Tuesday, April 6, 2010

My Review of MT100BK

Originally submitted at Onlineshoes.com

Built for the trail, the New Balance MT100 shoe is an extremely lightweight racing comp that provides exceptional feel for terrain and a minimalist design for unsurpassed comfort. This mens trail-running shoe features a synthetic and mesh upper with a puncture-resistant toe. The flexible ROCK STOP ...


Great Shoe

By Gies from Abq, NM on 4/6/2010

 

5out of 5

Sizing: Feels half size too small

Width: Feels true to width

Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Rugged

Cons: Wears Quickly

Best Uses: All Weather Conditions, Walking, Mixed Terrain, Trail Running

Describe Yourself: Avid Athlete

I am a big guy (6'2" 265) and finding running shoes is hard. I took up barefoot running about 9 months ago after being tired of my feet hurting all the time from conventional running shoes. I love barefoot but my feet will probably never be able to run on terrain other than grass without shoes. I was considering 5 Fingers but didn't want to go that extreme. I really like NB and decided to try them.

These shoes are great! There is just a slight rise and they weigh next to nothing. The insole is glued in so you don't have to wear socks (if you wear them in wet weather/terrain). I run about 4-8 miles a week in mixed terrain. I love them.

Three things that aren't perfect on the MT100's. 1. The heel rise. NB, you are so close to making a shoe with extra heel padding, just do it already. 2. The smell. This shoe has a smell to it. Not sure what it is, but I suspect that it is the special cloth on the shoe. Doesn't smell terrible or strong, just kinda smells. 3. Durability. After about 3 or 4 runs a seem started to come loose. It hasn't gotten worse, so time will tell.

(legalese)

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