Our first impression — like the first time stepping into a racing flat — is that the Trail 10v1 makes you want to run fast. The upper consists of two types of mesh: a lighter diamond-mesh for the tongue and top of the forefoot; and a more heavy-duty, more tightly-gridded mesh for the back and sides. Even running over hot concrete and in a black colorway , this shoe feels light and airy. Whether on trails or roads, you can expect featherweight agility from this shoe.
The base of the Trail 10v1 is a Vibram outsole, with a rounded lug design that looks very similar to the Stealth rubber of the Five Ten Guide Tennie.
These round lugs are intended to provide multi-directional traction so that you can hop all over the trail without having to worry about if your next footfall is going to stick. On rocks — both solid faces and loose scree — this approach shoe-like design is solid, giving the confidence to plant and boost off rocks in the trail.
Despite a relatively narrow heel pocket, these shoes are also very stable when side-hilling. But unfortunately, when it comes to straight-forward climbing and descent on trails, we were not impressed with the overall traction.
This outsole design ironically provides better traction on roads than it does on trail. But it takes active concentration of applying even pressure across the ball of your foot to propel forward — a sloppy running style will leave you feeling like you're running on a treadmill.
This feeling of your feet slipping underneath you is particularly true on dry dirt trails, but fortunately, they do perform better when trails are tacky.
The Trail 10v1 is a solid shoe, regardless of discipline. They may be a little overkill for the gym, but from roads to trails, these trainers provide a very similar feel and boast an overall impressive performance. They have the feel of a traditional running flat but are impressively stable on off-road terrain despite their low-volume design.
Many of the loops we ran started on pavement, shifted to dirt roads, and eventually progressed to mountainous singletrack. The Trail 10v1 gracefully transitioned from one condition to the next, offering a really enjoyable running experience across the board. We believe that these shoes would be a great entry-level option for those looking to dip their toes into minimalist running, regardless of medium. Don't underestimate this shoe based on its slender appearance and featherweight feel.
The phrase "rugged durability" practically sums up the Trail 10v1. Even after weeks of uncompromising field testing, these shoes looked like they could have been pulled out of the box yesterday — the lugs hardly revealed any wear from abrasion!
While our review of durability is inherently limited by our testing period, it is safe to say that these shoes are built to last. Our impressions from field testing are only supported by the bomber construction of the 10v1.
Also, the place that the non-removable sock-liner is connected to the upper can lead to some irritation. This sock-liner seems too narrow, such that the seam sits right under the ball of the big toe and caused some testers irritation, especially when running without socks. If New Balance could revise this so that the seam is closer to the edge of the shoe base, comfort would be increased.
For more information, visit newbalance. Tags: minimal minimalist running shoes minimus racing shoes. Adam is an outdoor sports enthusiast with a specific passion for running, racing, cycling, and triathlon. When he's not out racking up miles in Denver, Colorado, he runs a small graphic design and web firm.
Adam enjoys all types of outdoor adventures in the beautiful Colorado mountains! December 14, , am. July 22, , pm. This is my second pair. Both times I purchased them from Holabird Sports. The first time was because you had the best price on the internet. The second time was for the same reason and because your sales team was willing to make whatever phone calls necessary to source the shoe in my size, the color requested, and make it available.
This shoe was difficult to get at the time I requested it from Holabird. I'm guessing the shoe was discontinued but I hope this is not the case because in the future I will want a third pair. My opinion based on personal experience: this shoe is a big success. Every review I watched on YouTube indicates similar positive sentiment.
Very light weight, comfortable, grips well and provides good stability. Admittedly, I use it as an everyday walking shoe not the originally intended use , gym shoe and even used it on hikes in Zion National Park. You'll need to get feeback from others if you intend to use it for its designed purpose: trail running. These New Balance shoes are super comfortable - for me, they ran narrow so I went wide - I love these shoes!
I can't believe that New Balance Minimus only applies a small amount of glue to the outer edges of the sole to prevent separation.
I love my Minimus, but would not buy another pair due to the cheap manufacturing process. There is no need to run out and spend money on any of these shoes. Instead, start by walking around barefoot. This may be easier said than done; if you live in a major US city, don't stroll the sidewalks barefoot. See if a nearby park has some small stretch of grass you can explore barefoot. Don't walk far—10 paces is enough—but as you walk, pay attention to your feet.
Focus on how much of your foot is actually in contact with the ground. If you're like most people, this can be a mind-blowing experience.
Now put your shoes on and go home. If you wake up the next day feeling fine, go do it again for a little longer. Keep slowly expanding your distance until you can comfortably walk a mile barefoot. Once you've got that down, you're ready to go all-in on some shoes. I love these shoes. They are the only shoes that have ever inspired me to write 1, words. They are really that good. Think of these as the barefoot answer to Chacos. Except where Chacos are like putting tractors on your feet, the Z-Trails still flex and bend as you walk, giving your feet the freedom of movement you expect from a barefoot shoe.
Despite being sandals, these have 10 millimeters of cushion, which is more padding than most of the shoes you see here. That makes the Z-Trail a good option for newcomers. WIRED readers have also reached out to tell me how much they love Luna sandals , which I plan to test for the next update. The Vapor Glove 3 was the first barefoot shoe I ever tried.
They're still fairly shoe-like, with a wide toe box and tight heel cup. But they have zero drop the heel is the same height as the forefoot and minimal padding, putting them firmly in the barefoot shoe camp. It's a solid, comfortable shoe that will fit a wide range of feet. My only problem is that Merrell feels the need to update the Vapor Glove constantly.
Those of us wearing them don't like change. That's not to say there's anything wrong with the Vapor Glove 5 I haven't tried it yet , but it is a warning that if this version is your favorite shoe ever, you might want to buy a few pairs.
The Vapor Glove 6 will inevitably be slightly different.
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