Reader review
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 5, 2015
80 mpw came from the Newton Distance III
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
New Balance Minimus Zero v2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The New Balance Minimus Zero v1 replaced it
How it ranks
The New Balance Minimus Zero v2 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Comfort and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 2 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Minimus Zero product line. Another 10 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Current estimate: Decent
72/100
Overall
72
Comfort
76
Appearance
73
Durability
72
Cushioning
71
Value
71
Confidence
28
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
28/100
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 2 runner ratings.
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the New Balance Minimus Zero
Each dot is one version of the Minimus Zero, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
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81
2014
72
2014
Release year
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Minimus Zero v2 This shoe
2014 · 2 reviews
72 Decent
28 Confidence
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2014 · 4 reviews
81 Good
24 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Release
- 2014
Runner reviews
Reader review
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014
35 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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5mm
Release
2014
2014
2023 Q1
Newest
MSRP
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$145
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Decent (72)
Good (81)
Exceptional (99)
Best overall
Comfort
Decent (76)
Decent (75)
Exceptional (99)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Decent (71)
Decent (70)
Exceptional (99)
Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (72)
Decent (73)
Very good (92)
Best durability
Appearance
Decent (73)
Good (82)
Very good (91)
Best appearance
Value
Decent (71)
Below average (70)
Good (88)
Best value
New Balance Minimus Zero v2 In Context
More on the New Balance Minimus Zero
- New Balance Minimus Zero v1 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Newton Distance III 1 runner