The Merrell Forestbound Hiking Boots look like your typical rugged hiking boots with a no-nonsense approach. There are a few different styles and colour options to help you find your best option.
But, they all have the same simple specification for long hikes. Are keen walkers impressed with what they receive? Or, are there areas where Merrell could improve in the future?
One thing that instantly stands out about these Merrell Capra Gore-tex Hiking Shoes is that there is a much more relaxed look than you get with a more traditional hiking boot.
There is a synthetic upper with mesh panels, a low-rise shape and a sole that looks more like that of a training shoe.
That said, there are still some key points in the specification. So, is this more reliable for any keen walker than you might think?
There is a general expectation of what a hiking shoe should look like – but the Merrell All Out Blaze Sieve Hiking Shoes go against this entirely.
Here we have a hiking sandal instead. This is a low-rise shoe with part of the upper cut away like a sports sandal.
This looks like a comfortable option for general day-to-day wear. However, there are sure to be some understandable questions about its comfort and ability on longer, tougher hikes. So, how does it hold up?
The Merrell Moab 2 GTX Low Rise Hiking Boots have a look that will stand out to many consumers that aren’t keen on a more traditional walking boot. This shoe looks like a midway point between a hiking boot and a sneaker.
It has some of the typical design elements and specification features of a hiking boot. Yet, there is also the low rise and lighter feel.
It also helps that there are some different colour choices to suit different tastes. Does this shoe act like a good compromise, or are there hidden issues to be aware of?
On first impressions, the Merrell Men’s Grassbow Hiking Boots look like your average pair of walking boots with a simple black and grey design from synthetic materials, a strong lace up closure and the promise of good stability and waterproofing for hikes.
The shoe has a flat heel, Gore-tex protection and a moulded tpu heel for extra stability.
There isn’t much within the specification that immediately leaps out, which suggests it is an accessible model for the everyday walker. Is this the case?
