Here they are: New Balance’s second iteration of their minimalist collection, the NB Minimus.

Originally released in spring of 2011, the original Minimus models were a solid first attempt at a minimalist shoe by New Balance, but this new lineup looks amazing (especially if you’re a trail runner). The Dutch site frunning.eu got a preview just the other day. Here’s what they had to say:

• three models: Trail (MT00), Road (MR00), and Wellness
• all models have a reduced stack height (thinner midsole)
• all models are zero drop (much appreciated!)
• the outsoles of the Trail en Road models have separate pods
• only the pods that most need it have a longer lasting rubber compound
• the soles are made by Vibram
• no insoles
• very thin tongues
• the uppers are essentially a thin layer of mesh with enforcement only at critical areas
• all models are much lighter then previous versions (the Trail weighs ± 4.1 ounce)

And a video from New Balance:

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We’re excited, what do you think?

Images and video courtesy frunning.eu and New Balance.