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  2. New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs Saucony Ride TR3

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs Saucony Ride TR3

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95
Saucony Ride TR3

Saucony Ride TR3

$160

Quick verdict

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
  • More cushioning (42 vs 37 mm heel stack)
  • A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3.5 mm)

Saucony Ride TR3

$160

The better pick if you want:

  • A lighter option (23 g less)
SpecsReview7Alternatives5

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

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Saucony Ride TR3· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    42 mmTop 4%
    37 mmTop 29%
  • Lightness

    306 g
    283 gTop 43%
  • Grip

    4.5 mmTop 25%
    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    4 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $160
    $160

Technical Specifications

Compare features between New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs Saucony Ride TR3

Best value in this comparison
Feature
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9€159.95Saucony Ride TR3$160

Essentials

€159.95
$160
2025
2026
306 g
283 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trails and rugged terrain
roads, fireroads and technical singletrack
Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure
Daily training from the door to the trail

Cushioning

4 mm
8 mm
42 mm
37 mm
38 mm
29 mm
Dual-density Fresh Foam X: plush top layer for comfort, firmer bottom layer for stability
Full-length PWRRUN+ midsole for a light, springy feel
High, plush stack for long days on the trail
Soft, springy daily-trainer cushioning

Grip & protection

Vibram® Megagrip with 4.5 mm Traction Lugs™ and micro-traction details
PWRTRAC rubber outsole with 3.5 mm lugs
Toe Protect layer against rocks, roots and debris
Reinforced high-abrasion zones
Broader, deeper lugs for grip on wet and dry terrain
3.5 mm lugs for dirt and technical terrain

Upper & fit

Engineered mesh with protective overlays
Breathable high-tenacity mesh with lightweight protection in high-abrasion zones
—
Removable sockliner
Gusseted tongue to keep out debris, traditional laces
Traditional lacing with a neutral trainer fit
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On the terrain

How New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs Saucony Ride TR3 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 groundAverage
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v960
Saucony Ride TR350

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v973
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness12/35
  • Smooth roll21/25
Saucony Ride TR378
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness18/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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

New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

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Video Reviews

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

Saucony Ride TR3

Visual Comparison

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Saucony Ride TR3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 vs Saucony Ride TR3?

For value comparison: The New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 ($160) provides premium features compared to the Saucony Ride TR3 ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 or the Saucony Ride TR3?

The Saucony Ride TR3 is newer: it came out in 2026, and the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 in 2025.

Looking for alternatives to New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?

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1INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87−1

Better than New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 at:

  • A lighter option (64 g less)
  • A lower drop (0 vs 4 mm)
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2Asics Blazeblast
Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$160Score 86−2

Better than New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 at:

  • A lighter option (54 g less)
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3INOV-8 Trailtalon
INOV-8 Trailtalon

INOV-8

$160Score 86−2

Better than New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 at:

  • A lighter option (30 g less)
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