New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 GTX
Truthfully, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 GTX was a late addition to my list of waterproof shoes to test. Why? Because I found pairs available at Marshalls for a discounted price of $59.99!
These are GTX aka Gore-Tex and essentially look very similar to the Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid Gore-Tex but in a low top form. The Vibram Megagrip outsole is there along with the odd outsole outcropping in the rear.
The “no can help” factors are the color way and size. Marshalls only had half sizes of this Hierro model, all in the blacktop/neon dragonfly color way. I actually don’t mind the color way, but it does present that hiking shoe vibe.
Since no size 10 was available, I went with a size 10.5, and that may not have been a bad choice. Yes, the shoe feels slightly long with space in the toe box, but I also don’t feel the side-to-side squeeze as with the size 10 Hierro Mid. I still would replace the insole, and if still too long, I think a pair of Merino wool socks might make up any difference.
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- New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v7 GTX
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- Gore-Tex
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- GORE-TEX
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- I like the tongue tag
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- Same Vibram Megagrip
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- Only $59.99
The Hierro v7 GTX has a lot in common with the Hierro Mid.
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- Same Vibram Megagrip?
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- Same extra outsole
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- Low versus mid
The verdict: a very strong contender offering the features and look that I’m going for and at a very affordable price. The fit could be better.