Our verdict

We find the El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera as a great minimalist shoe that provides just the right protection for the foot during indoor workouts. We have Nitrel that it does not budge easily. It does not tear easily, either. That this shoe looks good is indeed already the icing on the cake.

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  • Good for agility training
  • Flexible materials
  • Stable construction
  • Reliably grippy
  • Stylish
  • Lasts long

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  • Poor ventilation
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  • For the gym only

Audience verdict

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After several lab tests and working out in this shoe, we believe that the Minimus TR from New Balance is going to be great for fitness enthusiasts who:

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Who should NOT buy

Our measurements indicate that the Minimus TR from NB will not be too enticing for those who have wide feet. They can make size adjustments, get the wide option, or just go for the more accommodating Free Metcon 5 from Nike. new balance fuelcell echo zapatillas de running RSCNB.

Like many New Balance trainers, the Minimus TR is also not expected to please those who want a versatile shoe that they can also use outdoors. These people can just go for shoes like the Reebok Nano X2 TR Adventure, new balance 680 womens running shoes.

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Also, fitness enthusiasts who love to run long distances before their gym workouts may want to replace this trainer with actual running shoes.

Cushioning

Heel stack

Upon wearing it, we immediately noticed that the Minimus TR is on the flatter, more minimal side. Not a lot of New Balance trainers that we tried are like it.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera heel stack

True enough, when we measured its thickness using a caliper in the lab, we saw that it's only 13.7 mm thick. This number is 43% thinner than average!

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Heel stack
Test results
Minimus TR 13.7 mm
Average 24.8 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like the heel area, the forefoot also slashed off a lot of its thickness. Our caliper measurements revealed that this part of the shoe is 41% thinner than average.

Because both the forefoot and heel are thinner, we got a lot of ground feel and we were able to attain high levels of stability on even surfaces. Agility exercises such as high-energy agility ladders were a scrap easier to do in our experience.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Forefoot stack
Test results
Minimus TR 10.6 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

The drop is 51% lower than the usual. This resulted in a flatter feel, which made it easier for us to plant our feet securely whenever we needed to.

Its flatness also makes it a good starting point for those gym rats who want to transition to minimal trainers.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Drop
Test results
Minimus TR 3.1 mm
Average 6.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Even if it's thin, the midsole did not fall short when it comes to providing impact protection for us. IT feels just like the New Balance WRC574B New Balance BB480LTB shoes.

True enough, when we pressed the HA durometer on it, we found it to be significantly softer than average with a rating of 22.9 HA.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Midsole softness
Test results
Minimus TR 22.9 HA
Average 27.8 HA
New Balance Women's 300 'Summer Utility' Pack.
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.0 HA

Insole thickness

Just like the midsole, the soft insole of the El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera is also thinner than average. It is only 2.5 mm thick.

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Test results
Minimus TR 2.5 mm
Average 3.9 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1.7 mm
Insole thickness
7.2 mm

Size and fit

Size

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera is slightly small (72 Gris).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 36 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Right off the bat, we could already say that this NB trainer is not for wide feet. The structure of the toebox just didn't look as wide as we would have wanted.

True enough, our caliper measured the widest part of the toebox to be only 94.2 mm, which is significantly lower than average.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Minimus TR 94.2 mm
Average 100.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
90.4 mm
New Balance Herren XC72 Schwarz
108.5 mm

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That the Minimus TR does not taper as much as other shoes toward the big toe is its redeeming factor. It is 77.2 mm wide at the big toe, and it does not deviate much from the average.

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Test results
Minimus TR 77.2 mm
Average 78.8 mm
Compared to 34 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
65.0 mm
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89.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

When it came to lateral stability, we did not encounter any problems with the Minimus TR from New Balance as long as we kept the intensity level of the exercises light to moderate. This trainer has sturdy sidewalls to keep our feet in place. 

Torsional rigidity

Our worries about the softness of the outsole were solidified when we did the torsional rigidity test on the El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera. Because of the softness of its base, the shoe did not show much resistance when we gave it a good manual twist in the lab.

Having this type of flexibility allows for a more barefoot feel. Together with the shoe's lightness, it reinforces the overall barely-there feel of the shoe. Doing planks and exercises such as burpees are easier because of this design.

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Test results
Minimus TR 1
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter was not really the stiffest. We felt it bending with our movements, which was good when we wanted to be as flexible as possible to reach certain angles.

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Test results
Minimus TR 2
Average 2.7
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

At the forefoot, the platform of the Minimus TR is slightly narrower than average at 104.9 mm. 

