cannot wait for this.

Cannot wait for these shoes! When will it be out? Will it be available in 4E?

Chris Wawrousek, how did you get into shoe design?

Really excited about the MT 00 and the MT 110. I would love to find a pair (or retailer with a pair) to take for a spin (pre-launch). Any chance these will be in the New Balance DC location? seems like my arsenal of MT shoes is growing and the evolution is amazing from the MT 100 >101 > 10!!! Keep ip the Good Work New Balance!!!

Excellent. Well done NB! I love the MT10, I reviewed it at http://caveman-clarke.blogspot.com/2011/10/merrell-trail-glove-vs-new-balance.html and found the only slight negative was its 4mm drop, something your sorting out, and well it seems. Great stuff, I eagerly await the arrival of the MT00 in the UK (please ship it quickly upon release, pretty please) x

Ugh! They don't come out until after Christmas AND my birthday! I've already run a marathon in my current minimus and I'm asking for another pair for the holidays.

Absolutely love the Minimus shoes. I now own 4 pairs, 2 trail and 2 road and will be purchasing a cross trainer. I agree with an earlier post please have some with more subtle colors for those who also want to wear these shoes to work and as an everyday shoe.

I look forward to seeing these shoes.

I do hope the toe box is more relaxed like the MT10 (minus the rubber band), as opposed to the MT20 and MT101, which are too traditional and tapered for me. They constrict my toes too much, even in 2E width.

Maybe Tony K's feet are shaped like bullets?

Also, more padding on the tongue prevents hot spots from the laces. That and the heel are two places I would not reduce padding.

looks like a pretty awesome shoe! slightly octopussish bottoms though.

Great design for CHI Running, Midfoot strike will be very comfortable, easy on all major muscle groups..... No complaints here, these shoes can give anyone that extra juice. 4mm drop is significant to diffrent foot types, for me it is just a matter of snow days....... great shoe New Balance, along the lines of the fulcrum design (KARHU)

I too support the notion of an all-black Minimus shoe. I would love to wear the new Minimus as an every-day shoe.

MAKE AN ALL-BLACK MODEL, PLEASE.

Are the new NB Minimus Zeros going to lay flat from side to side too, instead of pushing my feet to over pronate like the NB Minimus?  I know they supposedly don't when running according to a store, but I find that not to be true, especially for the relaxed runner or just standing up straight.

Is that less surface contact so less bottom of the shoe hits the ground?


I had two major issues with the NB Minimus trail shoes.  They push my feet to over pronate, and the bottom was so big and flat, it does not allow for as much flex in the foot and ankle.  Which means more knee and ankle problems while engaging muscles to keep the body aligned.

They are very comfortable otherwise.  I liked the extra toe room, and lack of arch support inside the shoe.  Nike took out the toe room in the newer waffles, so they get holes quickly,  and the most recent ones added more arch support.....

I've run a half marathon in waffles and over 11 mile runs in NB Minimus trail shoes.  I also wear these shoes as everyday footwear.  

I'm looking for the flattest shoe to keep my feet warm in the winter, covered so I can enter a store, but I'd rather engage all my muscles as they were intended to be used so I don't lose muscle and so my feet do not get stupid.  I would also rather buy  American made and manufactured.  Thank you.


P.S.  With either shoe I have an issue with landing on rocks on the sides of the roads in flats.  They can be hard to avoid too, but that's a risk I take.

These are mind blowing. Not only do they look functionally sound, but their aesthetics are out of this world. I'm very pleased to see New Balance is leading the minimal running shoe revolution. I've gone through three pairs of the original Minimus trail and road shoes, and can safely say they are amazing. I'm very excited to try the new zero drop versions. So far the latest zero drop choices from other companies have been disappointing in fit, function, and aesthetics. It's nice to see that they are concentrating so much on support for the upper. That's one area where other companies have fallen short. It's especially apparent when conturing. Phalange splay is great (and that's all people seem to talk about), but what they don't get is if there is too much room, or too much foot movement when conturing on the side of a hill it's an awful foot crushing endeavor. Plus for most of us splaying of the phalanges doesn't take much room anyway. Keep up the good work, and continue to use the input you get from great runners like Anton K.

I'm from the Philippines and the wait is killing me.

Im training for the Tough Mudder Race in Utah in October. Its 10-12 Miles through mud, water and over obstacles. Im thinking about running on MT 00s but I need a shoe that will dry out quickly and will hold up to the rough/rocky terrain. Am I looking in the right place or would you recommend a different shoe for that type of a race?

Cold_Blooded_Mudder, the sole has some slight perforations, so it dries out quickly, yes. If you want dry feet, make sure not to wear socks though. If you are used to minimal shoes, they are fine for difficult terrain. I've done 2 long runs in mine: 37 miles with 10,000' climb, last weekend, on trails covered in lots of deep snow, and 34 miles with 7000' climb, today, on relatively technical trails with lots of rocks.


As for the new upper though, I'm very very disappointed in it. I've had these for a couple weeks and yes, I do run relatively high mileage, but I started developing holes after 3 or 4 runs and they're almost completely totaled now after 2 weeks. I love light shoes as much as anyone out there, but I'd sacrifice a tenth of an ounce or two to make these shoes last a reasonable amount of time (ie, somewhere near the 1500 miles I've gotten out of MT10s).

Wish I wasn't flat footed!

I have MR10s (love 'em) and am waiting for them to wear out before going to the Zero. (Like I needed another reason to go running!) But in the meantime, I did pick up a pair of the MW00 (wellness shoes) and thought I'd throw my $0.02 on them.

First, I concur with everybody else who's Jonesing for dressy looking shoes. I got the grey wellness Zeroes and they're barely acceptable for work. (Thank goodness for the comfy shoe movement.) But they're fantastically comfortable to wear, nice and cool, and terrific for walking breaks. My only concern is that the soft material of the sole might not last as long as I'd hope, but I haven't had them long enough to find out.

In short, the grey Wellness might work for a dressy option, depending on your workplace. (I wear polos and khakis.) I went a size up so I could wear socks and avoid criticism at work, but even then they're still very comfy sockless. And it's a dream come true to have shoes that don't make my feet sweat.

----> But there's serious potential for a workplace-friendly version of the MW00s.

Why haven't you added wide shoes to the Minimus line? I wear a 6E - and one of the reasons I've stayed with New Balance for so many years is that you make shoes wide enough for me. Add 6Es to at least some of the Minimus line shoes, and I will buy a pair.

I can't wait to buy a pair of Minimus running shoes -- WHEN YOU START MAKING THEM IN THE USA.

I was sent a pair of the NB Mimus yesterday. I am still not sure why but after contacting you guys I was informed it was part of the social media team. Still waiting on a confirmation from you guys BUT....

I love these shoes! After I was off the phone with the very nice NB customer service guy I put the shoes on. I took my two redbone coonhounds outside and we immediately his the trails.

I live in Hershey PA and there are plenty of trails to find. I am also a bigger guy with a weight loss goal already being worked on so these made my day! I love running and am slowly trying to build up my stamina. These shoes combine the best of both worlds. I was able to take my dogs out running and I was able to utilize the trail running shoes. It was a Win/Win!

I really can not wait to go home tonight and take them out again! Thanks New balance!!!

Agree with the all-black offering. Perhaps a dark brown as well.

Shy of that, we may have to purchase the black with bright blue trim (shown in the article), replace the laces with black ones, and use some paint to black-out the logo and edge. Wouldn't be too tough to make it look like it came that way.