more»New Balance Minimus Trail
$99.99 (men's)
The New Balance Minimus Trail is not available from the stores we monitor.
Last seen May 12, 2013 at EMS.
where to buy:
You may want to check pricing and availability directly at these New Balance retailers:
- Campmor
User Reviews
Average Rating:
Reviewed by 1 Trailspace user
Lightweight and comfortable for moderate hiking and…
Rating:
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $80
Summary
Lightweight and comfortable for moderate hiking and wearing around camp. No major complaints after a week of hiking in Moab. Worth the $ in my opinion.
Pros
- Lightweight
- No socks
- Quick and easy to wash and dry
- Comfortable
- Pack good
Cons
- No socks, best for warmer weather
- Need washing weekly to avoid foot odor
- Sole peeling back a little near toe after 1 week of rugged use
I bought these for hiking for a week in Moab. The weather started off cooler and I really wanted warm socks on so I started the trip with my old running shoes and thick socks. Once temps reached 50+ degrees, these were my go-to, do-anything shoes for the rest of the trip.
I put about 20 trail miles on these shoes with no discomfort. The hike down and back up the fairly steep Gooseberry Trail in Canyonlands NP was great. Traction is not amazing but as good or slightly better than regular running shoes.
No problems so far with stepping on sharp rocks — soles are flexible but strong. It looks like the sole is peeling away from the cloth where it wraps up near my toe but I don't think it will be a problem (Moab was tough on them). I love not needing/ wearing socks. These shoes feel like slippers, sandals, and running shoes mixed together.
Great for around camp as long as temps are above 50 degrees. I even enjoyed them for the long drive to Moab. GF approves of the looks. A little foot odor after a week of use in warm weather but threw them in the wash with a load of towels and they are good as new : )
Specs
Specs
| men's | |
|---|---|
| Weight |
7.1 oz / 201 grams |
Description
The Minimus Trail is a trail running shoe made by New Balance. It has an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review
Where to Buy
The New Balance Minimus Trail is not available from the stores we monitor.
You may want to check pricing and availability directly at these New Balance retailers:
 Backcountry.com |
 Mountains Plus |
 Campmor |
 Altrec Outdoors |
You may be able to find it new or used at one of these sites:
 Trailspace Classifieds |
 GearTrade |
US | Canada | UK | Aus |
 Amazon |
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