New Balance Fresh X Hierro

Daily trainer · Neutral · Trail · Medium/Narrow/Wide

New Balance Fresh X Hierro

/ 5

Below average

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

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56/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

56

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A neutral trail trainer built for everyday off-road miles.
  • Performance per dollar ranks mid-pack among all categories.

Cons

  • Underfoot cushioning feels thin and firm versus rival trail shoes.
  • Long days out may feel harsher than in comparable trainers.
  • Upper and outsole may wear out sooner than alternatives.

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Compared to other shoes

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New Balance Fresh X Hierro
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Fresh X Hierro
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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.6 oz M
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Stack
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37/32mm
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Drop
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5mm
7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$155
$200
Best price
$99.88
$79.88 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (5%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (2%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (43%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Average (52%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Very good (87%)
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