Merrell Men's Mqm Flex 2 GTX Track Shoe

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I am in the same boat with ridiculously wide feet and high arches. Finding trail running shoes is a nightmare. All in all, the changes to the 2.0 version are incremental tweaks and improvements, rather than a wholesale re-design, as Merrell have chosen to build on the solid foundation created with the original MQM Flex GTX product. Protection is more in-line with a trail running shoe than a burlier hiker like Salomon’s X Ultra 3. In fact, the pleasing fit, grippy outsole, and waterproof GORE-TEX liner blend together seamlessly into what I would consider one of the best shoes for wet-weather day hikes in the Northeast and beyond. I will be keeping these close at hand for just that purpose! The MQM Flex’s lightweight hybrid design also puts it in the crosshairs of one of the top trail running shoes: Altra’s Lone Peak 5. Right off the bat, we'll note that this shoe has developed a strong following among thru-hikers with its supportive cushioning, wide toe box, and solid traction. Altra even includes nice touches for long-distance hikers like attachment points for a pair of gaiters. Compared with the MQM Flex, the Merrell has the upper hand in durability, but we give the advantage to the Lone Peak because it’s more comfortable, weighs around 3 ounces less, and has a more proven outsole.

Merrell Men’s MQM Flex 2 GORE-TEX® Shoes | GO Outdoors

Delivered Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, excluding bank holidays. Once despatched you will receive updates from the courier. The GORE-TEX® waterproof membrane is lightweight, waterproof and breathable, giving you total protection on the trail or the hill. The InvisibleFit construction, Kinetic Fit™ BASE insole and FLEXconnect® cushioned midsole combine to offer extreme comfort when running or walking. Merrell has a long history of making sturdy, supportive, and well-designed hiking boots, earning themselves a huge fanbase amongst casual and serious hikers alike. Much of those same sensibilities have carried over to the company’s line of trail running shoes, including the MQM Flex 2. An advanced outdoor performance shoe for trail running and hiking that’s boosted by GORE-TEX® waterproof technology.Quantum Grip Outsole: A proprietary rubber compound developed by Merrell, Quantum Grip is designed to grab well while keeping weight to a minimum. We like the fit, which is spacious around the toes, but you can cinch it down nicely around the midfoot and heel.

Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX Review | Best Trail Running Shoes 2021

That said, adding a Gore-Tex liner to a shoe—or any garment for that matter—will cut down on the overall breathability of that product. Gore-Tex has come a long way towards improving breathability in general in recent years. However, most waterproof membranes still tend to have a hard time keeping moisture out while allowing perspiration to pass through too. Because of this, I found my feet occasionally getting warm and sweaty, but usually, this only occurred on warmer days.

The Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX is a remarkable shoe that combines the best features of trailer runners and hiking shoes and doesn’t compromise on either. Because of the comfort and stability that the MQM Flex 2 bring to the table, they not only make good trail running shoes but light hiking shoes too. This versatile set of footwear also makes a great running errands shoe or working around the yard shoe. Serious runners will most likely want to reserve them for that activity alone, but others will find plenty of other excuses to put these comfy shoes on their feet. Big Shoes to Fill