1. How do you rate this product? (Required) 0.5 to 5.0
4.7
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New Balance Minimist Trail
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This shoe, though from New Balance incorporates a Vibram sole and was developed by Senior Designer Chris Wawrousek and Team New Balance ultramarathoner Anton Krupicka, who helped test and develop NB Minimus.
My review of the shoe compared to the Vibram Bikila, is the heel is stiffer and rubs, plus the lining is not as soft. So after my initial two barefoot runs, I put on Injiji liner socks. I might be able to go sockless after few weeks in them. Update, I ran 8 miles on trails in the Santa Monica Mountains from Reseda Blvd. South to Mulholland trailhead to Lookout point and back and had a great run, but still with sock liners. Seems they have a break in period on the heel.
As with all ball of the foot running shoes, a break-in period for 4-6 weeks average, to adapt to mid-foot strike on the ball of the foot pad. If calf or soleus is sore stop and either heel strike on the cushioned heel or use a regular running shoe.
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4. On average, how many miles or kilometers do you run each week?
60 Miles
5. How much do you pronate?
Underpronate
6. What is your preferred width for you shoe's toe-box?
Narrow but in bare foot running divided and open is the way.
7. What is your preferred shoe types?
Mid-Foot Natural Motion/Five Fingers/Minimalist
8. At what pace do you typically train? 5 min/mile to 15 min/mile
7:30 to 8:30 min/mile
9. How much do you weigh?
150 Pounds
10. How many years have you been running?
31 Years
11. What is your gender?
Male
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