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New Balance MT10 Reviews

Trail

69Signal score
64% positive
11reviews
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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

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Updated 12 Nov

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Real runner experiences (11)

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jun 26, 2025 · summarized

Positive

Has owned three pairs of this shoe over the years and wants to buy another, which suggests they like it.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 6, 2025 · summarized

Positive

Has worn this shoe for close to a decade and stocked up on about ten pairs when it was discontinued. They call it their favorite shoe ever and say other barefoot-style shoes do not compare.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 2, 2025 · summarized

Mixed

Just bought a pair; they find the heels soft and worry the shoe could come off mid run, but say the shoe is generally fine for their casual use.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 1, 2025 · summarized

Positive

Recalls the MT10 as their first trail shoe, which taught them where and how to land and let them build up to ultras without getting hurt.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Feb 28, 2025 · summarized

Positive

Bought two pairs of the reissued MT10 after missing the old one, and finds the fit perfect, better than their Merrell Vapor Gloves.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 15, 2014 · summarized

Negative

From their own use, found the MT10 very minimal and really slippery on mud and in wet conditions.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 13, 2014 · summarized

Mixed

Uses the light, quick-drying MT10 for trail runs of up to 40 km, but finds rocks and gravel painful because of the soft sole.

Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 13, 2014 · summarized

Mixed

Owned several pairs of the MT10 and MT20 and liked them, even running a 50K in the MT20, but says they fell apart quickly.

Reddit · r/running · Jul 22, 2012 · summarized

Positive

Wore the Minimus MT10 for a 10 mile Tough Mudder and finished with no joint pain, and says they can walk around all day in them.

Reddit · r/running · May 5, 2011 · summarized

Positive

Switched to the MT-10 and beat their best 4 mile loop time on the very first run. They felt less leg fatigue and a more natural stride, and are very happy with the shoe.

Common questions about New Balance MT10

Is New Balance MT10 worth it?

Of the 11 reviews with a clear verdict, 64% are positive, 27% mixed and 9% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is wears out fast.

What are the most common complaints about New Balance MT10?

The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (1 review).

Where do these New Balance MT10 reviews come from?

We collected and summarized 11 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.

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