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We always hold our breath when an updated version of a shoe is released: Will it feel the same? worse? better? If you’ve been a long time fan, I hate to say it, but they decided to shake things up quite a bit with the New Balance Hierro v9.
I’m sure you can tell from looking at the New Balance Fresh Foam x Hierro v9 that there’s going to be a little more oomph feel underfoot. We don’t hate having a little extra cushion, especially after spending long hours on the trail; your feet may actually thank you.
Some shoes are very much in the love it or hate it category and this is one. While our tester wasn’t a fan, we heard from those who did enjoy it and those who agreed it just wasn’t what they hoped to find.
Keep reading to see what our team thought about the recently launched New Balance Hierro v9.
Who Is It Good For?
Who is New Balance Fresh Foam x Hierro v9 a good fit for? Let’s break it down by some common categories:
- Wide feet: more room in the toe box, and even comes in a wide and x-wide for a roomier fit
- Technical Trails: not ideal for super technical trails due to the lack of stability
- Long runs: extra cushioning will support you through lots of…
