Thunder Men's Athletic Shoes: New Balance Minimus Trainer for Enhanced Performance Review

These are great shoes to just walk around and put on for a short trip, but they cause stress on longer walks. I'm a tall guy (260lbs) so these thin soled shoes aren't usually for running and to be honest I haven't tried them but they are very light and great for summer.

I've owned at least half a dozen pairs of minimalist NB shoes and these feel the best to me. The new tongue and Achilles fingerboard design is great. My only complaint is that they are a bit small. I usually hear this and don't pay attention since I wear a 14, but while the toe box is wide, it's also a bit short. I have enough room not to return them, but would definitely go half a step up if you're in that size range.

The shoes are too narrow for my foot, which is not particularly wide. I'm also a half size larger than usual but still too tight to wear

They replaced the arch support, which struck me as odd, and I sent it back. I had the last 4 models and they fit my feet perfectly. Now I'm looking for discontinued sizes or a brand change.

Very comfortable and roomy shoes. There was little to no break-in as I immediately started using them for my runs. They are also great for lifting.

I bought these for my new P90 training series and I really like them. I didn't have any foot problems that bothered me a bit in normal shoes.

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.

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.

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 around on the side. Note that these are really minimalist shoes. If you need ankle support, please buy another model.

Hey I'm on my way home, men's shoes and a New Balance t-shirt supposedly delivered 45 minutes ago. But I don't see anything wrong

I was looking for "minimalist" shoes that I can walk barefoot in. Coming from the Merrell Vapor Glove 2, I found the NB MX20V6 felt more like a regular athletic shoe than barefoot. Don't get me wrong, this shoe falls somewhere between an average athletic shoe and the true barefoot experience. The. What I particularly disliked about the NB MX20V6 is: Arch support: It has this hard cleat in the arch, it's not even a comfortable cleat, maybe smaller than a regular athletic shoe, but it's still…

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.

I actually prefer the Vibrams Five Fingers (after finally finding the right size). But I use them in the gym because they protect my toes better, but they are not afraid of shoes. The only problem was that the arch seemed too tall and the width too narrow, but it got better. Maybe that was because it needed to be broken up a bit. As with all minimalist shoes, there are fewer mistakes when choosing the right size. For regular shoes, you can alleviate some sizing issues by tightening them or…

Returned. The fit seems good until I get up and try to walk (rumor has it people do that with shoes from time to time). Yes, it offers a "locked" fit, but so "locked" that I can't comfortably flex my foot through my normal range of motion. There's a reason the shoe's tongue design hasn't changed much (materials aside). , and maybe that little shoelace tongue in the middle) since the invention of shoelaces. In my opinion, "burrito language" belongs in the same category of "innovation" as New…

Great shoe, toe extension for big toe = extra comfort. Although the sole is thinner and the heel is lower, it is very comfortable to wear all day long. The Burrito lacing system is different but highly adjustable, adds fit. This is my second pair but the first with V6 design. Haven't done long runs but expect to perform well

This is a return to the great New Balance Minimus they started with. Super grip on the ground and perfect fit. Ideal for everything to do with CrossFit, so for everything. Even better is the new tongue design: it doesn't slip sideways, but is easy to put on.

Other reviews note an unusual arch hump in these shoes. I've never seen this in a shoe and wonder what it's for - it should be in the product description. I think it's important to try them on before you buy. I haven't worn this shoe for a few months now and can say that arch bumps are not a problem for me. I just got used to it and don't notice it. I love these shoes.

Great for running, walking or just looking stylish and comfortable. IF you decide to wear them casual, buy a second pair. Flowing smelly sweat does not escape from the material. This is my only issue with my Minimus running pair. They smell! But very few running shoes do a good job with this problem. As I said, but a second one for everyday use.

They are great shoes but my first shoe in this style from Minimus (or Vibram etc) and I don't think I've fully adapted to them. I ended up going back to traditional New Balance shoes for my training and will try to adjust to the basics with something less demanding like an evening walk.

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.