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new balance minimus trail 10v1 impressions?

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Optimistic · · New Paltz · Joined Aug 2007 · Points: 450

Mostly just curious as to how it does with climbing/scrambling.  It's very light and looks very packable, but typically running shoes are not much fun to climb in!

Dan Gozdz · · Louisville, CO · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 1

I've got 2 pairs and I lead a sport 5.6 and 5.7 in them while being a comfortable 5.10+ leader. I wouldn't recommend them for actually climbing in but I find them great for the approaches. Almost as comfy as my FiveFingers but a bit better if there's still some snow patches.

edit: They smear ok, but the edging is absolutely terrible. Jamming would likely tear the top apart pretty quickly.

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