Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I use them as work boots

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I got a pair of these shoes about 2 years ago on the recommendation of a clerk at REI eugene. I am still waring them. They arwe starting to show some ware so I got another pair for backe-up. They work very well for me.

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I just traded in my Ahnu Elkridge because they were too hot for these.

The Morago are perfect. They breathe, are stable, have a good mix of leather and mesh...essentially a perfect all arounder. I've only worn them for a day or two but love them already.

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

I use this shoe as an everyday shoe at work which involves selling cars on pavement, cement and varied surfaces.The shoe fits well.Very stable. Good fit for a wide foot like mine. My sense is that this would be a great light-weight hiker, though not for the serious. However, it's still a great fit with lots of energy return to the feet on paved, cement and tiled surfaces which says a lot for an outdoor shoe.

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I have real problems finding good shoes these days. Because I have nerve damage in the ball of one foot and neuropathy in both, it's especially tough. I also have a wide toe and narrow heel.

I spent about two hours trying on shoes yesterday, including Oboz and Vasque, and settled on the Ahnu. And I couldn't be happier. These are really well-designed and constructed shoes. I think they would even be good for backpacking.

I just took them on a three-mile trail with hills, rocks and mud. My feet felt completely stable, the toe and heel guards are ballistic, the tread was good on almost everything except wet wood, and best of all, the even shock distribution and cushioned arch support finally gave my toe-ball a needed break. Also, my feet didn't get at all wet--and they would have wearing my Sauconys--so I consider them water resistant, too.

And after the hike, guess what? There was no mud caked on the treads. None, like magic. The treads are designed in a way that doesn't pick up mud. Hooray! This is my new go-to brand for sure.

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

Great shoes, very comfortable. Breathe well, good traction.

Comments about Ahnu Moraga Mesh Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

For some reason, my right foot needed a little of training in regards to the arch fit. Now that I've had them for about a month, they are great. The only downfall is that they do not keep water out if wearing on a rainy day or have to step in a shallow puddle. The salesman at the store assured me that they were waterproof, so that was a little disappointing. I bought the shoes primarily for warmer weather use, and they are very breathable and luckily even my socks dried quickly while wearing them.

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I've had merrells for a long time, probably 9 years (4 different pairs in 9 years), so I was a little hesitant to buy anything else but it was a good choice so far. Part of the reason that I went with Ahnu was the poor color selection in the merrell shoes at the REI store. These fit right out of the box, and have good cushioning. They appear to be well constructed although I've only had these for about a month. I wear them everyday for work where I am on my feet for at least 8 hrs a day and for day hikes, and the shoes meet all expectations for those activites.

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I picked up a pair of Moragas for a trip to Glacier NP because I wanted something lighter than my Wasatchs for the day hikes we had planned. Did a number of 12+ mile hikes in them and I was very pleased with how comfortable they are. They felt sturdy and supportive without being heavy. The toe box is quite protective for something that's not a full-blown boot.

I can't speak to the traction in wet weather, but I didn't notice a problem when the soles were wet from stream crossings.

(I've given up on women's boots as they tend to be too narrow for me)

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This report is based on a 2.5 hr mtn hike the day I got them last week, followed by a 3700' trail climb and boulder hopping in Montana's Absaroka's three days later.

On dry surfaces and wet ground and small rocks this is a 5+ shoe, the best I've ever used in decades of hiking. I have sensitive forefoot bottoms and for that these were fabulous, i.e., the right combination of flex and cushion. For instance, on that second hike - six hours on often rocky trail, plus three hanging out on boulders, my feet were rarely more than slightly uncomfortable, and mostly not even that. Such a relief.

However, once I hit a wet rocks on very modest declines - large slabs, boulders and 12-24" ones along the trail - these shoes went straight out from under me like skis on ice. Every time! The first time, soon after a short, light bout of rain and hail, they sent me sprawling backward, me landing on hip, elbow and hand on a large rock slab, and ending up with a broken wrist. Subsequently over the next 2.5 hrs, I tested them again cautiously on wet boulders and rocks, and each time they immediately slid. Never experienced anything like it. Don't know if I hit a bad pair or batch or this is the way they are, but to the degree this is common these things should be pulled from the market. Caveat emptor.

Two attached photos show 1) type of rock that when wet sent me down (red figure in distance is just below where I actually fell), and 2) type of streamside rock where shoe immediately slid top to bottom (foreground right).