Looking for a holiday gift that captures the spirit of the marathon and inspires every run? The New Balance NYC Marathon collection offers head-to-toe options – blending technical innovation, comfort, and a dash of finish line prestige. Whether your recipient is a casual jogger, competitive racer, or proud marathon finisher, these gifts channel the energy…
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New Balance NYC Marathon Essentials
The New York City Marathon is on Sunday November 2, 2025. Same day when Daylight Savings Time ends… Runners can purchase training day essentials like Athletics Tee, RC Short, and the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon FuelCell Rebel v5 which are designed to go the distance to prepare runners for race day. The collection also features New Balance’s Ultralight premium race…
Unlock Peak Performance With The New Balance Minimus TR BOA® v2 Training Shoe
The New Balance Minimus TR BOA® v2 emerges as a standout contender in the competitive world of minimalist trainers, blending advanced technology with signature barefoot-inspired ground feel, stability, and relentless gym-ready performance. Whether hitting heavy lifts, chasing HIIT agility, or craving quick lock-down, this detailed review reveals everything athletes and discerning buyers need to know…
Premium Recovery With The New Balance Fresh Foam RCVRY Slide
For athletes, runners, and fitness enthusiasts, the recovery (“rest & relaxation”) phase is just as important as the training itself. Enter the New Balance Fresh Foam RCVRY Slide, a slide designed not for performance, but for post-workout comfort. It promises plush cushioning, foot massage textures, and lightweight design. But does it deliver in real life?…
Born to Run 2 & Minimalist Shoes
It was the publication of the Born to Run book in 2009 that sparked the idea and launch of our original Minimalist Running Shoes website to share barefoot running information – how to run barefoot, transitioning to minimalist running or natural running, what shoes are available, etc. Fast forward to 2023, the pendulum has swung…
The second barefoot revolution continues with New Balance Minimus Trail: 10v1 & 10v4
The original fit and feel of the Minimus Trail 10 is back. With an upper made of flexible synthetic/mesh materials and a Vibram® outsole with flex grooves, this men’s trail running shoe offers the traction and durability you need to run on rocky trails.
New Balance Minimus Zero Trail v2 Review
It has been a long time since New Balance made radical changes to its Minimus collection. In the pipeline with major changes are two trail shoes, the NB Minimus Zero Trail v2 and NB Minimus 110 v2. We recently wear tested the Minimus Zero Trail v2 and is surprised at the changes! The new Minimus…
New Balance Minimus 20v3 Cross Trainer, Inov-8 F-Lite 232, Puma BioWeb Elite Review
In this review, we wear tested several fitness shoes ranging from minimal zero drop to cushioned ones for cross training: New Balance Minimus MX20v3 Cross Trainer (4mm drop), Inov-8 F-Lite 232 (0mm drop), and Puma BioWeb Elite (12mm drop). Most athletes supplement their running with additional or complementary training or activities like cross fit, bicycling,…
New Balance Minimus HI-REZ Review
New Balance is adding to its barefoot-inspired Minimus collection with the introduction of the innovative HI-REZ road shoe. This shoe is designed for the minimal runner looking for the latest cutting edge product to enhance a hyper-real sensory running experience. The new Minimus HI-REZ construction delivers a completely different experience for the runner by allowing…
New Balance 2013 Cross Country shoes – Sneak Peek
New Balance is attacking cross country courses in 2013 with their most powerful line up of cross country shoes. Fierce. Stealth. Aggressive. I loved the 2012 NB XC900 spikeless (one of my top rated minimalist running shoe) but looking forward to testing the NB XC5000 on the tartan track for sprints! New Balance XC700 Designed…
NB Minimus 1010v2 Trail – Sneak Peek
New Balance is also adding to the Minimus collection with the new and improved Minimus 1010v2 trail.This updated edition continues to offer the perfect blend of minimal and traditional features with fit updates and innovative advancements. The 1010v2 continues to round out the Minimus collection for New Balance by acting as a gateway for runners looking for…
NB Minimus Ionix 3090v2 – Sneak Peek
