New Balance

MR00 v1

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (84/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (84/100)

Better than about 71% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 71% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (84/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (92/100)

Appearance ranking

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Excellent (92/100)

Rank

Ranks above 88% of shoes

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Value

Above average (89/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (89/100)

Rank

Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (81/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 64% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (82/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (82/100)

Rank

Ranks above 59% of shoes

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50%

4/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 71% of 2,532 running shoes ranked.

Above average (84/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 72% of 1,849 daily trainers ranked.

72%

New Balance

Better than 84% of 249 New Balance shoes ranked.

84%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

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Best appearance / Best value
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
5.9 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
11/11mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025
2025
2023 Q1
MSRP
$1.10 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (71%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (76%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (59%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (64%)
Good (73%)
Very good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (88%) Best appearance
Good (76%)
Very good (82%)
Value
Very good (84%) Best value
Good (80%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014

4/5

Overall

Hands down the best "minimal" shoe on the market in my opinion. Encourages good footstrike mechanics, lightweight, with just enough cushioning so the ride isn't "hard"
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

Owned probably 10 pairs over the last 3 years putting 500+ miles on each great shoe
Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 12, 2014

5/5

Overall

Great for people that like minimal running
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014

5/5

Overall

Wide toe box that allows your toes to flail. Only shoe that I have found that fits so comfortably that allows you to move so smoothly. Would highly recommend to anyone wishing for a good minimal shoe a step up from five fingers. Perfect transition shoe for going from 4 mil drop to none.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

The shoe's great. Never had any blisters or hot spots.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5