Merrell Maipo Explorer Aerosport Hiking Shoe - Men's

Fantastic Shoe, Another Fantastic Merrell Product

I liked the looks and the tread/sole profile which led me to buying these sneakers. I tried them on when I received them and they felt very comfortable and also very light, weight wise! The only thing I don't like is the elastic strap in the center of the top of my arch of my foot, it's a little annoying but I think in time my feet will adjust to it!

Light-weight, comfortable from the start. Just what I was looking for.

I bought these to try out for a backpacking trip that involves quite a bit of hiking in water. I work as a guide and have led this route many times, and I’m always looking for the best shoe to handle the water, sand, and slick rocks of southern Utah. My next trip is later this month, but I’ve been wearing the shoes long enough to realize they are not going to work well due to their loose fit. The length is correct, but they are much too wide. I can’t tighten them enough to fit snugly on my foot. The resulting sloppiness has led to me rolling my ankle several times. I can’t take the risk of that happening when I’m carrying a full backpack for several days in the wilderness. The quality seems decent and the price is attractive, but Merrell needs to work on the fit to make them functional.

The shoes looked good out of the box. Fit true to size. Put them on to walk around the house. Felt like I was walking on a board. No give in the sole at all. Took them off and put them back in box to send back.

Very comfortable, reliable and one of the most durable sneakers on the market. My feet felt great after miles of usage on various terrains.

One of the best shoes I have the bottom of the shoe is made look like cleats kind of so you don't get stuck with the rocks in it I will buy it again

Comfy, no break in required, hiked 12 miles over the course of 4 days in the Adirondacks with them in dry conditions over rocks, packed dirt, gravel, and steep terrain. They held up perfectly.