tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post5952265255941633802..comments2024-03-12T13:51:39.967+00:00Comments on CavemanClarke: New Balance Minimus Zero MT00 Trail Shoe ReviewCaveman Clarkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-1387453204903159882012-11-09T11:59:22.267+00:002012-11-09T11:59:22.267+00:00Check out my full update:
http://caveman-clarke.bl...Check out my full update:<br />http://caveman-clarke.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/update-on-new-balance-minimus-mt00.htmlCaveman Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-49315166801117319122012-11-08T13:07:18.051+00:002012-11-08T13:07:18.051+00:00UPDATE ON THE MT00's
After owning a pair of N...UPDATE ON THE MT00's<br /><br />After owning a pair of NB Minimus MT00 for a fair few months now I feel I am able to comment well on whether this is a good trail shoe or not. So here it goes:<br /><br />1) Great for dry compact trails such as found in the US or summer months in the UK.<br />2) Very light and fast, and flexible shoe.<br />3) Can cause blisters on the upper part of the toes where the thin rough material rubs when the shoe bends; it always bends from one point as the sole and material is so thin.<br />4) Absolutely useless on muddy trails in the colder and wetter months in the UK. Mud sticks, grip slides all over the place; wouldn't even consider taking them out in the mud and wet.<br />5) Durability not great on technical trail<br /><br />To conclude, this is a great training tool for fast, short and dry/compacted trail running. For everything else I would use another trail shoe such as the Inov-8 Trailroc 235 or Vibram FiveFinger Spyridon LS.<br /><br />Let me know what you have found...Caveman Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-84159163453828655762012-07-17T10:08:43.237+01:002012-07-17T10:08:43.237+01:00Oh dear that sounds painful!!! I hope it all heals...Oh dear that sounds painful!!! I hope it all heals up soon for you.<br /><br />I would say that the answer is easy. Between these shoes it would be the Merrell Trail glove. <br /><br />I do think there is another two options for you though in the zero drop arena of minimalist shoes: The Vivobarefoot Neo trails or the Vivobarefoot Breatho trails. Neo's are more cold weather running, breatho's are warmer weather runners. These offer much better protection and grip. They are in another league, but the down side is that they are heavier and bulkier (something you may have to put up with if protection from rocky trails is the most important factor for you). I have reviewed the neo trails on this blog so have a look. The breatho is the newer summer version.<br /><br />CavemanClarkeCaveman Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-59683807529422962162012-07-13T07:53:42.294+01:002012-07-13T07:53:42.294+01:00Which one of these trail shoes actually provides t...Which one of these trail shoes actually provides the most toe protection for very rocky trail?<br />The VFF Spirodon LS has wrecked my toes so I need the one that is the most protective/sturdy in that area.<br />Thanks,<br />TracyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13571621119742348458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-72570492968188983502012-02-19T18:06:03.408+00:002012-02-19T18:06:03.408+00:00Thank you for you reply. I have to admit that I pr...Thank you for you reply. I have to admit that I prefer the look of the NB00. Unfortunately, I won't have the opportunity to see/try the NB nor the TG to help me decide. I will continue to read reviews...<br />Thanks again!Xallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514369100991274005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-43769367820313072682012-02-19T02:16:13.240+00:002012-02-19T02:16:13.240+00:00Hi Xallo
The quality of the MT00 is good, but I ha...Hi Xallo<br />The quality of the MT00 is good, but I have to say the TG seems better, especially in durability terms. In terms of sizing I would go for your regular size in TG, as opposed to smaller in VFF and larger in NB in my experience.<br />Don't be put off, the Minimus zeros are an incredible lightweight shoe like no other, but if a barefoot experience plus durability are what you want I would go for the trail gloves.<br />Hope this helps<br />CavemanClarkeCaveman Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-71007383922409315392012-02-17T17:26:27.328+00:002012-02-17T17:26:27.328+00:00Hi,
I was about to order the MT00 when I read you...Hi,<br /><br />I was about to order the MT00 when I read your great review... The quality issue is really a negative point for me.<br />I will try to find more information on the trail glove before ordering. By the way, can you please tell me how the TG fit? Would I have to go my regular size or should I go a half-size up?<br />ThanksXallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514369100991274005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-62087653687085269452012-02-13T11:56:05.141+00:002012-02-13T11:56:05.141+00:00Hi "Cave", very good job.
I'm agree ...Hi "Cave", very good job.<br />I'm agree with you: i'm ultratrailrunner with 5F, but i think Merrell Trailglove are the best "barefoot styles" shoes i've tried: grip, protection, they are funny to use.Gianluca Gaggiolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11318064126922026092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-69068044750686463212012-02-02T11:06:29.422+00:002012-02-02T11:06:29.422+00:00Hi. To start, I would say that the answer to your ...Hi. To start, I would say that the answer to your question is dependant on the terrain you run on and the attributes you personally want from a minimalist shoe.<br /><br />If I were to pick only 1 of the three, I would choose the Merrell Trail Glove. This is because it feels most durable, well made and robust, while still remaining zero drop, wide toe box and allowing the foot to work naturally. I have most confidence that the TG would perform best over a wide variety of terrain, weather and distances, and due to its high quality build and construction I would have faith it would deal well with a bit of abuse on technical terrain.<br /><br />Next I would choose the MT00 as its super light and feels most like being barefoot, but I would not expect it to last as long as the TG or MT10. Running fast on easyish terrain then buy this one, it's incredible.<br /><br />Why MT10 last? Simply the 4mm drop. Due to comfort and build quality, if NB had made the MT10 with a zero drop then I may prefer it to the MT00 but that is speculation.<br /><br />I ran a trail marathon in the TG and it was awesome. No problems. It's so versatile and well made. BUT...there is very little difference between the shoes as they are all excellent in their own right. It probably comes down to personal preference and terrain when you choose the shoe for you.<br /><br />I hope this helps<br />CavemanClarkeCaveman Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712238731550110051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972533933571837251.post-82830774080435704372012-02-01T22:57:53.493+00:002012-02-01T22:57:53.493+00:00Nice review. Between the MT00, MT10 and TG if you ...Nice review. Between the MT00, MT10 and TG if you could only pick one, which would you pick, in what order and why?<br /><br />Cheerssnoxuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477484528392496152noreply@blogger.com