Shoe Of The Day: New Balance Minimus Trail Zero
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published May. 24, 2012
- Updated Dec. 4, 2012 at 2:26 PM UTC

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero, $110
Weighing in at 4.4 ounces, the Minimus Trail Zero features no difference in heel and forefoot height and is the closest to barefoot that one can get in a trail running shoe. www.newbalance.com

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero, $110
A durable Vibram outsole provides traction and durability over a variety of surfaces. Individual foot pods promote maximum flexibility and allow your foot to move naturally. www.newbalance.com

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero, $110
The Minimus Trail Zero has a one piece, unlined upper that is highly breathable and doesn't restrict your foot's movement. www.newbalance.com

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero, $110
The lightweight, low-profile zero-drop design of the new Minimus Trail Zero promotes a natural forefoot strike and is ideal for fast training or racing. www.newbalance.com

New Balance Minimus Trail Zero, $110
Highly flexible from back to front and underneath, the Minimus Trail Zero takes natural running to a whole new level with its innovative design and barely-there feel. www.newbalance.com

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Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is a senior editor at Competitor magazine. A cross-country All-American at Stonehill College in 2003, he now coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego and was the men's marathon coach for Costa Rica's 2012 Olympic team. His first book, The Official Rock 'n' Roll Guide To Marathon & Half-Marathon Training (VeloPress, 2013) is available in bookstores, running shops and online.
















