New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8
Limited Data$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$154.95
tldr; Cushioned trail shoe for long distances. Great grip and comfort, though some find the fit narrow in toe box.
$154.95 on AmazonSentiment Breakdown
14%Positive
Positive
14%Neutral
72%Negative
14%Based on 28 Reddit opinions
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Key Features
- Fresh Foam X midsole foam with approximately 40% bio-based content delivers our most cushioned Fresh Foam experience for incredible comfort. Bio-based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce our carbon footprint.
- Vibram Eco-Step Natural Outsole provides superior grip and is made by more than 90% petroleum-free ingredients. Vibram is a registered trademark of VIBRAM S.p.A All rights reserved.
- Micro-Traction Lug by Vibram. Vibram is a registered trademark of VIBRAM S.p.A All rights reserved.
- Upper features a breathable yet protected construction
- 💰 Price point criticized as too high
Sentiment Over Time
Historical Price Data
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8
All-time low: $89.99(2025-06)
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8
Top Criticism
+4 pts“The Speedgoat (5 and 6) have much more wet/ mud grip than the Hierro. The Hierro is aimed at road to trail so more running from your door and along canal paths and hard packed trails. Speedgoat is definitely aimed more at trails. The Catamount is good but less comfortable and the Challenger is waterproof so great in the winter but not that comfortable. My go to is always the Speedgoat. Just got the 6 last month.”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8 worth buying?
Cushioned trail shoe for long distances. Great grip and comfort, though some find the fit narrow in toe box.
What do Redditors love about the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8?
Redditors highlight: 💰 Price point criticized as too high.
What are the downsides of the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8?
Some criticisms include: "I find my feet slide around in the hierros. I got a pair of Superfeet trail insoles that help lock the heels in and gives me better grip for my feet...."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v8 has 28) tend to have more reliable scores.
28 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026