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Minimus TR 104.9 mm
Average 110.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
101.0 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
117.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

At the heel, however, the amount of the shaved surface area is quite significant. It is only 76.7 mm wide, making it 12% narrower than average. We won't be doing weighted squats while wearing this shoe, that's for sure!

The reduction in the platform width resulted in some stability sacrifices. But it also helped the shoe become one of the lightest trainers out there.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Minimus TR 76.7 mm
Average 87.3 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
76.5 mm
Midsole width - heel
97.4 mm

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True to its being a minimal trainer, the Minimus TR is insanely flexible. We learned that it only needed 6.8N of expectation to be able to do a 90-degree. This number is much MUCH lower than the 19.5N that a typical trainer would need!

We could say that this shoe moved with us and went wherever we wanted it to go. Resistance is surely not in its vocabulary. We thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of movement after trying so many stiff trainers that don't even bend properly for us to get into plank!

Test results
Minimus TR 6.8N
Average 17.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
4.3N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
37.9N

Weight

This El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera felt insanely lightweight during our test workouts. Our in-lab scale reported the weight of a size 9 to be 7.3 ounces (207.0 grams), making this New Balance trainer 34% lighter than average!

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera weight

Running and jumping were so easy to execute because of this shoe's barely-there feel. There were even moments when we forgot about this shoe's toastiness because of how light it felt on our feet!

Test results
Minimus TR 7.30 oz (207g)
Average 10.76 oz (305g)
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Breathability

The Minimus TR probably works best in air conditioned gyms; they are just too hot (literally!) to be used elsewhere!

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El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera

Just by looking at it, we could really tell that there is NO WAY for air to pass through. 

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera closeup upper

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There were no redeeming factors, and this shoe just got 1 out of 5, the lowest that we can give, for ventilation.

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Test results
Minimus TR 1
Average 3.6
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Moderately durable. This is how we are going to describe the upper of the El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera.

Twelve seconds of high-pressure Dremel drilling resulted in a dent that we've also Nitrel in many trainers, leading us to conclude that the material is of average strength at best.

 

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El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera closeup toebox dent

Test results
Minimus TR 3
Average 2.5
Compared to 30 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The padding in the heel didn't stand a chance to our Dremel drilling. It's a 1 over 5 from us, unfortunately.

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Test results
Minimus TR 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 28 training shoes
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1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Our HC durometer rated the outsole a 71.3, which is far lower than the average. This result further solidifies our recommendation to use this shoe only in indoor gyms. 

The roughness of outdoor surfaces might be too abrasive for the soft rubber. 

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Outsole hardness
Test results
Minimus TR 71.3 HC
Average 83.0 HC
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Compared to 41 training shoes
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71.0 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Even if it was soft, the outsole performed just like the typical trainer when it comes to abrasion.

Just like the upper, the outsole seemed to have only the typical durability. It incurred 1.2 mm of damage after  our high-pressure Dremel drilling in the lab.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera outsole dent

Test results
Minimus TR 1.2 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 26 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Our caliper in the lab measured the outsole to be 4.1 mm thick. This figure is just around the average.

The sole's average thickness and durability would have made this shoe suitable for occasional outdoor use. However, the outsole's softness raises concerns regarding its capacity to weather the abrasiveness of rough surfaces.

If outdoor usage cannot be avoided, it's best to keep it within even, debris-free floors.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Outsole thickness
Test results
Minimus TR 4.1 mm
Average 3.6 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
2.1 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The softer-than-average outsole raised outdoor usability concerns, but it's not totally without merit. We felt that it helped the sole to stick much more securely to the gym floors. We don't recall ever having problems with traction while wearing the Minimus TR from New Balance. 

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Tongue padding

As expected, the tongue does not have a lot of padding. Yet, it was enough to deliver the comfort that we needed.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Tongue padding
Test results
Minimus TR 2.8 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 41 training shoes
New Balance PHANTACi x 247S PINK WHITE Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers MS247WHC
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

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The non-gusseted design of the NB Minimus TR gave it maximum flexibility. It was easy for us to perform exercises such as burpees and mountain climbers that rely heavily on midfoot flexibility.

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Test results
Minimus TR None

Heel tab

The Minimus TR does not have any heel tab but there is no need to worry because we didn't have any issues putting it on or taking it off.

El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Heel tab
Test results
Minimus TR None

Removable insole

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El New Balance Fresh Foam 1080v11 ofereix una comoditat de luxe per al millor viatge a la carretera Removable insole
Test results
Minimus TR No