Merrell Men's Zion Hiking Shoe

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Unfortunately, these qualities make it wear down more quickly, though our pair is still in good shape. Garments engineered with GORE-TEX® Shakedry product technology are bult for ultra lightweight performance. Each GORE-TEX® product class consists of a distinct laminate package including specific core technologies such as membrane, production processes and textile choices.

Whether you're a first-timer or a top athlete, since 2015 we've been sharing with you our love of good gear and our passion for the steep trails we love to run around on. The latter features a new lug layout, with an undercut heel for easier slowing during your descent, a large contact area for toe and heel grip, and stronger lugs along the full length of the shoe for increased stability.The bootie has a very high waterproof rating of 50,000 mm, though that’s standard among performance wear. For the record, the same is true for all the membranes and boots we’ve tested, so the advantage of skipping the Gore-Tex label comes in the savings. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. These Merrell Zion shoes include a M-Select™ DRY waterproof membrane, designed to wick away unwanted moisture for a drier foot environment.

We are unable to advise the exact amount as these charges vary and are determined by the destination country's customs department. Merrell knows the draw of the great outdoors; the thrills, the memories, the tougher times that weave together to make us who we are. They have a Gore-Tex membrane which, as you will know from the well-known brand, offers waterproof and breathable performance. At first, I was wary about a lightweight boot claiming to be durable enough for autumn/winter – but whether I was walking through a mush of slimy, autumn leaves or a precariously icy trail, the rugged boots with their Vibram Megagrip held firm. Registration only takes effect after receipt of my confirmation; it is possible to unsubscribe at any time.Merrell have certainly peppered a lot of technology gobbledygook into their descriptions of the Merrell Zion GTXs. Plus the cushioning EVA midsole gives a great feel because its absorbent properties make every step wonderfully soft, even when going downhill. They were very lightweight too (lighter than many other pairs of approach shoes I’ve owned in the past), which made me feel fast, light and nimble on my feet. Unless we’re heading into a swampy forest where we prefer a taller-cuffed boot, the Zion has become our go-to for wet-weather hiking. Otherwise, the boot doesn’t feel clunky or heavy, partially because it was designed on a trail running shoe last, which generally has a lower volume than a traditional boot last for a snugger fit.

Designed to be the only shoe you need – stylish enough to wear to work or to the pub, suitable for gentle adventures, and durable enough for longer and more rugged climbs – the Merrell Zion GTXs risk being a jack of all trades, but master of none.So we step off the trail, but our gingerly placed footprints—and those of everyone who has come before and will come after us—eventually leave a mark. 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.