How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes

Get the comfort and protection you seek in hiking shoes. These Merrell shoes offer a faster, more athletic style than traditional hikers. Their sticky rubber outsoles grip when and where you need it.
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Imported.
View all Merrell Women's Hiking Shoes| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Synthetic/mesh |
| Lining | 100% recycled mesh |
| Midsole | EVA |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.46 oz. |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
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Was very excited for these shoes when I bought them but I've only had them for two months (65 days) and they already have holes near the toes. I got them to start walking more during Maternity leave and have only worn them for daily use, no hiking, no hard labor, so the fact that they already have holes is disappointing to say the least. I have a pair of Moab hiking boots from years ago that are still in great condition, I guess quality amd craftsmanship have gone down while price has increased.
I am new at wearing proper footwear on my walks, so these were my first attempt to find something stable/cute/comfortable. They mostly fit the bill, but give some foot pain for sure. That could be my foot's own issue. They're maybe a bit stiffer than I need. Pretty comfy out of the box and definitely have gotten compliments.
These sneakers are very comfortable! They’re casual enough to wear daily, but also great for moderate hikes. They’ve held up great so far, are easy to clean and breathable. I’d like to see more colors offered in the future.
Absolutely love these. So comfortable for trails and every day wear!! The best shoes I own had to get a second color!! Comfy after 8 hours of working on my feet and perfect grip for hiking red rocks!
Great hiking shoes and a great price point! We hiked Colorado trails and they were great! Highly recommend them! True to size as well.
I tried on a number of hiking shoes and boots and was getting discouraged when I found these. I need a wide toe box for my feet and these were perfect, better than the Keens I tried. It feels to me like these run long, but I’m fine with that. My toes are happy! They have solid soles with excellent treads, and medium cushioning. Also seem like they will breathe pretty well in the summer heat.
I bought these for a trip to Yellowstone. Tried them on for maybe 3 minutes after I got them and put them in the suitcase. The first time I wore them I hiked for 7 miles. The second time I wore them I hiked for 8 miles. These never hurt my feet, not even once. These have excellent grip and I felt super confident in my steps. I am typically a size 9 with a regular width foot and the 9 fit perfectly. I’d highly recommend these.
Amazing! I bought these for a hiking trip to Banff/Glacier National Park where I hiked 60 miles in 7 days without even breaking the shoes in and I had no blisters. My husband bought expensive hiking shoes and my Merrells did just as great at half the cost. I still can’t believe how comfortable they were. For me, they were perfect!
Great trail walking shoe/sneaker. Firmer tread than a typical sneaker. Good support but still I use orthotic insoles as I have plantar fasciitis and use orthotics in everything. I take a size 8 or 8.5, and for the Speed strike 2 the 8 fits really well.
These are the most comfortable shoes-I didn't even have to break them in. Perfect for high arches, great grip, and lightweight. Even perform well in the rain (I thought my feet would get more wet when hiking in the rain, but not really!)