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Compared from 44 real runner reviews
HOKA Mafate 5 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Side by side from 44 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.
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A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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67 signal
12 reviews75 signal
32 reviewsIn short
Runners mostly find it very plush and comfortable for long trail days and ultras.
Runners praise the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 for plush cushioning, good grip and comfort on easy trails and long days.
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Specs
- Weight
- 332 g (11.7 oz), men's
- Stack height
- 45 mm heel / 37 mm forefoot
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 297 g (10.5 oz), men's
- Stack height
- 33 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
- Drop
- 4 mm
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