Featuring the fit of our famous barefoot collection, this versatile hybrid with aggressive rubber sole is designed to mimic the shape of the human foot, keeping it in the position it would be in without shoes.
REVIEWS
178 Reviews
Redbeard
Looks and wears great! I was a bit skeptical about how much ankle support they would provide but they worked quite well on my last mountain hike. I would recommend these.
hermes
Honestly surprised these shoes are still alive. They’ve survived everything from hiking in the Peruvian Andes to an extensive road trip across Europe, plus almost daily wear and tear since. The glue and thread held up through all the abuse, which feels like a stroke of luck They’re super comfortable and reliable—just be extra careful on wet marble or smooth surfaces, as they can get dangerously slippery.
Jim
Bought a pair and within a month the glue was coming apart on the front of booth boots. How do I get these replaced?? Did the factory just have a bad batch of them??
R Weidman
I have very wide odd shaped feet. Lol. These are the most comfy shoe ive ever owned. The sole is quite thin and very soft rubber....forcing you to walk properly. That said there was noticeable wear on the sole after only about 4 hours light use. Will see how they hold up for the long term.
I bought these boots to hike my first volcano, Mount St. Helen’s. I found the boots comfortable and sturdy. I look forward to using them a lot. Very happy with how they performed.
P
Ordered online because they were on sale and they didn’t fit properly. Too tight. Returned but I bought a pair of the same size and model in gray at a brick and mortar store for full price and they are doing fine. Needed a little bit of breaking in and adjusting but no problems and I’m glad to have them.
BigLou
Excellent shoe. I bought these less than a year ago, and I just ordered my second pair well before my first wore out. They fit true-to-size, the toebox is wide but not so wide people go "ok barefoot shoe guy," and the tread's grip is indeed "quantum." I haven't slipped once. I wouldn't recommend these if you're planning to do all your walking on pavement, but for my mostly soft-ground walking they are incredibly comfortable. They are also very waterproof. I like em a lot.
MMG
Highly recommend if you’re looking with something with the best traction on uneven ground, both dry and wet. I’ve only had one bad fall once I started wearing these and that’s because I tried to walk across a muddy rock face going downhill; completely my fault. My only complaint/recommendation is to wear cushioned socks while using them. The sole is very hard rubber that doesn’t provide any cushion and the insole is pretty thin, though this is to be expected from this type of hybrid hiking boot. Waterproofing is great, basically causing any liquids to bead up and fall off. Somehow they don’t get that dirty either. I’ve done 2 hikes so far in them and the upper still looks brand new. Can’t recommend enough and hope Merrell keeps making them so I can get another pair once I kill these.
Beboebo
I got these to ruin in mud and they so far have refused to let me down. Great traction. Waterproof and clean easily. Look good before the hike too. I might get a 2nd pair for less muddy occasions.
Nick f
These are fantastic shoes. A great mix between barefoot shoe and hiking shoe. Super comfortable and grippy. Highly recommend.
Mouse
I used these boots all over England this winter and lived him for the last 6 months. Very comfortable and natural feeling. Waterproofing seems to be holding up. Only comment. Not terrific in sub zero temperatures as the sole is relatively thin. That's not really what they are designed for, but that was one limitation to me literally never taking them off.
Mitch
Great shoe! They're super comfortable and light-weight. The water proofing is spectacular and yet the shoe is very breathable. Some people say they didn't need to break the shoes in for hiking, but I did. I still got some blisters after taking these on a 6 day trek in Yosemite. My one major complaint about the shoe is that the glue on the toe begins to wear down easily and quickly. The sole of my shoe is starting to detach from the leather after about 60 miles of wear.
Ben
Just got back from almost the top of Ben Nevis in Scotland. Boots did great. Light, grippy, dry in a howling whiteout. Next up, Shetland islands.
jeffe
I love the fit, feel and look of these boots! So much so, I now have 3 different pairs! The only downside is that the grippy soles ARE NOT suitable for walking a 10 month old lab on pavement! It seems by having to constantly "put on the brakes", I put about two years of wear on the heels... that said, if the grey option pops up on sale again, I'll replace those!
RCF
Wore these for a month straight, including a week outdoors in wet, muddy conditions. Held up strong and very comfortable. They seem very durable, will be picking up another pair in another color soon.
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