New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7: the new 'alloy' takes the mountains

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March 24th 2022
3 min read

New Balance gives a twist to one of its star Trail models: New Balance Fresh Foam Iron v7. The North American firm's best-known mountain shoes have undergone a total transformation, becoming a new, lighter, more dynamic and versatile concept.

All the Fresh Foam Iron have undergone a total remodeling in 2022. With the new version Iron v6 We were already witnessing evolutions, but now, with the v7, a leap has been made that places it as one of the best sellers of the pomegranate tree. 365Rider Trail Running catalog.

Versatility in all areas

Weight reduction is the great evolution of New Balance Fresh Foam Iron v7. The reduction of 38 grams is plausible (359 g in 2020, they dropped to 339 g in 2021 and now, in 2022 we are going below the 300 grams), but this does not mean that we are dealing with a short distance shoe. Not at all.

As proof of this we see that the sole has been improved in all respects. Although it is true that it maintains the compound vibram, This has evolved to Vibram Mega Grip which has been designed to promote traction with less weight, maintaining its guarantees of durability and reliability. He tacked has undergone a radical change, with the distance between more widely spaced studs with a thickness of 4,5 mm. which improves traction up and down. This improves grip on wetter terrain. In addition, the new position of the studs prevents mud agglomerations.

Cushioning guarantee

New Balance maintains its technology Fresh Foam throughout the midsole. If something works, don't touch it, right? It is the firm's softest compound, but it does not give up the firmness required by the most radical descents or the highest rhythms.

El upper It has also been renovated from top to bottom. It maintains a resistant technical mesh, but just as breathable than in its last two versions, and they continue to place different materials, such as Toe Protect throughout the front part, providing durability, protection against scratches, preventing moisture from entering the interior with all that this means for the feet. The padded They are still very comfortable. Despite the reduction in materials, the level of support and protection At this strategic point of the shoe it is practically perfect.

Type of broker

So much so that we are witnessing a shoe that shows great performance at any distance, from the 10Km of the sprintrail to ultra-distance. They are very cushioned for those medium-high weight runners who face long runs, but the substantial weight reduction gives it that reactivity that lighter runners demand.