New Balance Minimus Zero
Every version of the Minimus Zero 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 Zero rates above 31% 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.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance Minimus Zero v1 | 2014 | — | — | 75 | +4 | 4 | — |
| New Balance Minimus Zero v2 | 2014 | — | — | 71 | — | 2 | — |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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New Balance
Minimus Zero v175 75 Decent Decent Decent 4 reviews Confidence 33
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers praise the light build and the flexible, smooth ride.
Durability 71Overall75Appearance80Comfort73Value72Durability71Cushioning67Confidence33Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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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New Balance
Minimus Zero v271 71 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 44
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers so far rate comfort 4.5 out of 5.
Durability 71Overall71Appearance75Comfort73Value73Durability71Cushioning68Confidence44Buy it now
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.