This helped keep the shoe highly waterproof and warm, the coldest day being around 25F. Lying hidden between these mesh materials and the inner lining is a GoreTex layer. A thin layer of padding kept it comfortable. The thin tongue was gusseted which kept out debris while preventing slippage. This increased the flexibility of the shoe through these areas while maintaining a snug fit. This mesh on mesh was very flexible but its design made it also very structural.Ī tighter more elastic mesh comprised the tongue and remaining toe box. The bulk of the shoe and along the front of the toe box are made from an open basket mesh backed by a thin tighter mesh. The main body of the upper is constructed using two different types of mesh. So while the rest the interior was comfortable being sockless the Spartan heel forced me to wear a thin pair of socks for needed protection. The only issue that I had was along the heel collar, which is finished in a silky material and was comfortable laterally, but rubbed my heel raw to the point of bleeding at my Achilles. This interior is where the shoe really takes on a more sock like feel. To begin with for those of you that didn’t know or are unfamiliar there is no insole in the minimus 10, and I’m pretty sure that goes for the whole Minimus collection.Īnyhow, the inside of the upper is completely lined with a smooth satin like fabric that appears to be seamless. The Minimus 10 is designed to be worn with or without socks so let me start from the inside and work out. C’mon it’s a minimalist shoe! New Balance Minimus 10 Upper: Really there is not a lot to elaborate on here as the cushioning that the midsole provides is not that substantial. The Midsole is constructed from New Balance Acteva foam with a 4mm drop.
The outsole has superb traction on and off road, and performs strong in wet, snowy, and slushy conditions. The outsole also offers a mite of arch support as it curves up at the instep of the foot. These projections provide some structure to the shoe. The outsole rises up in three separate points one at the heel and either side of the ball of the foot. The uniquely lugged Vibram outsole of the Minimus 10 is much like the other minimus shoes, and are almost identical to the Minimus trail. This connection point brought the shoe up close to the ball of my foot which was different than anything I have worn before. The rubber strap that lays further back in the toe box gives the shoe a noticeable compression at the metatarsal region. The toe box had ample room allowing my toes to wiggle and splay. This was even more apparent in the toe box. The shoe had a very comfortable sock-like fit that followed the contours of my foot well. Once on the shoes natural last was very apparent.
The only thing that I can find different is that the Minimus 10 has the added offering of GoreTex in the upper which the Minimus trail never had. After initially unboxing the shoe and visually inspecting it the Minimus 10 looks just like the first version of the Minimus trail.
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