Comments on: New Balance introduces their Zero Drop Minimus Lineup for 2012 https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: J.Mack https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-242127875 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-242127875 Man I am stoked! Both shoes look great. I currently run in the Merrell Trail Glove and the Saucony Hattori and like them both. The Hattori is a little sloppy. But I am definitely going to give these NB’s a try. The colors even look great.

]]> By: briderdt https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-241850629 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-241850629 Glad to see NB leading the way of the Big Shoe companies (maybe in step with Saucony) on zero drop. Now if they’d just fix their last issues, I’d be all over these.

]]> By: YouGo https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-242075405 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-242075405 Looking good – I really hope these aren’t too narrow…
Is it really so hard to make a nice roomy toe-box? Im looking at you Inov-8.

]]> By: Toddbz https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-242725391 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-242725391 One of my main complaints would the Minimus Road was that it was very stiff. The new version can be rolled in a ball and still has a bit of cushion to boot. There was also an issue with the seam of the sole that would murder the ball of my foot. The new version seems to have a much softer transition seam.
Oh and it’s about 1/2 the weight to. 

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-246486045 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-246486045 In reply to Simon Goodship.

I didn’t put the video up, it was posted by Frunning. If you go to the
Frunning blog that I reference, apparently NB USA made them take it
down. They indicated that they were given the video by NB Benelux.
This happened repeatedly prior to the release of the original Minimus
line – videos kept popping up then disappearing.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-241853469 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-241853469 In reply to briderdt.

Saucony has some big news coming too with their flagship line…

]]> By: RunningPT12 https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-242187037 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-242187037 I wonder if a proto. of these was what my local running shoe store was talking about when they told me that the next version was to be a 0-degree lift shoe – must have been.

Others here mentioned the RC1400 – I’ve been wear testing the RC1300, which appears to be a lower profile version of the 1400 – nice shoe!

]]> By: Jeff Bradford https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-279909155 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-279909155 I know this is an older post but just wanted to let everyone know that these shoes will be well worth the wait. I was able to handle the zero drop 2012 Road & Trail NB’s at a recent event in Davis, CA.
The funny part was that they had some test pairs of the current Minimus Road shoes for people to try. As I was putting on a pair I started talking to the rep about how I wish they were zero drop. He just smiled at me, walked over to a nearby display, and handed me the new zero drop shoes coming out in March. I have just one word for them: AWESOME.
Taking a few minutes to examine them could tell that NB took everybody’s constructive criticism of the current Minimus line to heart. I will definitely be buying the Road version (I’m hoping that NB might be selling them at the CIM Expo in December). It looks like the perfect road running shoe: Vibram sole with just enough cushion, minimal & highly breathable upper, well made “natural” & wide (compared to other shoes) last, attractive design.
Seriously, if you see that NB is going to be at a nearby event I would highly recommend checking them out. Pictures don’t do those wonderful shoes justice.

]]> By: Charles Therriault https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-241900326 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-241900326 March 1st, 2012 is what the new New Balance catalog is saying for a date for this line up.

I think I am most excited about the road shoe in the line.  I for some reason still like to lace up my shoes, so the saucony hattori just does not do it for me.  I also would love to get rid of my socks in the summer.  I am wear testing a shoe right now that I can wear sockless and I love it.  These shoes just might get me out of my adizero rockets for road running.

Also on January 1st, 2012 the MT110 comes out.  This is the update to the MT101 and has a 4 mm drop.  Anton is saying that it is his favorite shoe ever. 

I am not too excited about the new trail shoe in this line up because I think you can get a get option from Merrell right now if you are into that minimal of a trail shoe.  For me I feel like I need the rock protection of a MT101 when I am hammering down trails in the Whites.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-250547757 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-250547757 In reply to YouGo.

I can second this – just went for a first run in the Road X 233 and
found it to be plenty roomy. Fit is kind of similar to the Mizuno
Universe.

]]> By: Jeremy https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-242626863 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-242626863 There will be many that follow, but let us keep in mind THE Pioneers of Zero Drop – ALTRA ZERO DROP FOOTWEAR. We are bringing a lot more to The Altra Zero Drop collection by the end of this year. Look for us building to our unique line of Zero Drop Footwear by the end of this year. Some great things in the works from the company that has brought you the World’s first Zero Drop Fully Cushioned Foot Shaped shoe!

]]> By: RunningLawyer https://runblogger.com/2011/07/new-balance-introduces-their-zero-drop.html#comment-241864249 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=446#comment-241864249 I agree that New balance has stepped their game uo with the widely popular minimus collection in this 2012 collection. The current line has alot of issues with wear on the mt10’s. The only issue is that many mainstream runners do not like the bright colors because it causes too much attraction to their running. However I myself love the brightest shoes I can get my hands on and these have me excited for their release. I just picked up the rc1400 and love them. Let us see what saucony can do. Also be on the look out for Inov-8 to become more popular with trail runners. The bare grip 200 are amazing.

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