Comments on: New Balance MT20v2 Review: Solid Shoe, But Questionable Upper Durability https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Aaron Luchko https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-1129507664 Sat, 08 Feb 2014 01:39:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-1129507664 In reply to Luke Thomas.

Mine are still new (got them on clearance) so no durability issues yet but the tongue bunching up has been a problem. On about half my runs so far I’ve had to stop to adjust the one shoe because it was just too painful. The shoe is maybe half a size too big so it might be related to that.

]]> By: PepeLp https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-676101635 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-676101635 I’ve had a MT110 get a 2″ tear across the toe. Also have a Mix Master starting to get a hole in the top where the foot flexes. I have high hopes for the New Balance MO80.

]]> By: Luke Thomas https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-679752977 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-679752977 I hear you about the tongue bunching up. I haven’t had any tearing problems with mine yet. I use them for light hikes and trail runs.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-675308316 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-675308316 In reply to Chris.

I think there must be some type of fit interaction as my feet have not caused this problem in either the MT00 or MT20v2. Interestingly, never had it happen in the Kinvara either, but loaned my pair with 200 miles on them so a friend to try and he tore the upper by the little toe in two runs. Still makes it hard to recommend the shoe since I have no idea who they will work for.

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]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-675452965 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-675452965 In reply to Jason.

NB’s durability and construction track record hasn’t been great of late. Had to get my MT00’s replaced due to sole delamination, can’t run in the MT110 due to the slanted sole, and had to cut the forefoot band in the MT10 to make them fit.

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]]> By: Eric Eagan https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-674718781 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-674718781 i had issues with the mt101 ripping along the seem lines on the inner heel of both pairs i have owned. I recently sent the 101s back to new balance as they said they will replace them…. i hope they get it figure out.

]]> By: Jason https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-676052298 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-676052298 In reply to Pete Larson.

Any word from NB if they are addressing these issues? I am not familiar with other models and their durability, just what I have read and experienced with the 1010’s. I have a pair of 101’s that were built to last, but they do not have the same minimal design. Are issues like these to be expected from minimal shoes?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-676131663 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-676131663 In reply to Jason.

No, though they did see my post about sole delam in the MT00 and contacted me to replace, so I have to give credit to their customer service. I think the issue isn’t so much minimal shoes as it is that we are seeing lots of new materials being used in shoe design, some of which are proving to be less durable. Many of these materials are being used to save weight I think, but there are plenty of minimal shoes that seem to hold up very well (e.g., other than the original Mix Master, Merrells seem to be very durable).
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]]> By: Anthony https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-854637395 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-854637395 I purchased the M20v2 Minimus in Jan-13 and after 8 weeks of running no more than up to 10 kms per week and lots of casual wear, I had the same tearing described in the article at the flex points of the upper forefront of shoe near little toes. This was a great shame as otherwise I absolutely love the shoe for both running and casual wear. I have returned the to New Balance and await their resolution.

]]> By: PepeLp https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-676633440 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-676633440 In reply to Pete Larson.

Mix Master 1. Just looked at them today and also have a 1″ rip where the upper meets the sole. The bad thing is I have less than 50 miles on them, and I’m super easy on shoes. I have a pair of Trail Gloves that I’ve had forever, and they’re like new.

]]> By: Preston Nakamura https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-799437412 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-799437412 i was really excited to get my pair. they looked amazing but whem i slipped them on i noticed a weird arch on the right shoulder of my foot so just below the pinky. are they suppose to have that? i cant imagine running in them when i bearly find it comfortable to walk in.

]]> By: Chris https://runblogger.com/2012/10/new-balance-mt20v2-review-solid-shoe.html#comment-675767149 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=223#comment-675767149 In reply to Pete Larson.

That is probably true and might then explain why it is cheaper for NB to just replace a few pair of broken shoes, than to make a complete redraw/redesign of the model as Merrell did. Hopefully the next iteration of the MT00 will have some adjustments done to them to address the, albeit small, problem of the upper material.

Also introducing the 2E/4E wide models here in Europe could have a positive effect on this matter.

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