New Balance Men's Fresh Foam x Hierro V7 Deep Olive Green/Black - Size 8

Lucky me, these are a pair of shoes, unlike some others that I have purchased, that immediately feel just right. I do both trail running and several days at a gym per week. The shoes work for me with a variety of different types of exercise. Must admit that initially I bought these shoes for the way that they look. At the gym I notice, that shoes are sort of a trademark, people definitely use shoe apparel as one way of expressing themselves. Functionality should always come first but it helps to have a pair of lookers on your feet.

I can wear a 2E with the NB 857 and 608 but I needed the 4E with the Hierro v7. I've worn it once so it's too early to know much about quality and durability but the fit works for me. With a wide foot I don't have many options for shoes but NB usually has something I can wear. I would like to see NB offer a trail runner like the Hierro with a drop from zero to 5 mm and a stack height from 25 to 28 mm. That would really float my boat.

These shoes have become my go-to sports shoe. The fact that they come in an extra wide is a rare find, and I bought two additional pairs after using the first one for 6 months.. I use them for softball, golf and hiking, and they excel at each. I would love more color options, as the black is pretty boring. If you have extra wide feet, you should purchase them. There aren't many options to choose from and these are extremely comfortable and well built.