Comments on: Review of New Balance MT101 Trail Running Shoes

By: Antonetta Riedmuller

Antonetta Riedmuller — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I actually just ordered these as a replacement for my Kinvaras. The soles are wearing after only 100 miles and while I love them I don't want to keep buying shoes every 2 months! These were the only shoes even close to the Saucony in the heel drop without the premium price! I'm looking forward to getting them!

By: Rick

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

I've now got 3 pairs of the 101, they are fantastic, best trail shoe I've ever had in my 18 year running career.
And your right they are great on the road to!
did a 17 miler in them last week-off rd and rd and last saturday did a hard 15 which included some seriously steep downhill on the road and they came through with flying colours.
Hope they make a road racing version of this shoe soon!
UK readers can buy this shoe for only £40 direct from the New Balance online shop as they have a sale on!
One final note my normal size is a UK 10, with these shoes I had to go up a size to a 11.
seem to be sized a bit small.
Cheers RicksRunning

By: Tiphaniesara

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

I'm new to trail running and need a good shoe to train for a trail half and full trail marathon. I usually wear Kinvara 2 for road running and have recently thrown some Newton distancias into the rotation. I'm having the hardest time deciding between Saucony Peregrines and the NB WT101s. Which do you think would be better for trail marathon training?

Tiphanie

By: Brian Martin

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

Hi Pete, purchased these shoes on the strength of your review. I agree they are fantastic. I train on rocky ground frequently and am always getting the odd bruise from sharp rocks sneaking through my Frees or Marathon racers when they get soft. The rock stop works well in these - not complete protection but it dissipates the force a bit. I agree they are not 10mm drop, feels more like 6mm which is good for me. They are also quite a speedy shoe and hold the ground well on slippery clay also. I'm not sure I'm quite a zero drop man yet so I might have to stock up on current model if they are going to flatten these out more! Regards Brian

By: Robert Osfield

Robert Osfield — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Interesting finding about the other shoes not having heel support and not causing problems. There is definately something wrong in the 101 that causes these ankle problems, it's too much of co-incidence that several sets of runners are reporting the same issue, when they don't have the problems with others shoes.

I wonder if it might be possible to come up with a reliable lateral load test then would could be put into your mix when testing new shoes. The best I can think of right now is standing on one foot on inclined surface - like a plank of wood inclined at 20 to 30 degrees. One could then measure the angle of the foot relative to the shoe to see how well it copes with the lateral loads.

Such a stress test would properly account for the effect of elevated heel as well - lack of heel support and elevated heel will really highlighted as poor combination.

By: Mark

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

In reply to Rick.

Unfortunately I think the version on sale in the UK is different - remember reading this somewhere. If you look at the pictures, certainly the lug pattern is different, and I seem to recall that whole midsole is different too?

By: Pete Larson

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

In reply to Mr. Ben Keller.

I just ordered a pair of Kinvara 2's, so I should have a sense soon. I know
they did add a little room in the Peregrines, which are very comfortable.

By: Rymish

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

nice review. Do you know what the main differences are between the 101 and 100? I have the 100, and have really enjoyed that shoe. Also, DSW in my area is carrying the 101 at a really nice price... I was surprised to see them there.

By: Noel Madrid

Noel Madrid — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Excellent review. I alternate between my MT101's and my 790's using the MT101's primarily for gnarly trail runs.

By: Pete Larson

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

In reply to Rymish.

I don't have the MT100, and have never seen it in person. I did hear that
some people had trouble with the ankle cuff chafing, and that was one of the
fixes. Don't know much else beyond that.

By: Eric_eagan

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

this has become my favorite shoe. I am loving it! Good review.

By: J SPOT

J SPOT — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Anyone tell me if I can still purchase these?
If not, what shoes are similar to them now?
Anne I hope you're right and they do bring them back...why change them? Should be a permanent shoe available in my opinion...
Thanks