Shoes like New Balance Minimus 10v4 Trail, but with more padding?

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7 years ago 03/27/2017 12:13pm EDT

I'm looking for shoes similar to NB's Minimus 10v4 Trail shoe, but with a bit more padding/cushion.

The upper on the Minimus 10v4 Trail is perfect--great breathability, extremely durable, highly flexible. The shape of the last and upper are also perfect and very roomy, giving the forefoot and toes enough space to be pain-free and essentially feel like I'm not wearing shoes.

BUT the sole lacks cushioning, so on long walks the balls of my feet begin to die and the joints feel stiff and very achy. I definitely cannot jog in them for the same reason. I have a pair of Asics Gel Nimbus 17, and they're plush enough for jogging, but the drop is insane, the heel is too big, they push my toes together and make my joints sore, and they're not flexible enough. I'm not looking for THAT much padding, something more minimal, but not as minimal as the 10v4 Trail.

So I'm hoping someone might have an idea of a road-running shoe that's extremely similar shape- and flex-wise, but that has a bit more padding in the sole.

Any suggestions?

7 years ago 03/28/2017 4:45am EDT

re: Brianna

7 years ago 03/28/2017 4:46am EDT

re: Randall.

Sorry, i meant New Balance MR10

7 years ago 03/28/2017 7:41am EDT

re: Brianna

Have you tried inserts?

7 years ago 03/28/2017 8:31am EDT

re: Randall.

As far as I am aware, NB doesn't make that shoe anymore.

7 years ago 03/28/2017 8:32am EDT

re: Doc Sholes

Doc Sholes wrote:
Have you tried inserts?

Yes, and I don't like them because they remove space from inside the shoe and push my foot into the top of the shoe, and then the shoe becomes too tight, even after loosening the lases.

7 years ago 03/28/2017 9:02am EDT

re: Brianna

Try shoes like the Altra Superior or some of the models from Topo. They're pretty minimal and zero drop, but definitely more cush than the Minimus shoes.

You could also check out some road racing flats, like the NB 1400 and 1500, or similar models from other companies. Light, low to the ground, but enough cush to get you through some runs or long walks.

7 years ago 03/28/2017 10:52pm EDT

re: keepgoing

keepgoing wrote:
Try shoes like the Altra Superior or some of the models from Topo. They're pretty minimal and zero drop, but definitely more cush than the Minimus shoes.
You could also check out some road racing flats, like the NB 1400 and 1500, or similar models from other companies. Light, low to the ground, but enough cush to get you through some runs or long walks.

I tried the Altra Intuition 3.0s and the Torin, and they felt extremely stiff. The bend at the toe-off area (or whatever it's called) was insane and not what I'm into. They also felt constrictive around the sides and top of my midfoot, even though the toes had enough room, so the base joint of each big to was in pain from the pressure.

The NB 1400 models have 10mm drops, which is way too big. My max is 5mm drop. The 1500 has a 6mm drop, which might be fine, but it's not a natural shaped last so it looks too narrow. I've tried some of the Fresh Foam models, and even the wides are too narrow in the midfoot and toebox.

I'll check out the Topos--they look interesting. Thanks!

6 years ago 02/14/2018 2:12pm EST

re: Brianna

Hi Brianna,

I have the same problem as you...I'm still looking for a shoe that fit like new balance minimus 10v4 trail.Did you find any interesting one?

Thanks

Matt.

6 years ago 02/16/2018 8:47pm EST

re: Brianna

Try an Altra shoe, they have fully cushioned soles. They have all the benefits of the Minimus, like the roomy toebox and flexible, breathable upper.

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