This New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Sizing Guide uses direct comparison photos where I put my Fresh Foam Hierro shoes next to other popular shoes so you can see the difference in sizing. I will also discuss things like weight, width, flexibility, heel drop, and sole height. After trying these shoes, do New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes run big or small?
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes fit true to size for most people. They have a fit that is very comparable to other types of athletic running shoes. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit comfortably. In the article below I have side-by-side photos comparing New Balance Hierro sizing to the sizing of other popular shoes.
As I mentioned above, the sizing of New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes is very comparable to other popular running shoes. For example, here are my New Balance Hierro sizing (on the right) compared to Air Jordan 1 sizing:
And here is my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro compared to Nike Air Max:
Let’s start this New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Sizing Guide by looking at other direct side-by-side comparison photos of my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes compared to other popular shoes. Then let’s discuss how other design specs of this shoe differ from other options.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Sizing Photos
All photos below use a size 12 men’s shoe. The exact version used for these sizing photos is the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v7.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro On My Foot
To give you an idea how the FF Hierro responds on a foot, here I am wearing mine:
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs Nike Zoom Winflo Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Asics Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Adidas Cloudfoam Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Adidas 2k Boost Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs 1080 Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Brooks Adrenaline Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Nike Air Max Excee Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Crocs Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Under Armour HOVR Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs Rebel Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs 1300 Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs 880 Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro vs Skechers Go Walk Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs 860 Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs Propel Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (right) vs Fresh Foam More Sizing
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro (left) vs Fresh Foam Arishi Sizing
Do New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes Run Big or Small?
As we have discussed throughout, when I compared the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro to other popular types of athletic and casual shoes, I found both the length and the width of the shoe to fit true to size.
To read more about sizing, visit my my New Balance Size Tutorial.
Do New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes Fit Wide or Narrow?
In my experience, New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes do not fit too wide or too narrow. Overall, the toe box area is average width.
To get a better idea of how wide these shoes are, below is the width of my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes in standard width compared to the Nike Air Monarch 4E (which is a popular extra wide shoe):
Below is a photo of me measuring the width of the outsole on my Fresh Foam Hierro men’s size 12 shoes:
These New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro width measurements are very standard compared to other types of athletic shoes.
How Much Do New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes Weigh?
My size 12 men’s New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes weigh 0.74 pounds per shoe.
Recently I tried over 30 different types of New Balance shoes. Click here to see how the weight of the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes compares to other New Balance shoes.
Are New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes Breathable?
Yes, the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes are breathable. Here is a close-up look at the breathable material on my FF Hierro shoes:
However, it should be noted that these shoes are not as breathable as other types of New Balance running shoes. For example, here I am holding my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes up to the light:
There isn’t any light passing through the material.
But compare that to the New Balance FuelCell Rebel, which I think is the most breathable New Balance shoe that I tried:
You can actually see light passing through the shoe.
The main takeaway is, yes, expect the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro to be breathable, but I think there are more breathable options made by New Balance (Propel, Rebel).
How Flexible are New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes?
Flexibility can play a large role in the fit and comfort of a shoe.
The New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes have a very flexible design that feels responsive on my foot. In the videos below I tried to capture how flexible these shoes are:
Do New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Shoes Fit Tall?
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Sole Height
I found the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro sole height for my size 12 shoes to be approximately 2 inches tall near the heel. This heel height is very comparable to other types of New Balance running shoes.
In the photo below, I tried to capture the heel height, and the overall height of the Fresh Foam Hierro shoe:
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Heel Drop
When I measured my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes using an 8-inch Digital Outside Caliper, I found the heel drop to be approximately 8mm.
Here I am measuring the heel drop of the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes:
**It is important to understand that although I tried my best to get accurate measurements, the best way to measure heel drop is to cut the shoes in half and use an industrial caliper. Obviously, I didn’t want to destroy my shoes, but this is a convenient alternative way to measure the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro heel drop.
The point is, think of this number as an approximation. For all official measurements, it would be best to reach out to New Balance directly.
The heel drop won’t affect how the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes fit, but it can affect how comfortable it is for you to use. To read more, visit my article that discusses the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro heel drop and how it compares to other options.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Comfort
To read more in depth about comfort, visit my article Are the New Balance FF Hierro Shoes Comfortable?
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Padding
The New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro does have padding around the collar, and a lightweight, thin tongue that doesn’t crowd the foot:
Does the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Have a Removable Insole?
Yes, the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro has a removeable insole in case you need to clean or swap your insole. Here is a look at the removable insole in my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes:
How Thick is the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro Insole?
I measured my New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro insole to be slightly thicker than 1/8th of an inch.
New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro v3 Sizing Conclusion
In my experience, the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro fits true to size. When I compared the sizing of the New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro to the sizing of other popular athletic and casual shoes, I found the sizing to be very similar.
The New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro shoes have a regular width that I would describe as not too narrow nor too wide. These shoes are available in wide sizes.
If you want to compare the Fresh Foam Hierro to other similar types of New Balance running shoes, I also really like the New Balance FuelCell Rebel and the New Balance Fresh Foam 1080.