Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low

€160

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95

Quick verdict

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low

€160

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (6 g less)

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (88 vs 73)
More cushioning (42 vs 34 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)

Spec profile

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…).

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Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low· leads in 1

Lightness

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
42 mmTop 4%
Lightness
300 g
306 g
Grip
No data
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

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Essentials

€160

€159.95

2026

2025

300 g

306 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

varied mountain terrain, demanding climbs, irregular descents

Trails and rugged terrain

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Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure

Cushioning

8 mm

4 mm

34 mm

42 mm

26 mm

38 mm

Mammut CORE Plus foam with high rebound

Dual-density Fresh Foam X: plush top layer for comfort, firmer bottom layer for stability

Cushioned and protective ride with A5 flex index

High, plush stack for long days on the trail

Grip & protection

Mammut Swiss Design rubber outsole

Vibram® Megagrip with 4.5 mm Traction Lugs™ and micro-traction details

360° TPU abrasion-resistant coating against rocks and debris

Toe Protect layer against rocks, roots and debris

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Broader, deeper lugs for grip on wet and dry terrain

Upper & fit

Technical mesh with textile lining and PFC-free DWR

Engineered mesh with protective overlays

Ortholite® 5 mm sockliner

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Gusseted tongue to keep out debris, traditional laces

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On the terrain

How Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low 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
Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low							52
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9							60

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low67

Cushioning29/40
Lightness13/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v973

Cushioning40/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll21/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?

For value comparison: The Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low ($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.

Which is newer, the Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low or the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?

The Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low is newer: it came out in 2026, and the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 in 2025.

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Better than Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 73)
A lighter option (58 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 8 mm)

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Better than Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 73)
A lighter option (48 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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A higher overall score (86 vs 73)
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A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Compare Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low or New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 with other top trail running shoes from brands such as Mammut, New Balance and more.

Shoes

Spec profile

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

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low· leads in 1

Lightness

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 1

Cushioning

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
42 mmTop 4%
Lightness
300 g
306 g
Grip
No data
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mammut Aenergy Trail All Mountain Low

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Quick verdict

Spec profile