Great shoes for running on rugged trails
924043
Great shoes for running on rugged trails.  The toe box is narrower than other shoes I have used in the Minimus line, but I have not had a problem with it.
4831291
I bought these shoes to use for light trail hiking in the German alps.  These shoes have a great fit and I didn't even need new inserts right out of the box.  I wear these daily for walking my dog on the trails and they fit very well (but had to order 1 size up from what I normally wear).  They also work very well in heavy rain and wet conditions.  I have a pair of Asics Gel-venture 3 shoes that I bought less than a year ago for the same purpose.  Those shoes are no where nearly as well constructed and already have been relegated to my junk shoe collection.  Probably order another pair of these for when the current pair wears out.  However they are holding up to several miles daily in mixed conditions of pavement, rock, sand and grass.  I think they are great and would recommend them to anyone.
3543287
Great traction on these shoes. Good for trail hiking or running. I like the speed lacing, though the lace ends up being a little long; you just have to tuck it under the laces or through the loop on the tongue. These shoes have a moderate amount of cushion and I don't really feel sharp rocks coming up through the soles. The last has a good balance between flexibility and stiffness to give the right amount of support and protection from the trail.
4257489
I bought these for my son. He is really rough on shoes and these seem to be pretty durable. The New Balance trail shoe has really thick soles that makes for a comfy fit and looks like it is high quality. It is true to his size has well, says it fits very comfortable even when he has ran all day.
39882
These are light, good fitting trail shoes. I recently bought them and have taken them out for a few runs already. They feel light when running. Traction is solid- haven't slipped on rocks, sand/dirt or steep surfaces. .I have ran on wet surfaces without any slipping. I have not used the rock plate on more rugged surfaces yet. I have not tried the gaiter attachment yet, but I like this feature and will use it upcoming.  I usually get calf soreness when doing longer runs, but haven't had any yet with these. They do have a nice wide toe box  needed for off road surfaces and hills for more toe room. They feel good on asphalt as well since I do combo runs with road and trail. The heel fits well -I have a narrow foot. The midfoot seems just a tad wide for my preference, but it doesn't feel uncomfortable by any means. I am a forefoot striker, and the cushion feels about right- not too soft, but not rigid either. They give good response to the ground without being too rough.  I haven't had any moisture problems as of yet, but haven't been in heavy mud or puddles. I would recommend them for short, medium, and long trail runs or hikes for people wanting zero drop, minimalist feel, with lots of toe room.
4317169
Most of my trail shoes have started to come apart within the first 10 runs (Yes, I can be a bit rough on them).  These shoes are still solid and have been on several trails throughout Utah.  They are great on all dirt and muddy trails.

My feet were a bit sore after running, hiking, and backpacking on extended trips where there were many rocky trail sections, but this was expected.  I have been up Mt. Timpanogos three times ([...] with the shoes.

Some of the terrain I have gone over has been pretty steep.  I have covered several icy snow fields.  I have been pretty satisfied with traction in this situations.  I have also noticed the tread does not hold in mud so you get the same level of traction on every step.

My feet are narrow with low arches.  I weigh about 175 lbs. I am not seeing any strange wear patterns and it looks like I will be using them for another six months minimum.

Great shoe, I will buy again.

The only reason I didn't give 5 starts is I had expected a bit more protection for rocky terrain.
1823811
I love these shoes for working out and doing short distances. They super comfortable and light but still let you "feel" the ground. I've also used them out on some pretty gnarly trails and they handle rocks and roots well.
2201846
I have worn the Merrell trail gloves for running and lifting since 2011.  I love those shoes.  I decided to buy these because the only place I can run for the next year is a very course gravel/hard pack road.  My feet were getting bruised in the trail gloves.  I bought these to help me handle this rough surface.  At first I didn't think I would like them because they felt very structured compared to the trail gloves.  Once I got chance to run in them though I changed my mind.  They felt almost as natural as the trail gloves but provided substantial protection for my feet.  These will not replace my trail gloves but they will maintain a place in my kit for rough terrain.
1594848
This is a great shoe. It is wide, particularly in the midfoot (which I need, and many shoes do not have) and it is built with materials, that at least upon inspection, look like they will hold up well over the course of many, many trail runs. It is not flimsy in any way, nor is it as light as some ultralight trails shoes - but, I'd expect it to last longer. Traction is solid on the bottom. My first runs were a joy on trails, and not much fun on pavement. The lugs are big and deep - particularly good in soft, wet or loose conditions. However, on pavement or really hard packed dirt roads, they squirm a bit (in their defense, they are not intended for roads). My only complaint about the shoes in using them for their intended purpose is that rocks can punch through the soles pretty easily if you don't watch foot placement. I bruised the bottom of my foot on the first run in them. I attribute that to my own fault as well, but these are probably not the perfect shoes for super rocky, sharp terrain.
3524371
I bought these before going on a trail running/ hiking vacation through some pretty rough and rugged trails in Arizona! Other people I was with were wearing basic tennis shoes and multiple times they lost traction and slid down an incline or they slipped and fell on the fine rock/ sandy earth. I had these bad boys on and I did not slip or fall once. Very comfortable for off road running, but I would not recommend them for daily walking shoes or on hard paved surfaces. They are not as comfortable and I use these solely for hiking and running on non paved trails.
4870299
Very comfortable trail hiking, running shoes.. They seem to get beat up quick though.. Although trail running is hard on shoes
484630
Just took these out for an inaugural run.  Adequate on pavement (but not road shoes), great on gravel, and fantastic on loose rocks and rough single track.  The support is great with solid heel retention and and no hot-spots (only have 6mi on them so far).  More than adequate protection from sharp rocks without sacrificing any needed flex.  These are the best trail runners I've ever tried.
3472677
These shoes have excellent grip and fit as expected.  Have only done 2 trail runs so far while wearing them but already love them.
3374161
These are the best trail running shoes I bought in the last ten years. They last very long and the cushioning brakes less down than any other running shoe I had before.
1938109
This shoe is great for trail running. I mainly bought it for Spartan Races so they see some serious mud and water. I ran 3 Spartans in one weekend in them (4 miles, 8 miles, and 13 miles) plus another 8 miler and they clean up fairly well and have not shown any signs of wear. Traction is great on natural surfaces however, anything that is constructed from wood or metal can be a bit more slippery.

There is one big drawback to this shoe for running down hills if the shoe gets very wet. The normally comfortable insole will creep forward and bunch up under your toes. If you're racing it takes too long to fix. However, I've also put 50 or so miles of very steep, dry trail running in with no problem, so I think this issue is limited to wet conditions. I was told by one of the MANY other Spartan racers that I saw wearing these shoes that this shoe is notorious for this issue and a stiffer, aftermarket insole fixes this problem right up. I haven't tried that yet but plan to in the future.
3632127
These shoes are really great and fit as expected. I took them on a 3 day hike in somewhat wet terrains and they held up amazingly as well as using them regularly for running
2466734
This is the best pair of shoes for trail running as some reviewers mentioned.  Used it for my spartan race and I could grip so much better and it was simply awesome.  I love it.