Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v10 — Cushioned trail cruiser with Vibram Megagrip and a roomy fit.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 425 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Koa ST | Saucony Peregrine 16(2026) | Altra Experience Roam | Nike Terra Kiger 10 | Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX | Salomon Genesis 2 | Nike Wildhorse 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 265 g / 9.3 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 270 g / 9.5 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz |
| Drop | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 30 mm | 32 mm | 30 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 34 mm | 35 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | — | Rock |
| Intended pace | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:30–13:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Trail | Trail, Tempo | Trail, Daily, Recovery | Trail, Tempo | Trail | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $130 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $170 | $150 | $140 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.