is or poll out of balance! what are you running in that’s not on the poll? (that is, what NB shoe is not on the poll that YOU are running in; that YOU would check if there was radio button next to it).
I can’t see the poll from my phone but I am in almost retro 860 v4’s.
I really like them but supplies seem to have dried up in my size now … 
Adidas ultra boost st are looking very tempting …
WD 
860 is on the poll.
oh, and why can’t you see it on your phone? have you scrolled down?
Already answered the 1500 for a light weight trainer/racer but would like to have the 890v4 back. Went through 5-6 pairs as an everyday trainer or racer during longer trail races.
The 890 got sucked up into the Fresh Foam series. And, well, the 1080 does a damn good job of providing that ride/weight balance in a nicer overall package (read: more forefoot cushioning!)
I still rue the day they killed the 870. Alas, the 1500 comes damn close.
I did not find a pair of the 890’s that I did not like, wish NB did not discontinue them. The NB help line tells me that the Vanzee is their replacement, but I am not sure that I like them as much. I would wear the 890’s until there was not any black left on the bottoms and all that was left was the foam.
Well, I could use some New Balance Help from anyone who has more experience. I’ve finally reached the end of my last pair of MR00 (minimus road, zero drop). I loved these shoes, but they are discontinued completely. I’ve tried the MT10 (trail version, 4mm drop) and never loved them. More because of the grippy/textured sole and awkward reinforced upper than the 4m drop. I’ve also tried a pair of Vivobarefoot Stealth (zero drop) but have found them too harsh in the sole. I can also rule out Merrell (Bare Access) as the arch is way too tall for my foot. My one other big limitation is I have a significantly wide toe box (I wear an 8.5 2E in the NB and they fit well). Most shoes are far too narrow in the forefoot for me.
Anyone have suggestions for a MR00 replacement? Are the Minimus Trainers (MX20 v5 or v6) my best bet? Or the 200 trainer? Or something else?
Any help anyone could offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!
oops. My shoe was there.
I used just about every version of the 890 and loved them all. Once I saw they were being discontinued I bought 6 pairs of them (I’ve never done that before). I have just one pair in a box left.
Well, I could use some New Balance Help from anyone who has more experience. I’ve finally reached the end of my last pair of MR00 (minimus road, zero drop). I loved these shoes, but they are discontinued completely. I’ve tried the MT10 (trail version, 4mm drop) and never loved them. More because of the grippy/textured sole and awkward reinforced upper than the 4m drop. I’ve also tried a pair of Vivobarefoot Stealth (zero drop) but have found them too harsh in the sole. I can also rule out Merrell (Bare Access) as the arch is way too tall for my foot. My one other big limitation is I have a significantly wide toe box (I wear an 8.5 2E in the NB and they fit well). Most shoes are far too narrow in the forefoot for me.
Anyone have suggestions for a MR00 replacement? Are the Minimus Trainers (MX20 v5 or v6) my best bet? Or the 200 trainer? Or something else?
Any help anyone could offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Check out either the Topo ST-2, or possibly something from Altra like The ONE. The Bare Access does have a ridiculous arch in it, I ran in version 2 and 3, but hated the version 4. It’s too bad Merrell doesn’t make the old RoadGlove 2’s anymore - they were my favorite in the series but not made anymore. Merrell does have the VaporGlove, but it’s pretty minimal if that’s your thing.
Switch from NB Minimus zero (9.5 2E) to Altra One 2.5 size 10. They are zero drop with very wide toe box. So far so good, a bit cushy though.
I never see the polls on my phone.
Edit: I realize now that the poll is only visible on the front page when I’m on my phone, and not in the forum.
As others have mentioned…make your way on over to the Altra showroom and pick up either the Intuition or One. It’s as close as you’re going to get.
The MR00 went away because…well…once we figured out ways to still maintain cushion and low-offset without creating an unstable platform…nobody wanted minimal anymore!
Well, I could use some New Balance Help from anyone who has more experience. I’ve finally reached the end of my last pair of MR00 (minimus road, zero drop). I loved these shoes, but they are discontinued completely. I’ve tried the MT10 (trail version, 4mm drop) and never loved them. More because of the grippy/textured sole and awkward reinforced upper than the 4m drop. I’ve also tried a pair of Vivobarefoot Stealth (zero drop) but have found them too harsh in the sole. I can also rule out Merrell (Bare Access) as the arch is way too tall for my foot. My one other big limitation is I have a significantly wide toe box (I wear an 8.5 2E in the NB and they fit well). Most shoes are far too narrow in the forefoot for me.
Anyone have suggestions for a MR00 replacement? Are the Minimus Trainers (MX20 v5 or v6) my best bet? Or the 200 trainer? Or something else?
Any help anyone could offer would be much appreciated. Thanks!
I’m with you, I loved those shoes and my last pair is just about dead. I keep them around for use on the treadmill but that’s about it. NB did bring back the original Minimus Trail version which is zero drop, but it has an aggressive outsole like the MT10. Personally I find the combination of lugged outsole and lack of cushioning make it unusable on the road but maybe it will work for you. Also, I’ve never worn them but I always thought the Skora Phase would be a good replacement.
I appreciate the Altra recommendations, but I really like the low stack and minimal (but still just there) padding of the MR00. I run pretty low mileage (20-25/wk in 5mi runs), and I’ve quite literally never had a running related injury, so I don’t see the need for increased padding or stack.
For perspective, I’m originally a cyclist and am one of those weirdos who have been riding fixed gear for 15+ years because I enjoy the connected feel to the bike/road. I want my running to feel like that too and its one of the aspects I liked about the MR00 over any other shoe I’ve tried.
Altra - zero drop. Same as your MR00s.
The One/Intuition, or a Topo (but that’s going to have a weird arch feel in it), is as close as you’re going to get.
I’ll take a look at the Skora. If it has just a bit of foam in the sole, like the MR00, and it fits as wide in the toe-box, that might be a viable replacement. I think the problem with the Vivobarefoot is the sole is just a solid sheet of formed rubber, so it strikes the road quite hard. Thanks for the tip.
I REALLY miss the 890s…
Now I wear the Vazee line, which unfortunately does not come in 4E width.
Currently rotating through an old pair of 890s, Vazee Pace, and the 2090
I see a lot of folks missing the old 890’s. The new 1080 is far better IMO in that it is just as light, is a true 4E which I require(forefoot in 890 seemed narrow even with 4E), and seems to last longer in my contact areas. My wish would be a for a racer/flat from NB in a 4E all the way to my 14. I have some really old RC550’s that were great for 5ks and sprint tris.