New Balance Hierro Mid GORE-TEX Women's Walking Boots

People love the idea of adventure in the great outdoors, but there's more to the natural landscape than fresh air and scenic views. Uneven terrain, debris, and moisture are unique challenges to footwear that require specialised construction. For those who take going off the beaten path literally, there's the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX, a dedicated, off-road application of New Balance's best running technology.

GORE-TEX Upper

Providing your feet protection from wet, soggy hiking conditions, the Hierro Mid GORE-TEX utilises a GORE-TEX waterproof fabric for through the uppers. This shields your feet from rain, water and wind, and is highly breathable to prevent overheating, keeping you dry throughout your adventures. The materials are soft and cosy to ensure that feet remain comfortable during your hike. Constructed from rugged leather, the boots are highly durable and extremely comfortable to provide you with reliability in your hiking boots. Synthetic materials are supplied in high-wearing areas to protect feet from knocks and bumps on your walk. As well as this, Toe Protect technology is utilised to help protect feet from rock, roots and trail debris. Additionally, a mid-cut design protects your ankles from scrapes and stops debris from entering, preventing irritation or chafing from causing discomfort. Finally, the boots have an adjustable lace closure to provide feet with a locked-in, secure fit, preventing in-shoe slipping from occurring when traversing the trails.

Fresh Foam X Midsole

Made from New Balance's most cushioned and comfortable midsole technology, the Hierro Mid GORE-TEX has a Fresh Foam X midsole foam. This has approximately 3% bio-based content which delivers the most cushioned experience, for outstanding comfort. This signature midsole compound provides outstanding underfoot cushioning, alongside exceptional energy return to propel you into each step with smooth, comfortable transitions and an energetic stride. Additionally, the foam has shock-absorbing properties to help reduce the impact of shocks when striking down on tricky and changing grounds, therefore reducing injuries or discomfort that can often occur. A slight rocker geometry helps your foot move more naturally when taking strides, meaning a distraction-free hike, and a comfortable ride. Bio-based content is made from renewable resources to help reduce their carbon footprint.

Vibram Megagrip Outsole

To provide superior levels of grip and traction on a wide range of terrain, the Hierro Mid GORE-TEX features a Vibram Megagrip outsole. This high-performance rubber compound provides outstanding grip in wet and dry conditions and is the perfect solution to your long-distance hiking endeavours. This is highly durable, providing you with enhanced longevity and ensuring reliability in your hiking gear. The wide platform will provide you confident control across the rocky, often unstable terrains, by maintaining an optimal balance between stability and flexibility. Lugs adorn the outsole to further provide a strong bond with the ground below and ensure optimised grip across sometimes wet and soggy, or dry surfaces.