New Balance Men's Fresh Foam Hierro V5 Trail Running Shoe

I've had NB Fresh Foam in the past and I think it's the best support and cushion. I bought the Hierro, specifically this V5 because of the Fresh Foam but also because of other design choices. The sole is a great 'multi-purpose' choice. It's good year round on all surfaces. I previously had a NB 1080. The Hierro is better for me because of the vibram sole and other design choices. The forefoot (or ball of my foot area) has more mid cushion then the 1080s so I feel less like I'm angled down towards my toes. The Fresh Foam midsole is built up more evenly across the entrie foot. The TPU coating (so a plastic coating) over a still breathable mesh outer fabirc material makes it more durable then the 1080s as well. The toe protect area is a huge plus for me too. It's really tough, solid and textured rubber. That's the part of the shoe that normally wears out first for me. So the Hierro V5 is an extremely comfortable, light shoe with durable enhancements over the 1080 series. I got the grey and blue color and it looks great. Over all, a well thought out shoe that just works. Use it for running, trail running, gym workouts or just where it for an all day walker, you won't be disappointed!

I'm sure the tail on the back of these shoes has a purpose, and I haven't taken the time to research what it is. I'm not using them to run through a forest or compete in some adventure race. I just like trail running shoes as an everyday sneaker in the pacific northwest. The tail thing is somewhat of an annoyance for driving, but I wouldn't subtract a star for that.These have been consistently comfortable enough that I may now be a convert after decades spent with Asics. Not only has the fit of Asics been so inconsistent in the last 3 or 4 generations of the Nimbus, but I recently had an unpleasant customer service experience after one of their shoes fell apart very quickly (it was a specialty field cleat, purchased on Amazon, and they didn't honor the warranty because they said Amazon was not an authorized retailer).Back to the NB's. They're ugly, for sure. No points there with the wife or friends, but they have more all-day comfort than my Nimbuses or either of the past 2 generations of Wave Runners (which I sometimes prefer to the Nimbuses). Best of all, 2E means 2E. So if other D-width shoes are just a tiny bit too narrow for your big man feat, these get the job done without being obscenely wide and sloppy.Oh, and since it's a huge pet peeve of mine when people on the internet can't seem to agree what a wide shoe means (e.g. I've seen people cheer for the amazing width of a shoe that ended up being like a vice clamp on my feet), I will specify that the widest measurement of my forefoot, taken with a calibrated digital caliper is exactly 101mm. My foot is exactly 11.125 inches long. The size 12 2E fits perfectly (where perfect = not super snug, but not unstably loose).

The Hierros are the best trail running shoes I’ve ever owned. I’m on my second pair and they are nearly perfect. The V5 Hierros are lightweight with excellent cushioning and a really comfortable fit. I put about 700 miles on my first pair before the cushioning broke down and they were still in great shape. There are 2 VERY MINOR issues with these shoes: 1. The lacing system is a little finicky and makes it hard to tighten them down in rough terrain. It distributes the tension across the shoes and works well but feels a little unfocused. 2. There’s a small heel flap that’s perfectly designed to throw mud at the back of your leg when it’s wet.Those are minor issues - BUY THESE SHOES. THEY ARE AMAZING!

Great shoe, and love the 5 mm Vibram lugs on the bottom. Only downside is the tail rudders. I mean I know they’re trail runners but come on, lose it NB. That said, this is my second pair and I removed the rudders myself via sharp scissors and a little sanding with a small rotary tool (i.e. Dremel).The shoe itself is form fitting, and not too plush and not too rigid, nice “balance” between the two.I have a chronic ankle injury and these help me get by. Not only are they often my daily wear, but I use them for basic hikes, maybe 6 miles or so, before I regret wearing something more substantial like a boot.Hope this helps!

I like one pair of shoes for most everything I do: walking, hiking, jogging. My feet, back, and hips don't do well if I change shoes with each activity. For this reason, I was hoping these shoes would make a good jack of all trades. So far, they're working great. They're really very comfortable, especially under foot. They're stable and fit well. My teenage kids thought they looked pretty retro as well (I agree : ). As a Jack of all trades, however, they are master of none. I wouldn't run a race in them. I wouldn't do more than an overnight, light hike trip. I might use them as a walking travel shoe. What I like is that I can wear them most of the time for all the different things I do. I don't have to keep changing shoes. All in all, I think they're great. As a trail running shoe, I would say that they're functional as long as you're not trying to win any races or do anything too extreme. The tongue, lacing system, laces, and weight all kind of add up against that. If you want to head out to the trail for a couple mile run in the morning, and then head back to town for coffee and to pick up a couple of things you need at the store, and then on to work for the day with an evening walk after dinner... you'll never have to take these off. As a bonus... at least one person in each of those settings will think your shoes look cool. As a great bonus, I don't think I'll need to buy another pair of shoes for at least a year. I think these will last a long time.

El diseño quizás es un poco agresivo y saturado; pero para correr son los mejores tenis que he tenido. De entrada a pesar de ser tenis de tela con algunas partes plásticas, se sienten MUY durables. Trae doble forro, soporte en el tobillo y en talón, soporte en el empeine y hasta casquillo en la punta por si te pisan o por si pateas algo duro por accidente. La parte baja de la suela se siente super rígida mientras que el Foam da un soporte muy bueno, especialmente en la parte media del pie. Los tenis tienen un ajuste flojo, pero sin que el pie se ande moviendo dentro del zapato. La suela se siente totalmente indestructible, les he metido unos 15km y no se nota NADA de desgaste, la textura sigue entera. Muy recomendable para lo que quieren tener un solo par de tenis para años enteros o los que quieren tener tenis de uso rudísimo. También tengo unos tenis 1080v10, y aunque los Hierro V5 pesen mucho más siguen siendo tan ligeros que el peso no debería ser ningún problema.Lo único malo que tengo que decir de estos tenis es que es horrible bajar escaleras con ellos porque tienes un excedente de talón de 5cm, pero para correr en la calle, en el pasto o en la montaña son lo mejor.

Benutze den Schuh überwiegend im Alltag und auch viel zum Wandern weil er einen guten GRIP hat. Eignet sich auch gut zum kurzen Sprint aus der kalten heraus.

dalla membrana in goretex mi aspettavo di meglio ma se non si inzuppano fanno il loro lavoro anche se su sentieri con molte asperità non aiutano nell equilibrio.

Einer der besten Laufschuhe die ich je gekauft habe. Top bei breitem Vorfuß.

Sujetan muy bien