NB Minimus : New Balance

NB MINIMUS TRAIL

A different approach to trail running, the NB Minimus Trail takes the proven durability of a Vibram® outsole and combines it with a fitted, minimalist upper that's comfortable with or without socks.

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In setting out to create a line of shoes that would provide the ultimate minimalist experience, we worked against a clearly-defined set of criteria:

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Drop is the difference between heel height and toe height. All NB Minimus shoes have a 4mm drop which provides a more natural foot position than traditional shoes.

The wider forefoot in NB Minimus allows your foot to expand naturally on impact.

To minimize distance from foot to ground, NB Minimus has no insert, minimal midsoles & outsoles, and is engineered to encourage a midfoot strike.

Because NB Minimus contains only what is necessary, it's almost 50% lighter than traditional lightweight shoes.

Caution: This product should be introduced slowly into a running exercise routine. New Balance recommends limiting initial use to 10% of overall running workouts and very gradually increasing time and distance. This product increases the strain on the foot, calf, and Achilles tendon. Overuse of this product or use for activities outside of running and walking may increase the risk of sustaining injury.

A Brighter Geometry: Inside the New NB Minimus Zero Uppers

Posted November 10th, 2011

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The Evolution of the NB Minimus Zero Sole

Posted September 20th, 2011

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NB Minimus Zero: 9 Things You Should Know

Posted August 1st, 2011

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Inside the New Balance Sports Lab

Posted November 3rd, 2010

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The Trail to NB Minimus

Posted September 22nd, 2010

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Meet NB Minimus: An interview with Katherine Petrecca

Posted July 26th, 2010

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NB Minimus in Detail: View more product photos on Flickr

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Naked Feet: A look at the barefoot running movement

Posted February 4th, 2010

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Feedback and conversation from NewBalance.com and the broader online community.

“The NB Minimus Zero is wonderful; however, up here in the pacific northwest it rains quite a bit. An outer layer of goretex would allow the Minimus zero to still be light weight and it would nicer to wear when the weather isn't.”

posted by Yesssir on February 16th, 2012 in NB Minimus Zero: 9 Things You Should Know

“I ran NB MINIMUS TRAIL without socks. It was great run until we arrive at a river trail. The sands and peebles poured inside the shoes which made it annoying to run with. Is this really normal? My running mate was wearing Merrel Glove Trail without socks, he too had sands and peebles inside his...”

posted by camzlaw on February 9th, 2012 in NB Minimus Zero: 9 Things You Should Know