Comments on: New Balance Minimus Trail (MT10): Shoe Surgery to Free My Forefoot

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:36:33 +0000

They probably don’t sell version 1 anywhere anymore. They are now on version 3: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/New_Balance_MT10_v3_Minimus_Trail/descpage-N10MTM1.html

By: Josef Sipiorski

Josef Sipiorski — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 02:30:36 +0000

Where can I buy this exact shoe in a size 10 men’s, I have looked everywhere and can’t find it anywhere. Please help!!!

By: Russell

Russell — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:21:19 +0000

I tried on a few of pairs of the MT10 (v1) and they were all very tight at the band (these were D width models…I never could find a wider one to try). A couple of months ago I tried the MT10v2 (D width) and it’s much better.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Marc.

If it doesn't go away, the surgery works great! Or you could call NB for a refund/exchange.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Del Neves.

Interesting - hope this is not a widespread problem. the asymmetry in mine
was also very clear.

By: rovatti

rovatti — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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By: Fred

Fred — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have had shoes bothered me that previously never gave me any concerns. I would put them on a few weeks later and would be just fine. My concern is that you are portraying a particular shoe in a negative light with very little statistical evidence except for two runs. Hardly a valid statistical sample.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Cambodhi.

I contacted New Balance about this, but don't know how widespread issues
are. Seems clear that the forefoot isn't deep enough for some (height rather
than a width issue I think).

Pete

By: Wspanicrunner

Wspanicrunner — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

OUCH! I have both the road and trail version, size 13. Ran 6.2 miles with the trail (on the road) sockless and developed a nice blister on my left foot 2nd toe, and rubbed some good blisters on both of my heels. I think next run in the trails will be with socks. Overall, I love BOTH shoes. I've been running in bikilas since June of '09 and still use them for a run or two per week, but i have a feeling i will use both the minimus shoes for the majority of my runs this summer. i haven't had any issues with the fit of either shoe and i think both shoes will adapt to my style of running. hope everyone gets the proper fit in these shoes, they are great shoes!!!

on another note, i tried on the trail gloves, size 13, and they were a tad big so i think they do run .5 to 1 size larger than your normal shoe. once i save up another $110 i will get a pair of those also, they felt pretty nice!!!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Frank.

I tried but could not stretch it. Surgery has worked fine for me.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to eyalasko.

I tried another pair on at the store yesterday - same issue. Too bad,
as I would havenought a second pair...

Pete

By: Brian Williams

Brian Williams — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I had the same problem....pain above pinky joint on both feet. I think the problem is not one of tightness but that they chose to put that clump of stitching and such UNDER the rubber band. If they simply put the end of the lacing support on top of the band, I think it would resolve the issue.