Merrell Men's Alverstone Mid Track Shoe

Product Information

Shanks are embedded into Merrell's flagship Moab shoes as well as many other models. Merrell hiking shoes vs. boots We squeezed the padded heel counter in the lab and awarded it a 4/5 for stiffness. 5 being the stiffest, we found this stiff heel works well at keeping our feet from moving around in the shoe - bye-bye blisters! It is a common trend to believe that support, specifically ankle support, comes from the high-top cuff of hiking boots. Consequently, it’s common to believe that Merrell hiking shoes do not provide adequate stability because they have low-cut cuffs around the ankle. However, this is simply not true. Low-cut Merrell hiking shoes still offer stability

Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. There is no doubt that the Merrell Moab 3 is a highly breathable shoe. Our microscope images showed large ventilation holes in the tightly woven fabric, and when we performed our traditional smoke test, it scored an impressive 4/5 for breathability. 5 is the most breathable, and the average for hiking shoes is 2.3, so the Moab 3 definitely classes as breathable!

We feel light and agile in this shoe. Weighing in at 12.1 oz (343g), the Merrell Moab Speed GTX shaves off 1.8 oz (52g) from the average for waterproof hiking shoes. Despite its impermeable Gore-Tex membrane, it is by no means a clunky shoe, and our legs still had energy to spare by the end of a hard day.

Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. As hiking shoe designs and technology improve, more avid hikers are transitioning away from hiking boots. This is true for fans of Merrell footwear, also. Instead, they are hitting the trails with Merrell hiking shoes. And for good reasons. No, Gore-tex is not the only waterproof fabric used in Merrel hiking shoes. Merrell uses their proprietary M-Select Dry technology in some hiking shoes. However, Gore-tex does tend to be the most popular material. For example, the Merrell Moab 2 GTX utilizes a Gore-tex membrane on the interior of the shoe.

EU Delivery

The clearly visible large openings of the Hydro Moc speak for themselves in terms of ventilation. We confirmed that draining and drying this hiking shoe is ridiculously hassle-free, as the water and air efficiently enter and exit. From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. Taking a look at a different brand, the X Ultra 3 GTX from Salomon is a great looking shoe that you can wear to the peaks, the gym, and the store. They are the lightest option in this article, weighing only 1 pound and 7 ounces or 760 grams. We performed extensive lab analyses and took all our Merrell shoes on test hikes to find out which was the most breathable. The winner was hands down the Merrell Moab 3 which comes in top place for its superbly breathable upper, grippy outsole, and stability, making it an excellent choice for long day hikes in summer!