Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v2 — Max-cushion trail cruiser — the More's soft slab on dirt.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 450 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Saucony Xodus ISO 3 | Saucony Xodus Ultra 4 | Nike ACG Mountain Fly 2 Low | Altra Experience Roam | Saucony Peregrine 16 GTX | Hoka Mafate Three2 | Adidas Terrex Soulstride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 290 g / 10.2 oz | 320 g / 11.3 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 285 g / 10.1 oz | 332 g / 11.7 oz | 310 g / 10.9 oz |
| Drop | 4 mm | 6 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 4 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 32 mm | 38 mm | 33 mm | 30 mm | 32 mm | 35 mm | 32 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Wide | Standard | Wide | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | Rock | — |
| Intended pace | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 9:00–12:30 /mi | 9:00–13:00 /mi | 9:30–13:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run | Trail, Long run | Trail, Daily, Recovery | Trail | Trail | Trail, Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~450 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~400 mi | ~450 mi | ~450 mi |
| Price | $150 | $160 | $150 | $150 | $170 | $200 | $120 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5.