--- product_id: 112572410 title: "New Balance Men's MX20v3 Minimus Cross-Training Shoe" brand: "new balance" price: "$21.36" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/112572410-new-balance-mens-mx20v3-minimus-cross-training-shoe store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # New Balance Men's MX20v3 Minimus Cross-Training Shoe **Brand:** new balance **Price:** $21.36 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** New Balance Men's MX20v3 Minimus Cross-Training Shoe by new balance - **How much does it cost?** $21.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/112572410-new-balance-mens-mx20v3-minimus-cross-training-shoe) ## Best For - new balance enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted new balance brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description We stand for something bigger than sneakers. 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Not too shabby for walking, because the heel is actually better cushioned than my deck shoes, lol.But like deck shoes it's hard to wear these with most pants selected for regular heel height shoes. My pants which just come down to the start of my heel on other shoes (like regular running shoes with normal heels) will drag with these. If I select travel pants that are short enough not to drag, they look too short with my dress shoes.Oh well. I guess the Innov8 F-Lite 230 free running shoes, with a higher heel, remain better for travel, but here's my list of what's right about the Minimus:+ It's actually made for running. Barefoot style running (these emulate that experience while preserving your soles from rocks, glass, etc. plus giving you a better grip on most surfaces) requires some conditioning-up time, but once you are used to them you can run. The Innov8 F-Lite 230's are free running shoes - great grip, stability, fit like a glove, great for floor workouts - but they are NOT running shoes per se.+ Style. All black, except for the tiny Vibram logo on the outside sole edge, is great.+ Well ventilated - the mesh is highly breathable. Honeycomb reinforcements add strength. Keep in mind the mesh will let water and dust in, but so will all highly breathable running shoes.+ Rubberized front toe box for wear and toe stub protection.+ Sole wraps up over tip of toe box for same reasons.+ Laces are plenty long for big feet but not so long the ends flop on the ground even when tips and loops are equal length, which is a problem for me on some of my other shoes due to my flat feet.+ Bendable heel - no stiffener in it - you can either stuff socks in the shoe for efficiency in traveling, or flatten the heel down without damaging it for a really flat profile.+ Glove-like fit is stable for hotel room or gym workouts which involve lateral movements.+ Really sticky grip (thank you Vibram for the great honeycomb traction grip, and sticky rubber).The only big negative besides the "long pants too long" issue (which goes completely away, of course, with shorts)?These are so snug and minimalist in terms of materials it almost looks like you just have socks on. This is one of the lowest profile shoes I have, and make my feet look like I have no shoes on.Don't underestimate the importance of the sticky grip. I have almost slipped on some wet concrete and tile surfaces during travel. Safety cone/soapy floors standards aren't always the same overseas as here. Also, slick concrete similar smooth walkways can get pretty slick in the rain.Based on my experience with New Balance trail running shoes, and my expectation that the Minimus is designed for thin running socks or bare feet, I ordered EE instead of D so I could wear with gym-thickness socks (not hiking thickness, but thicker than typical running socks). Fit was perfect for me by going wider and wearing gym socks, with ample but not oversized toe-box and snug, but not tight, fit over my instep and at the heel. I ordered my normal length, but I am a "low 10" - just too long for a good 9.5 fit, while most 10's give me more length than I actually need. Such was the case with the Minimus as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars The best training shoes I've worn *by N***O on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2013* I've worn plenty of training shoes of the last few years, but these take the cake as the best training shoes I've ever worn. They are extremely lightweight and versatile; they don't fall apart when doing various lifts and can probably hold up pretty well for short sprints. I wouldn't recommend wearing these for any long distance running simply because they aren't exactly made for that. They are extremely breathable and are truly minimalist shoes. Great for crossfit or circuit trainingI ordered a size 12 but could probably fit into 11.5 as the 12 are a tiny bit large, although the fit is still excellent. I went to the NB website and you input your old shoe size and make and they'll recommend a size. They recommended 12 but I think 11.5 would fit even better; maybe go half a size smaller than what you think you are/what NB recommends.UPDATE 12/11/13: I've worn these shoes on exactly 3 distance runs and it didn't feel like the shoes could hold up a few more of these. It became uncomfortable around the heel area - the mesh in the back felt like it was going to rip (it didn't yet). Other than running, the holes the laces go through are starting to get frayedUPDATE: 8/19/14: I've had these almost a year and they are still going strong! I've started to move a lot more in the gym beyond basic lifts. Hold well for burpees and other high-intensity conditioning and have for the last 5 months. Shoe is still held together very well; only fray is still in a single lacehole. I'm probably going to retire these come October but I will be looking to stick with New Balance. though probably not the exact same shoe. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Good crossfit shoe *by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013* Update: I own a previous version of this shoe. The sole coloring/pattern in particular is different. My review may not be as relevant.I rated 4 stars as I think this is a great shoe, but I'd like to have a little little more traction. On surfaces such as basketball courts, laminate, or smooth finish concrete, I feel this shoe lacks a little grip. It seems like the tread pattern is alright, but that the compound or surface finish of the compound isn't as sticky as I might like. The shoe is very light and airy, and I think it has enough support for the movements I intend to do with it. It provides more lateral movement stability and control than fivefigers, which I was using before this shoe. The shoe seems to fit fairly true to size, and laces up snugly on my foot. I'm only a few workouts in, but it seems like the construction will hold up well to indoor use.Like: Weight, stability (for what the shoe is), minimal heel to toe drop, openness and breathability, looks, balance.Dislike: I might like additional grip from the tread.recommend for: crossfit, indoor gym workUpdate:I've put a ~3 months of weightlifting-centric crossfit on these shoes now. They've held up well. As an additional dislike, I'd say that I feel the inward angle of and extra room/material on the toe is a bit extreme. I'm not sure if I could claim that the shoe slows my sprints, but I don't think the sole outline is quite right for running, at least for my form. The top-down view of the shoe doesn't suggest the extreme angling, but the bottom-up view (showing the sole of the shoe) does. I wouldn't remove another star, but I would revise my purchase, having this experience.Update 2:After 9 months, I'd say the traction is only a concern on surfaces which would be slick for any shoe; it's not an issue on tractioned rubber (e.g. diamond plate patterned), astroturf, asphalt, or textured concrete (e.g. outside, or sidewalk). A stickier compound may still be an improvement. I still see the sole profile as a bit odd, though it's a 4-star shoe. I use this shoe in a hot, dry, often dusty environment.Update 3: After almost a year and a half, the shoe is holding up fine. No concerns over build quality / durability with appropriate use (I could see rope climbing and all-terrain work tearing the shoe up). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/112572410-new-balance-mens-mx20v3-minimus-cross-training-shoe](https://www.desertcart.us/products/112572410-new-balance-mens-mx20v3-minimus-cross-training-shoe) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*