However, I found that with a good amount of cushioning, the MQM Flex 2 is comfortably suited to moderate all-day light load hiking trips and trail running over dry terrain.
Combination trail running and hiking shoes don't tend to offer the same level of stability or support as shoes aimed at mountaineering.Ĭonsidering this, I wasn't expecting Merrell to provide everything I needed in one shoe. For example, you should always expect some comprises when wearing a combined hiking and running shoe. When buying a hiking shoe, you must consider where you plan to use it, and the manufacturer's intended use. So carry on reading to find out why you can go the extra mile with this Merrell range. The stylish, athletic design ensures that your feet look as good as they feel. Seeing an increasing number of combination hiking and trailing running shoes on the market with mixed reviews, I was curious to see if the MQM Flex 2 hiking shoe lost any of its durability with a lighter, more breathable design.Īt first impression, the MQM Flex 2 is an ultralight, breathable and generally comfortable shoe that is best suited to trail running and day-long hikes over moderate and dry terrains. Claiming that the MQM Flex 2 is tear-resistant, cushioned, and breathable, Merrell seems sure this shoe will stand up to the adventurer's test.įinding the combination of a 'premium' trail running and a hiking shoe in one too tempting to resist, I was eager to put this versatile hiking shoe to the test. The MQM Flex 2 comes in non-waterproof ($110) and waterproof ($140) versions, as well as men’s and women’s we found the Gore-Tex version kept the wet out and stayed breathable up to about 75☏, and the non-waterproof one kept our feet cool on hot days.Merrell responds to its customer need for speed with a combined hiking and trail runner that's fast in the forefoot and protective in the rearfoot. Merrell’s proprietary outsole and 5-millimeter-deep lugs held tight to mud, steep rocks, and even mellow snowfields (though we noted some wear on the lugs after about 20 miles). We appreciated the two webbing tabs near the top of the shoe that kept the laces tight all day, and the ultracushioned tongue never pinched. A thick, EVA midsole and TPU overlays on the mesh upper provide cushion and stability, while a rock plate underfoot warded off bruises in the Adirondacks and in Colorado’s Indian Peaks Wilderness. At just over 1.5 pounds per pair, the MQM Flex 2 is light and nimble enough for dayhikes, but we wore it while carrying a 20-pound pack in the Adirondacks and emerged after a 16-mile overnight without sore feet. This low-top hiking/running shoe hybrid strikes a desirable balance between weight and support.
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