I bought the original minimus trail shoes (black/gray and yellow MT10's). Loved and still love them.

I was expecting a similar experience, except with more rock protection. However, the 1010's are closer to a normal shoe than the original MT10's. The originals were closer to a tight fitting slipper.

I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing; just not what I expected.

All that being said, the new MT1010's are very comfortable and more stylish than the old ones. They are still extremely light and flexible. I haven't been working out hard core in them yet, so I will have to report back later on how they hold up. The MT10's did very well in this category (one year of crossfit + 3 times through the washer and dryer + multiple hikes in mud, rock and loose gravel). Also, the rock plate doesn't even feel like it is there and I have stepped on rocks and pebbles in the new shoes and the plate helps a TON compared to the old MT10's.