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New Balance Minimus Zero

Every version of the Minimus Zero we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Minimus Zero
73Decent
vs. Median Line
-2

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Minimus Zero rates above 33% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Minimus Zero, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

New Balance Minimus Zero versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
New Balance Minimus Zero v1 2014 — — 75 +5 4 —
New Balance Minimus Zero v2 2014 — — 71 — 2 —

2 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. New Balance

    Minimus Zero v1

    75 Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Reviewers praise the light build and the flexible, smooth ride.

    Minimus Zero v1
    Durability 71
    Overall
    75
    Appearance
    80
    Value
    72
    Comfort
    72
    Durability
    71
    Cushioning
    67
    Confidence
    2

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    Pros

    Reviewers praise the light build and the flexible, smooth ride.

    Runners report grip across pavement, gravel, dirt trails and track.

    One reviewer gets over 1,000 miles from a pair.

    Cons

    Durability and value draw the lowest ratings of any dimension, both at 4.0 out of 5.

    One reviewer running sockless reports occasional chafing.

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  2. New Balance

    Minimus Zero v2

    71 Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 1 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4.5 out of 5.

    Minimus Zero v2
    Durability 71
    Overall
    71
    Appearance
    74
    Value
    73
    Comfort
    73
    Durability
    71
    Cushioning
    67
    Confidence
    1

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    Not available at tracked retailers right now.

    Pros

    Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4.5 out of 5.

    Cons

    The Minimus Zero v1 before it scores 82 on four reviews against its 71.

    Durability, value and appearance each draw 4.0 out of 5 in the two reviews so far.

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