Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jun 26, 2025 · summarized
PositiveHas owned three pairs of this shoe over the years and wants to buy another, which suggests they like it.
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Reddit · r/trailrunning · Jun 26, 2025 · summarized
PositiveHas 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
PositiveHas 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
MixedJust 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
PositiveRecalls 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
PositiveBought 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
NegativeFrom their own use, found the MT10 very minimal and really slippery on mud and in wet conditions.
Reddit · r/trailrunning · Mar 13, 2014 · summarized
MixedUses 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
MixedOwned 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
PositiveWore 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
PositiveSwitched 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.
Reddit · r/running · May 5, 2011 · summarized
PositiveJust got a pair of the MT-10 and likes them so far.
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.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (1 review).
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.
Trail and off-road shoes, ranked by real runners.