New Balance Minimus 10
Every version of the Minimus 10 we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Minimus 10 rates above 10% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | 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 | 72 | +4 | 2 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10v4 | 2017 | — | — | 68 | +3 | 1 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10v3 | 2016 | — | — | 66 | -2 | 1 | $115 MSRP |
| New Balance Minimus 10 v2 | 2013 | 5.6 oz | 15/10mm stack · 4mm drop | 68 | — | 9 | $110 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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MSRP $125
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New Balance
Minimus 10v172 72 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 25
v1 (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 for sale, with a 4mm drop.
Durability 71MSRP $115
Overall72Value82Appearance79Comfort74Durability71Cushioning50Confidence25Buy it now
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Pros
At 7.4 oz it is much lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for 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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New Balance
Minimus 10v468 68 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 47
v4 (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 69MSRP $115
Overall68Appearance76Value73Comfort69Durability69Cushioning51Confidence47Buy 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 10v366 66 Below average Below average Below average 1 review Confidence 39
v3 (2016) · Trail shoe · Neutral
One reviewer calls it a durable minimalist option that holds up to roots and rocks.
Durability 68MSRP $115
Overall66Appearance76Value72Comfort68Durability68Cushioning52Confidence39Buy 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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New Balance
Minimus 10 v268 68 Below average Below average Below average 9 reviews Confidence 80
v2 (2013) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 5.6 oz · 15mm stack · 4mm drop
At 6.2 oz, reviewers find it light with a quick toe-off.
Durability 68MSRP $110
Overall68Appearance82Value80Comfort77Durability68Cushioning54Confidence80Buy 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.