Merrell Speed Strike Hiking Shoe - Men's

The only reason I give Merrell over all a 4 is because unless the laces are double knotted the laces come undone no matter how tight the knot.

I have heavier weight Merrell hiking boots but got these to use everyday while traveling when I would be doing some hiking. They worked great for a rigorous hike on lava rock boulders in Hawaii and allowed me to pack lighter since they worked for everyday use.

More sturdy than sneakers. Really well made. Comfy right out of the box. So happy!

I ordered these in September 2025, but after trying them on I didn't wear them until November 2025. They were not used daily, but more as a stylist pair when I was out in the evenings. To my surprise a month later the shoelace loop that's attached to the shoe broke off on both right and left shoe. This had to be some form of a defect and unfortunately my options for returning the shoes had expired. I'm attracting pictures so the issues can be seen plus the shoes are in excellent condition with minimal wear which also can be seen in the pictures.

People liked my new shoes. Comfortable. I wear them walking dog. Good traction in snow. Have yet to use them backpacking but looking forward to it.

These sneakers are stylish, offer great support and fit well on my wide feel. They were comfortable just off the box and I highly recommend them.

Comfortable low-hiking shoes with beefy soles that grip

Just got these and they Feel great on my feet, very light to other comparable mfg. looking fwd. to wearing these for a long time.