1
Asics Blazeblast
Asics
$160Score 86−1
Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 at:
- More cushioning (43 vs 12 mm heel stack)
%20skewX(-12)%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%20stroke%3D%22%23000000%22%20stroke-width%3D%228.5%22%20stroke-linecap%3D%22square%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M27%2059%20L37%2083%20L47%2059%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M77%2055%20L63.5%2055%20Q60%2055%2060%2058.5%20L60%2063.5%20Q60%2067%2063.5%2067%20L73.5%2067%20Q77%2067%2077%2070.5%20L77%2075.5%20Q77%2079%2073.5%2079%20L59%2079%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C%2Fg%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%3C%2Fmask%3E%0A%20%20%3C%2Fdefs%3E%0A%20%20%3Cg%20clip-path%3D%22url(%23tile)%22%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%22%20height%3D%22100%22%20fill%3D%22none%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%20%20%3Cpath%20d%3D%22M-34%20104%20L16%2055%20L50%2025%20L70%2047%20L81%2043%20L90%2043%20L140%20104%20Z%22%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20stroke%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20stroke-width%3D%228%22%20stroke-linejoin%3D%22round%22%20mask%3D%22url(%23vs)%22%2F%3E%0A%20%20%3C%2Fg%3E%0A%3C%2Fsvg%3E%0A){kind=small}
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
$160
The better pick if you want:
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
€159.95
The better pick if you want:
Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2· leads in 2
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
Compare features between INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
How INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.
| Pick a ground | Average | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 | 74 | ||||||
| New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 | 60 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.
Help the community by answering
Help the community by answering
Watch real-world YouTube reviews from content creators and the Trail Running community.
See the differences between INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 and New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 in a side-by-side slider comparison.
Answers based on product data and key differences.
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask anything about INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 and our AI will answer.
For value comparison: The INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 ($160) provides premium features compared to the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
Both came out in 2025.
Closest in price, with what each one does better.
Asics
Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 at:
INOV-8
Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 at:
Asics
Better than INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 at:
Compare INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2 or New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 with other top trail running shoes from brands such as INOV-8, New Balance and more.
