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A Sneak Peek Inside the New NB Minimus Zero Uppers

Posted on November 11, 2011November 23, 2024

In the next installment (see previous installment NB Minimus Zero Sole) of the New Balance Minimus Zero design series, two NB senior designers, Drew Nyssen and Chris Wawrousek, talks about the uppers of the Zero collection – inspiration of how they were designed and developed. There really is no roadmap for designing ultra-lightweight and zero-drop…

New Balance MT 110

Posted on October 4, 2011November 23, 2024

An update to the award-winning New Balance MT 101, the New Balance 110 Trail, a minimalistic trail runner, offers many of the same features and benefits that made its predecessor successful, including a thin Rock Stop plate in the outsole that protects feet from punctures and disperses shock without sacrificing the natural running feel. The…

Minimalist Running Shoes – Generation 2.0

Posted on August 26, 2011November 23, 2024

I wrote last November about the most influential footwear manufacturers in ‘2011 – The Year of Minimalist Shoes‘. The majority of them delivered as promised but a few faded and a few jumped ahead in the pack.   Coming late Fall ’11 and Spring ’12, the next generation of minimalist running shoes or as some…

Top 10 Things You Need To Know About New Balance Minimus Zero Collection

Posted on August 2, 2011November 23, 2024

There’s more to zero drop than meets the eye. New Balance will be releasing more information about the Minimus Zero collection at the Summer Outdoor Retailer show this week. Here’s a sneak peek at what you need to know. New Balance Minimus Zero will arrive in running stores across the country in March 2012. This…

New Balance Minimus ‘Like barefoot only better’ Ads

Posted on July 28, 2011November 23, 2024

A couple of new ads from New Balance promoting the updated Minimus collection – airing on ESPN, Comedy Central and the Discovery Channel.

New Balance Minimus Cross Trainer

Posted on July 12, 2011November 23, 2024

The Minimus Cross Trainer is the latest addition to the New Balance Minimus line of shoes. The Minimus collection is not just about running but shoes for the complete minimalist lifestyle – lightweight, versatile, minimalist footwear, is designed to provide a “better than barefoot” experience. The New Balance Minimus Cross Trainer is designed for serious…

New Balance RC 1400

Posted on July 7, 2011November 23, 2024

From New Balance comes the FAST and FIERCE neutral racing flat, the RC 1400. Inspired by the 890, the RC 1400 is a lightweight and minimal racing flat that is perfect for running on slick and smooth pavement and track surfaces. When I first heard about this shoe, I wasn’t sure what the differential is…

New Balance Minimus Training

Posted on May 18, 2011November 23, 2024

Coming soon in July from New Balance, Minimus Training, designed for serious athletes looking to maximize performance and efficiency in the gym. With a low stack height of 13.5mm and no insert, this 4mm drop shoes also have an anatomically correct natural last. The shoe conforms to the foot and flexes in every direction, allowing…

Now Shipping: New Balance Minimus Trail, Road, Wellness

Posted on March 4, 2011November 23, 2024

The complete New Balance Minimus line (Trail, Road, Wellness/Lite) is now available from the New Balance web site. Free shipping ends March 7, 2011 11:59 PM ET. New Balance 10 Men’s Minimus Trail  An entirely different approach to trail running, the MT10 Minimus Trail takes the proven versatile durability of a Vibram® outsole and combines it…

New Balance Minimus Wellness Review

Posted on February 1, 2011November 23, 2024

The Minimus Wellness model from the New Balance Minimus line completes the offering for Spring/Summer ’11. This recovery shoe is lightweight and lace less – an interesting slip-on for casual wear as well as recovery. Read full review here.

New Balance Minimus Road & Minimus Trail Review

Posted on December 4, 2010November 23, 2024

I decided to take a different approach here by providing information that other reviewers may not have covered. And find out how they rated. Read the complete review of the first two shoes in the New Balance Minimus collection.

Minimalist Running Shoes Gallery & Shoe Differentials Guide

Posted on November 3, 2010November 23, 2024

We have launched our minimal shoes image gallery. These are pictures of minimalist running shoes that are coming to the market this Fall and next year. We are also launching our comprehensive Shoe Differentials Guide. This guide is a compilation of some of the traditional running shoes (includes trainers and racers) available today based on…

Waiting For New Balance Minimus

Posted on August 13, 2010November 23, 2024

New Balance’s youngest addition to the family (appropriately named Minimus) is a barefoot-inspired line of shoes for road running, trail running, and wellness. More information in an interview with Katherine Petrecca who is managing the NB Minimus collection. And I am anxiously awaiting a prototype or advance version in the mail. Maybe I’ll get to…

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