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This is my third pair of MX20's. Two previous ones (both V2) were worn out. The size and comfort are the same. The only thing I didn't like was the replacement of the independent tongue with one that wraps on the side. Note that these are really minimalist shoes. If you need ankle support, please buy another model.

I just got them delivered and on my feet. First impressions - OMG I love the fit. I have wide feet and shopping for sneakers is a nightmare, but they fit perfectly right out of the box. I usually have 8.5 watts on women's models, I bought them on men's 7EE and couldn't ask for a better fit. I can move my toes and it's amazing.

The shoes are comfortable, light and ideal for my training. It's a bit big considering I bought the same size as most athletic shoes.

Fits perfectly and still holds. I use them for weightlifting and jogging with no problems. If you run a lot you might need something with more cushioning, but if you only run 30 minutes three times a week then that's fine.

Looks good and feels good. Good fit for me. Which probably means it'll be wide for the average person, but that's my overall New Balance experience. The tongue on one of the shoes is so crumpled that the hem folds in and I can see my toe through the gap that should be covered by the tongue going back into the shoe. I can fix it myself by unrolling the tongue; it is not wrong. But I suspect that it is a show model or that it was thrown in the bin during quality assurance and sent from the mall.

I am very happy with it. Overall, they exceeded my expectations. My only comment is that they appear to be about 1/2 size longer than advertised. I use them for crossfit and weightlifting and they are perfect for that.

I will never say a bad word about her. I've had several pairs over the years that I use tirelessly. Some of them actually lasted up to 3 years before either warping too much or having a hole in the sole. but they never resolved. The missing star is actually because I think the Vibram soles feel a little softer now. Still a great buy and very cool to keep clean and wear as 'weekend' or 'dangle' sneakers. Especially if they have a white sole like this color.

They quickly became my training shoes. I'm a fan of minimalist shoes and I think they're suitable for most workouts, except maybe long-distance running. I agree with most that burritos are annoying, but I think the bigger issue is that there are different numbers of holes on either side. I usually use tops for a tighter fit, but this setup doesn't make sense.

I have wide flat feet. I wear 2E on New Balance 993 and they are great. They are very tight in the arch, which doesn't work for me. They were quite wide in the toe area. Slightly narrow at the heel but very thin/narrow at the arch.

I have 4 pairs of barefoot shoes and they are not that minimal but I like these better. They look like traditional shoes, which is definitely an advantage, and they feel great. The forefoot is wide enough to be comfortable and the lack of drop feels great. Compared to the last generation Minimus, I feel like they nailed the minimal feel better in this shoe. Plus, gray and green look great and go with almost everything. Great job New Balance!

I've been using the Minimus brand for a few years now and this is the first time I've had a problem. Decided to buy sneakers for work, which justified itself (I'm a busy nurse, often on my feet 10-12 hours). However, the black shoes don't come in women's sizes and after a few tries I found a matching pair in men's sizes. However, the "burrito tongue" rubs on my skin and leaves bruises and marks after each shift because it doesn't move like a normal shoe tongue. My skin care products can't…

I only bought these shoes to wear to the gym (both cardio and strength training). They felt a bit odd when I first put them on as I'm used to wearing awkward/heavy tennis shoes. They definitely feel a little tight (in a good way, and that's what I had in mind when I bought a half size smaller than usual - I didn't want any wiggle room). About 15 minutes after the first use, the "weird" feeling was completely gone. Now the shoes feel incredibly comfortable, like I'm not wearing shoes at all…

Just what I needed for HIIT (high intensity interval training) and MetCon (metabolic conditioning) workouts. Offers great lateral stability and low weight. More than I normally spend on trainers that are only used for training, but this model has been highly recommended to me by trainers I respect. I also wear the New Balance brand for normal everyday wear so I just went with the size I wear in my everyday sneakers and it fits exactly as expected.

I love these shoes. Strong hard soles but the feel of Minamalo shoes is almost like I'm barefoot. Also great for running and jumping

There is a hot spot on the toe of my right shoe so I have to wear socks or fight blisters. Otherwise, this is a stable shoe for training in the gym.

I really like these things. I honestly don't run that much, but I chose them for that purpose, but I often just run in them and don't wear them specifically for training. both are really comfortable.

The shoes are not comfortable at all. I understand they're called Minimus for some reason, but there's no support and you can only pick them up and walk short distances. I wouldn't do CrossFit in these shoes.

Wow, they're not kidding when they say minimoose. I was expecting something more substantial. I wish I could carry them but my old legs can't. Sorry for the return, they are so light and beautiful.

Corresponds to size 8.5. These are wide and could be a bit wider. Quality kit, grippy sole and ideal for x-train. Limit your run to sprints and other finishing work. I will buy again.

There were those three months, and they're great. There is a break-in period as they fit in terms of the odd arch support on the outside of the foot. Many have complained about the burrito's tongue, but I like that it stays in place. I use them for running and lifting weights six days a week.