New Balance - Fresh Foam More Trail v2

Hey everyone, I've been running for about 8 years now and have gone through lots of shoes in that time but I still don't feel like I've found a perfect shoe for me, so I am here seeking advice. For context, I am 6'1"(186cm) and \~205 lbs(93kg) and I have really wide feet with high arches. I've run in a mix of trail and road shoes between Asics, Saucony, Hoka, and New Balance, and most recently, Atreyu. Out of these, my favorites have been Hoka Speedgoat 2 & 3 and the New Balance Fresh Foam More Trail v2 because of their comfort and durability. I like a higher stack height to help soften the heavier strike I have from being a relatively larger frame. Additionally, I tend to break/tear most of my shoes in the exact same way on the medial/interior side of the forefoot where the upper meets the midsole. I suspect this has something to do with my wide feet, but it still happens in wider shoes or when I order shoes in wide sizing. However, in some shoes this happens after 500-600mi (Speedgoat 2) or only after 100mi (Speedgoat 5 be damned). Also, for those of you wondering: Yes, the Speedgoats are quite narrow and they're somehow my favorite shoe, usually this requires a not-so-pleasant 50mi break-in period. I am looking for a trail shoe with decent/high stack height, the best durability possible (500mi+), and catering to wide feet. Ideally, I would also like good wet-surface grip since I live somewhere very rainy. I am mostly familiar with the big running shoe brands (Nike, Saucony, Asics, New Balance, Hoka, Brooks, etc.) but I know almost nothing about more niche/new trail shoe brands (e.g. Salomon, Topo, Altra, North Face, NNormal, Norda, La Sportiva, etc.....). Any input would be appreciated!

My foot is built a lot like yours. I loved the Altras, until the Lone Peak 6, and I switched to Topos, but am getting blisters in the midfoot. I say all this to say, the Fresh Foams killed my feet. I ran in them for a week, had to basically take 2 weeks off, and never wore them again (except to mow the grass). I honestly have not found a trail runner that works that well for me. The Asics Gel Nimbus 26 is my ideal shoe for road, but trail chews those up FAST. Like you, I'm curious about the Mount to Coast but haven't pulled the trigger. Someone let me test out some Asics Gel Ventures. They are solid. I'm hesitant to recommend them because I've only worn them for about 20 miles so far, and after 20 miles I loved my Topos. However, the Ventures may be worth checking out.

Do not do this with plantar fasciitis. Get a shoe with a high stack like the hola speedgoats or the NB fresh foam. PF is not something to mess around with because it will end your hike in a way that nothing else can by making every step agony.

New balance makes some 4e trail runners . I have used the fresh foam more trail version though I don’t see that available now, not sure if it’s coming back. I haven’t tried the hierro, but if the fresh foam more doesn’t come back in the next few months that’s what I will try. I haven’t found the Alta’s wide enough for me. I’ve had little luck with any kind runners, trail or road if a 4e version isnt available.

I've had my New Balance Fresh Foam shoes for over four years, and they're still holding up well. There's some wear but no tears, and I've had no issues despite using them for hiking, trail running, and daily street walking. I know this is subjective, but I've never had problems with Gore-Tex shoes, even in hot climates (30C/86F, 80% humidity). I prefer them because the area I live in is often wet. I also wear Darn Tough wool socks.