I am constantly on the go.
Walking, hopping, skipping, jumping, but for the most part running (sometimes out of patience) and usually after a fast and feisty two year old or precocious six year old.
Motherhood certainly has me on my feet often and that includes my other day-to-day activities like running to the store to pick up a few items, heading to the spa to get a quick manicure in or facial (if I’m lucky!) or even just hitting my local Chapters for a tea and browsing.
I will admit this to you all: I am usually not the runners type of gal.
I believe Victoria Beckham said it best: “I can’t concentrate in flat shoes.”
Well, unless they’re super cute ballet flats, to which I have grown accustom to over the past few years with children.
Let’s not get it mistaken — I still pride myself in the ability to walk miles with a stroller in heels. Perhaps not stiletto’s, but still quite impressive right?
Yes, my friends. I love my heels and I just cannot part with them. They have become part of my lifestyle.
And the thought of being in runners often did make me cringe at one point. I thought they were best left at the gym where they should be.
That was until I was introduced to New Balance’s Minimus Collection.

Vibrant, girly (they have different colours available), light-weight yet still tough enough for the road and very comfortable! I honestly feel like I’m bare-foot at times.
These shoes (despite the awkward toe design) fit like a glove and true to my shoe size.
I have been doing a lot of running and with older brands, I found some discomfort in my feet afterwards.
These shoes offer great traction and support — I’ve never had better arch support until I started wearing my New Balance shoes!
More features:
- Synthetic-and-mesh
- Vibram sole
- 4mm heel-to-toe drop
- No-sew application
- Antimicrobial treatment to reduce odor
- Vibram® outsole (Vibram® outsole provides maximum surface contact and multi-directional traction)
- Weight: 5.0 oz (146g)
- Stability and protection are offered with a minimal drop for a barefoot experience and good form training.
To learn more about the New Balance Minimus Collection and their other selection of shoes for Men and Women, visit them online at http://www.newbalance.ca.
What a motivation to keep running towards my fitness and health goals than with a good pair of shoes?
Am I right, stylish ladies and gents?
I am still working on boosting my fitness regime but I am more motivated than ever.
A step at a time, right?
“Believe that you can run farther or faster. Believe that you’re young enough, old enough, strong enough, and so on to accomplish everything you want to do. Don’t let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.”
~ John Bingham, running speaker and writer
I have been lost when it comes to finding a good shoe. I wear runners most of the time as heels for me are just not practical. I buy a shoe to last so I search mainly for leather. Tennis shoes were my go to wearable when my kids were little. They were cheap , machine washable and came in assorted colors. I also have my Adidas my first pair lasted 20 years. My husband bought me another pair last Christmas so I am expecting another 20 years lol.I wasn’t too crazy about their choice of white for me (nurse like )but they are comfortable! I am not much for bright colored shoes but maybe New Balance has solid or toned down shades I might like. I need good arch support and I would like a lighter shoe my darling Adidas are heavy.
Just got my first ever pair of New Balance this week and already love them as well!! I would normally just buy nike but decided to try something different, I had also read some great reviews so decided to go for it and I’m glad I did.
I love New Balance runners, I have been buying them for over 20 years. I like that they make a D width and I can go in and walk out wearing a new pair of runners. That do not give me blisters. Great for being on my feet all day at work.
I love to run so I have to try these shoes!
How are they holding up now that you’ve had a time to wear them?
They look nice and lightweight I like that.
They feel just like when I first slipped my feet into them – comfortable and like walking on air!
Sometimes I forget that these shoes are meant for running/walking because I feel like I have slippers on.
Those shoes look wicked cool! I have heard of New Balance before but haven’t had the chance to check them out, I think I need to do some shopping!
Melinda – honestly one of my favourites! I’m really happy with them.
These look like great shoes 🙂
These look like very nice runners, your review was awesome and it’s great to hear that it’s like your not even wearing them, that right there is a bonus!!
I’ve never tried New Balance Runners before but I’ve heard they are very good. I’m due for a new pair soon and I will be checking them out.