Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Run rugged trails in these Merrell shoes. BOA® lacing offers fine adjustment for a just-right fit. They have GORE-TEX for waterproof weather protection. And grippy Vibram® outsoles give you traction.
Imported.
View all Merrell Men's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Rugged-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 31 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 25 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Dial Lace |
Waterproof | Yes |
Upper | Engineered mesh/TPU |
Lining | 100% recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Support | FLEXconnect dual-directional flex grooves |
Outsole | Vibram MegaGrip rubber |
Rock Plate | Yes |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 5.5 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof membrane |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
UK | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 |
EU | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 43 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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Out of the box I really liked the shoes. They seem to be of quality construction. The sole is pliable and they are BOA! When I tried them on they were comfortable and didn't change how I plant my feet when walking. However, the heal doesn't lock on enough for me. I felt like I would have heal slip after a few miles of hiking. Therefore, I returned them and will continue my search.
I love the shoes! Pros: They are comfortable, light weight and the lacing mechanism works beautifully. If you are looking for waterproof, trail shoes with max cushioning and a rock plate, these shoes fit the bill. You do not need to upsize the shoe by half a size as they are true to size. Con: They do not hug the heal as best as some other running shoes like Nike.