New Balance Minimus Trail Zero (MT00) Review

runblogger.com 18 May '12, 1am

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero (MT00) Review | Runblogger

While in general I’m highly supportive of the trend toward lighter and less supportive shoes, I believe that there are certain situations where it is desirable to have a bit of protection underfoot. I learned this lesson when I ran the HAT Run 50K in 2010 in the New Balance Minimus MT10 . I was crossing a stream, slipped on a rock, and while trying to maintain my balance I mashed my forefoot down hard on a pointy rock protruding from the water. Because the MT10 is fairly minimal and has no rock plate, my foot stood no chance against said pointy rock. I finished the race without major issue, but bruised my forefoot badly and the pain lingered for a few weeks. I’ve come to appreciate the value of some degree of cushioning, or at least a rock plate, when running on trails or crushed rock along the side of the road. It’s for this reason that I was a bit skeptical when I saw th...

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My review of the @newbalance Minimus Trail Zero MT00 - super light, minimal feel, best for light trails and roads: [link]
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New Balance Minimus Trail Zero (MT00) Review | Runblogger [link]