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Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 GORE-TEX

TrailRelease date 2025

Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 GORE-TEX is a waterproof trail model for wet-weather runs. Its mesh upper combines GORE-TEX protection with a gusseted tongue to help keep debris out. Dual-density Fresh Foam X uses a softer top layer over a firmer base, while Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug supplies trail grip. Toe Protect guards the forefoot, with standard and wide options offered in the US.

Intended uses:
Trail

Specs

Weight
345g
Of 917 known values: 896 lower, 2 equal, 19 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
heavierUpper 2.3%, including ties / average +77g
Drop
4mm
Of 926 known values: 84 lower, 69 equal, 773 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 16.5%, including ties / average -2.8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)
-
Not registered
Carbon plate
No
83% of 847 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
Dual-density Fresh Foam X
Outsole
Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug
Reference price
$179.99
US price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
The exact men's Japan MTHIGLB9 and US MHIG2ZN pages list 345 g / 12.2 oz. The sample size is unspecified; no conversion is used.
Plate note
Complete exact official Japan and US specifications cover the mesh/GORE-TEX upper, gusseted tongue, dual-density Fresh Foam X, Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug and Toe Protect without identifying a carbon structure. Classify false under the complete-spec policy; this does not assert absence of all non-carbon plates.

Prices and release dates by market

3 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.

Reference prices and release dates by market
MarketReference priceRelease
United StatesUS
$179.99Shown aboveBefore tax
Not registered
Unknown regionUnknownNot registered
2025Shown abovemonth and day not confirmed
JapanJP
¥23,980Tax incl.
Not registered

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Weight

This shoe 345gregistered average 268g (917 shoes)

96g375g

Drop

This shoe 4mmregistered average 6.8mm (926 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

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