New Balance

Minimus Trail v1

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Trail · Neutral

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Release
2025

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Good (76/100)

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Overall

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Value

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 66% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Appearance

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.7 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
37/32mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$124.99
$155
Best price
$49.88 Lowest price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Average (52%)
Below average (34%)
Excellent (96%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (66%)
Average (51%)
Excellent (92%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (34%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (64%)
Average (52%)
Very good (89%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (48%)
Average (44%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (68%)
Average (58%)
Very good (85%) Best value
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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

4/5

Overall

Great shoe for running in the trails
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5