New Balance - Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid Gore-Tex
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Last updated: Dec 25, 2025 Scoring
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"The roborock I have kicked and smashed with my foot so many times out of anger when it doesn't collaborate, and still he rocks 4-5 yrs later and no broken parts"
"they are extremely durable. ... I’ve got well over 1000 miles out of a pair and they still have grip and the uppers are in great shape"
"I've used them for 1500 miles of multi-day hiking with no issues!"
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"enough of a hiking shoe for class 5 tech terrain"
"Very good on rocky, technical terrain. ... Use: any trail up to marathon distance."
"My feet sweat so bad that my waterproof boots are soaked even in dry conditions so I prefer shoes that dry quickly inside and ventilate well to keep my feet from soaking. ... I did a 20 mile hike in NM that crossed the Gila river maybe 40 times and my Topo Traverse shoes were perfect because after the river section they had dried during the next 30 minutes of dry hiking."
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"the splay in the toes is naturally better with that wide toe box"
"My foot (as measured by Fleet Feet's scanners) is D width (women's wide) at the forefoot and my heels are really narrow so Topo's shape works well for me."
"I think I have a similar foot to you - front is wide due to bunions but the rest of my foot is regular width. I absolutely love my Topos"
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"Ran a 50k and never once bothered my feet."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
"They have a normal heel and midfoot, but the forefoot is very roomy. ... My feet haven't felt so good in years."
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"Grip was exceptional compared to the Xodus."
"grippy"
"super comfortable with plenty of grip"
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"Took them to Chamonix last year and they felt horrible - too much ground feel."
"Took them to Chamonix last year and they felt horrible - too much ground feel."
"High stack does mean they're not the most stable shoes. Not for unstable terrain."
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"High stack does mean they're not the most stable shoes. Not for unstable terrain."
"if your footwork gets sloppy(tired/lost focus) on cambered or rocky trail descent, it can deal ankle roll damage. ... i rolled twice already."
"I find the higher the stack leads to more rolling ankles. ... Shoes that have not worked for me: Brooks Cascadia, New Balance Hierro ... they have been directly correlated to rolled ankles for me"
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"the Hierro which is pretty much a lifestyle shoe with a tread and sucks for running."
"the Hierro which is pretty much a lifestyle shoe with a tread and sucks for running."
"more of a fast hike-I wouldn’t run in them"
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"I was really disappointed when just after half a year they started showing tears on the toebox and collar."
"had this guy in the gym who brought the same model to pieces in just 200 bc he punished them over blade-like granite ridges."
"the bottoms are too thin to protect my feet"
new balance hierro ftw (lowkey shocked to see it as high as 15)
r/trailrunning • The 25 most recommend trail runners on Reddit (in the past year as of Jul 2025) ->Came here to say this. I used mine for mixed road trail running all week and for walks around town. Very durable outsole
r/trailrunning • Looking for train running shoes that can be used for regular streetwear ->For affordable running shoes new balance Hierro are under appreciated. I put them through bearings and have had pairs hold up nearly to 1000 miles.
r/trailrunning • Shoe advice ->I find the higher the stack leads to more rolling ankles. Shoes that have not worked for me: Brooks Cascadia, New Balance Hierro Shoes that have worked for me: La Sportiva Bushido, Topo Terraventure. Also would like to find a more cushioned shoe but they have been directly correlated to rolled ankles for me and I'm sick of spending money on shoes for now. I'll see how far I can go in the Bushidos, I did a 50 miler in them and it was good, although I was definitely hurting at the end!! The more you do the more you adapt though!
r/trailrunning • Trail shoes for weak ankles ->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.
r/Ultramarathon • Wide fit trail shoe options ->New Balance Hierro comes as wide as 4E for men and 2E for women. Topo is also legit wide. I wear a women's D width and their wide shoes are TOO wide for me. That never happens with my hobbit feet 😂
r/trailrunning • Need help finding extra wide shoes ->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.
r/PacificCrestTrail • Trail Running Shoes Opinion ->Absolutely adored the OG-EUs. Also quite like this year's New Balance Hierros (I was a tester last summer).
r/trailrunning • Looking for wide fit trail runners. OG Saucony Xodus Ultra lovers, what have you switched to? ->Trail runners. New Balance Hierro I like a lot. If you have money, check out Norda
r/socalhiking • Hiking shoes/boots for SoCal Hikers ->I’m have wide feet and have had similar foot issues. I really like Merrell’s Moab Speed or standard Moab with an added Sueprfeet insole. They last a long time. But it depends on preference for a boot vs trail runner. Either way, Merrell makes good stuff for us wide footed people. I also have a lighter pair of New Balance Heiros that are a great, lighter option.
r/discgolf • Best Disc Golf Shoes?? ->Merrell Moabs are great. I’m currently wearing a pair of New Balance that were gifted to me; the Hierro trail runner; they’re also gortex and have vibram soles. They’re quite comfortable, breathable, grippy and light as a feather.
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