Decent Minimalist shoe that holds up well on trails
4/5
Overall
lm845 · Oct 6, 2018
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 1/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
New Balance Minimus 10v4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Minimus 10v1 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Minimus 10v4’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 1 runner review so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Current estimate: Below average
Confidence
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Confidence
47 Low
Based on
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- External ratings
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance Minimus 10
Each dot is one version of the Minimus 10, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Minimus 10v4 This shoe
2017 · 1 review
68 Below average
47 Confidence
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2016 · 1 review
66 Below average
39 Confidence
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2013 · 9 reviews
68 Below average
80 Confidence
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2018 · 2 reviews
72 Decent
25 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2017
- MSRP
- $115
Runner reviews
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New Balance Minimus 10v4 In Context
More on the New Balance Minimus 10
- New Balance Minimus 10
- New Balance Minimus 10v1 next version
- New Balance Minimus 10v3 previous version
- New Balance Minimus 10 v2
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Vibram FiveFingers Bikila EVO 1 runner