New Balance Minimus 10
Every version of the Minimus 10 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Minimus 10 scores above 13% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Minimus 10, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| New Balance Minimus 10 | 2025 | 8.0 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $125 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10v1 | 2018 | 7.4 oz (men's) | 4mm drop | 67 | +6 | 2 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10v4 | 2017 | — | — | 61 | +1 | 1 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10v3 | 2016 | — | — | 60 | -14 | 1 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10 v2 | 2013 | 6.2 oz (men's) | 15/10mm · 5mm drop | 74 | — | 9 | $110 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $125
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Minimus 10v167 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 10/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.4 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
At 7.4 oz it is much lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, with a 4mm drop.
Durability 75MSRP $115
Overall67Value86Appearance81Comfort79Durability75Cushioning50Confidence10Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.4 oz it is much lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, with a 4mm drop.
Both reviewers rate comfort, durability and value 5 out of 5.
One reviewer calls it an excellent barefoot shoe, and uses it for all runs.
Cons
Its two reviewers rate cushioning 2 out of 5, by far the lowest of its rated dimensions.
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Minimus 10v461 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
2017 · Daily trainer · Neutral
One reviewer says it holds up well over significant use and runs up to 15 miles of trail in it.
Durability 68MSRP $115
Overall61Appearance76Comfort69Value69Durability68Cushioning50Confidence6Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer says it holds up well over significant use and runs up to 15 miles of trail in it.
That reviewer likes the trail feel with some protection from rocks and roots, and says it washes well.
Cons
That review rates cushioning 1 out of 5, three points below every other mark it gives.
The Minimus 10 v2 scores 74 on nine reviews.
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Minimus 10v360 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 1 review · Confidence 5/100
2016 · Trail · Neutral
One reviewer calls it a durable minimalist option that holds up to roots and rocks.
Durability 68MSRP $115
Overall60Appearance76Durability68Value66Comfort66Cushioning53Confidence5Buy it now
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Pros
One reviewer calls it a durable minimalist option that holds up to roots and rocks.
Cons
That reviewer would choose the Merrell Trail Glove over it, and rates value 2 out of 5.
They also say sand seeps through the mesh and that a thorn went through the sole.
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Minimus 10 v274 Decent Decent · 9 reviews · Confidence 63/100
v2 (2013) · Trail · Neutral · 6.2 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 15mm stack
At 6.2 oz, reviewers find it light with a quick toe-off.
Durability 69MSRP $110
Overall74Appearance85Value85Comfort83Durability69Cushioning55Confidence63Buy it now
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Pros
At 6.2 oz, reviewers find it light with a quick toe-off.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the wide toe box.
Reviewers call the upper comfortable, and one runs in it sockless.
Cons
With a 15mm heel stack, reviewers feel the ground, and one avoids gravel in them.
Three of nine reviewers report an injury while running in it.
One reviewer says the ventilation lets water in, leaving damp feet in rain or winter.