Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11

€144.95

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95

Quick verdict

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11

€144.95

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (88 vs 82)
A lighter option (34 g less)
More cushioning (42 vs 38 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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11· leads in 1

Grip

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
42 mmTop 4%
Lightness
340 g
306 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

€144.95

€159.95

2025

340 g

306 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Technical and varied trails

Trails and rugged terrain

Technical trail running, long distance and ultra trail races

Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure

Cushioning

8 mm

4 mm

38 mm

42 mm

30 mm

38 mm

Dual Mizuno Enerzy NXT (upper) and Mizuno Enerzy (lower) for cushioning & stability

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

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High, plush stack for long days on the trail

Grip & protection

Vibram Megagrip rubber with 5 mm traction lugs

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

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Toe Protect layer against rocks, roots and debris

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Broader, deeper lugs for grip on wet and dry terrain

Upper & fit

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Engineered mesh with protective overlays

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Gusseted tongue to keep out debris, traditional laces

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On the terrain

How Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 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
Mizuno Wave Mujin 11							59
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.

Mizuno Wave Mujin 1156

Cushioning36/40
Lightness3/35
Smooth roll17/25

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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Which offers better value: Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?

For value comparison: The Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 ($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 Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 or the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?

Both came out in 2025.

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INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87+5

Better than Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 at:

A higher overall score (87 vs 82)
A lighter option (98 g less)
A lower drop (0 vs 8 mm)

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Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$160Score 86+4

Better than Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 82)
A lighter option (88 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 38 mm heel stack)

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INOV-8 Trailtalon

INOV-8

$160Score 86+4

Better than Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 82)
A lighter option (64 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 or New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 with other top trail running shoes from brands such as Mizuno, 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

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11· leads in 1

Grip

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
38 mmTop 23%
42 mmTop 4%
Lightness
340 g
306 g
Grip
5 mmTop 13%
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
4 mm
Affordability
$160
$160

Pick a ground

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Mizuno Wave Mujin 11

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Mizuno Wave Mujin 11

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Quick verdict

Spec profile