Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Don't let showers slow you down. With these waterproof Merrell trail-running shoes, you can get out, rain or shine. Merrell Quantum Grip™ outsoles give you confidence on roots, rocks and mud.
Imported.
View all Merrell Women's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 29 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 21 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Upper | Engineered mesh/TPU |
Lining | 100% recycled mesh |
Midsole | FloatPro foam |
Outsole | Merrell Quantum Grip rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.57 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
Type of Waterproofing | Merrell waterproof membrane |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 2.5 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 |
EU | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 43.5 |
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I was looking for something lightweight & waterproof for my morning walk through forest trails & wet pastures. These were lightweight & waterproof. However, on day 5 of my hour long walk one of my heels felt like it was going to blister & on day 6 it definitely did. My feet seem to rub the heel area wrong as there is already noticeable wear in that area on the inside of both shoes. Maybe some kind of padding inside the heel area would have made these work? I was hoping these would be the shoes for me. Unfortunately, the fit just doesn’t work well for my feet so I will most likely return these.
The crinkle sound is WONDERFUL. These shoes are amazing. Size 10 M. Perfect fit. No need for my Rx orthotics. They are light, comfortable and great for my walks. This is my favorite shoe. I have osteopenia and arthritis. These shoes have me feeling no pain when I do my daily walks. I personally don’t think they run small, and I have had issues with Merrell’s running small or large depending on the shoe/boot. So excited to see new colors! Just ordered a second pair.
Thank you for sharing your experience!
We did 2 hours of hiking in the driving, pouring rain in Scotland this week. My shoes stayed dry for more than half of it. And we’re totally dry and ready to wear the next morning - amazing!! They have be en fantastic waking shoes as well on our 3 week trip!
Thanks for sharing your awesome adventure!
I found these sneakers to be comfortable and attractive. They work great for everyday use and for walking the dogs. The only downside is that the padded tongue got wet during rainy conditions.
I love my 3 pairs of Antora 2s. I've been waiting for Merrell to drop the sole that looks like it has paint splattered on the side and was so excited about these Antora 4s in black! They fit a tiny bit smaller than my Antora 2 size 8, but still okay. However, as others have mentioned, they make this strange and loud crinkly sound with every step! You can also kind of feel the crinkle. I can't imagine how Merrell let this go into production. So very disappointing. I returned.
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I live in a very rural area and often walk my dog off-road through pastures. In the morning the grass is usually wet and my sneakers would get soaked. When I got these I wasn't sure because of the fabric on the outside but the first time I wore them the outside was soaked but my socks were bone dry. As is typical for Merrell they provide excellent support and are light weight. I did have to go up a half size for a perfect fit.
We're grateful for your fantastic feedback!
I love Merrell shoes because they are good to go right out of the box and these were no exception. I bought these specifically to take on a trip to Europe, due to the forecast of rainy conditions. Not only were they comfy and supportive for long days of walking, but they kept my feet dry during several big downpours! Would highly recommend.
My husband absolutely loved these! Wore them in Alaska and on many hikes! Foot accidently slipped into a creek when crossing and walked through may rain shower and feet stayed dry the whole time! Very comfy! But definitely size up a half size as they run slightly small.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Jordan.
This shoes were a dream. So comfortable, beautiful colour! So happy until I got home away from a loud store and heard them. Why do they have to make that noise. Sounds like tissue paper moving every step I take. So sad I have to return these