New Balance is adding to the Minimus collection with the introduction of the edgy NB Minimus Ionix 3090v2. This update continues to push the envelope with vivid designs and superior technical features from the first edition but with key improvements. The inspiration for the original Minimus Ionix 3090v1 was the geometry of a molecule, the smallest…
New Balance Minimus Road & Trail v2 Updates
New Balance is launching updates to its existing Minimus style – the original Minimus Road (MR10/WR10) and Minimus Trail (MT10/WT10), which we wear tested and reviewed over two years ago. New Balance Minimus 10v2 Designed for the minimal road runner who requires the perfect balance of protection and proprioception, the Minimus 10v2 is the result…
A Minimalist Trail Shoe For The Cold Weather – New Balance Trail 110 All-Season
The New Balance 110 Winter is an enhanced version of the original New Balance MT/WT 110 which we reviewed here last year. The most noticeable feature is a waterproof gaiter that wraps the entire shoe and ankle, locking out water and debris. The New Balance Trail 110 All Weather is a minimum feature, minimum neutral trail…
New Balance XC900 Spike-Less Shoe Review
The New Balance XC900 offers an incredibly light, responsive, and sturdy ride without being overprotective or cumbersome with their latest lightweight cross-country flat. Sections in the outsole were perfed out to reduce weight thus creating a cross country and trail running shoe that is high performance and fast. The NB XC900 is for the more…
Sneak Peek: New Balance Minimus HI-REZ
New Balance will add to its barefoot-inspired Minimus collection with the introduction of the innovative Minimus HI-REZ road shoe. This shoe is designed for the minimal runner looking for the latest cutting edge product to enhance a hyper-real sensory running experience. The Minimus HI-REZ is made with 42 independent lightweight midsole pods mechanically bonded to a durable…
Sneak Peak: New Balance Minimus 10v2 Road & Trail, 80 Multisport, 20v3 Training
New Balance is expanding and updating its Minimus line in 2013 with the introduction of Minimus 10v2, Minimus 10v2 Trail, Minimus 20v3 Training, and Minimus 80 Multisport. The Minimus 10v2 retains the 4mm drop and is designed for road runner but changes include the addition of a Vibram designed outsole and a modified upper, bringing…
New Balance Minimus Trail 20 Women (WT20) Close Out Sale! TODAY ONLY
The New Balance Minimus Trail 20 (WT20) for women is on sale TODAY ONLY at New Balance official outlet store. Original Price: $99.99, Close Out Price: $69.99. SALE PRICE (today only): $54.99 Grab them now before they’re out of stock.
New Balance RC5000 Shoe Review
The New Balance RC5000 offers a lightweight (3.2 ounces for US Men’s Size 10.5), secure fit and a responsive sole – making it the perfect choice for track or speed work-outs and short distance road racing up to 10K. The uppers on the RC5000 is created by fusing two extremely thin materials together using a…
New Balance News – New Site, MT20v2, NB Outlet
New Balance Redesigned Site New Balance has made some major changes to their web site by combining their shopnewbalance.com online store with their newbalance.com to make finding information faster and MUCH easier. You can also access their new mobile site via a smartphone anytime, anywhere! New Balance Trail 20 Version 2 New Balance also launched a modified…
New Balance Minimus Zero Giveaway
Contest ends Saturday March 17, 2012, 5pm PST. Contest ENDED. Winners: Ress B. and Noah D.
New Balance Minimus Zero Trail WIDE Follow Up
I recently reviewed the second generation minimalist running trail shoe from New Balance, the Minimus Zero Trail. To everyone’s surprise, New Balance also launched a super-wide version, the 4E width, in addition to the standard D width (or B width for women). For runners with wide feet including myself, this is seriously welcomed news! As…
New Balance Minimus Zero Collection available online
The New Balance Minimus Zero collection (road, trail, and wellness) are now available online exclusively at Shop New Balance. Width sizing available! D and 4E for Minimus Zero Trail, D and 2E for Minimus Zero Road, and D and 2E for Minimus Zero Wellness.
New Balance Minimus Zero Wellness
New Balance Minimus Zero Wellness Shoe Review Next up on New Balance second-generation Minimus Zero collection is the Wellness model, a recovery and walking shoe. This shoe is for casual, daily lifestyle wear – commuting to work, travelling, doing errands. The shoe is also perfect for athletes who want to adjust to a more natural…