Merrell Men's Zion Hiking Shoe

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It was the adventure of a lifetime: wild landscapes, rugged mountains, knife-edge ridges, sunset camps and charming bothies. For a lightweight hiking boot stability is really good thanks to a flexplate - a plate in the outsole which makes it more rigid - and the sheer depth of EVA foam. The Gore-Tex waterproofing also lived up to its reputation, keeping my feet dry over boggy ground and during a light downpour, while the shoe build provided good stability and protection and I was pretty convinced they’d be durable enough for longer-term use.

Where we like wearing the boot the most, though, is where it performs the best: on water-logged, rain-soaked, and mud-covered trails. As well as the daily information about new sales linked to my subscription to the club, I would also like to receive Special Offers by e-mail (new releases, welcome offers, special promotions and competitions). I joked with my girlfriend Nic that I’d use them to do a couple of kick-flips, Tony Hawks style, if only I could find my rusty, cobweb-covered skateboard in the shed. Through testing that we’ve done with Vibram and just on our own, we’ve found that the circle and oval shape lugs are not quite as good as say a triangle or diamond shape,” says Jared Aldrich, Merrell’s Senior Global Performance Line Manager.The boot even successfully kept snow from clumping when we trekked several miles through deep, loose powder in the Rockies. You agree that you will not (and will not assist or facilitate any third party to) copy, reproduce, transmit, publish, display, distribute, commercially exploit or create derivative works or such material and content. We have no option but to open a claim with the courier, we regret we are only able to submit a claim form 15 business days from the date the item was posted. Overall, Merrell claims these have a ‘hiking boots meet sneakers’ dynamic that’s perfect for work or the trail.

The protective rubber toe cap meant my toes were safe from stumbles and bumps, and I was thoroughly impressed by the undercut heel to help braking on the way downhill. Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Active product technology are built for extreme breathability and are ideal for highly aerobic, done in a day activities. Due to their sneaker-inspired design, they fitted like a glove and I immediately felt at ease with them on my feet.Unfortunately, these qualities make it wear down more quickly, though our pair is still in good shape. The insole is flimsy, thin and not really fit for purpose so is best discarded and replaced with an aftermarket job if you're considering putting the Zion Mid through its paces with backpacking and mountain walks though. Find her on the trail, working on her latest cocktail project, or eating mint chocolate chip ice cream. At 816g per pair these feel almost impossibly light in the hands and that translates to a trainer like feeling - at least in terms of weight - on the feet.