I had recently been reading a bit on how barefoot running/exercising is extremely beneficial for your feet and legs and thought I should finally try it. New Balance has always been a great brand and didn't disappoint.
  These shoes are not narrow whatsoever, they allow your upper foot and toes to spread out a lot more like they should. They really are minimal and light as you would expect. No inner added sole even in the shoe. I wear these for cross-training as well, especially with plyometrics and leg days, because they really help with feeling the ground beneath you, spreading your feet (like I mentioned before), and building overall better feet.
  I also took them for a multi-terrain run and they performed great, just watch out for big or pointy rocks because you will feel it through the sole! There is only one gripe I have, but it is very minimal and I hve alreadyresoled the problem. The brim at the rear around my achilles was sewn different then the right and caused a slight tightness in which rubbed and gave me a blister. Although I had no problem with the right, so I am sure it was just a small manufacturing difference. With that I still give them 5 stars and recommend these shoes to anyone.